Overview
The HMC1086F10 is a 25W Gallium Nitride (GaN) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Power Amplifier designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This device operates within the frequency range of 2 to 6 GHz and is packaged in a 10-lead flange mount configuration. It is particularly suited for applications requiring high power output, high gain, and excellent linearity. The amplifier is ideal for use in various fields such as test instrumentation, general communications, radar, and electronic warfare/electronic countermeasures (EW/ECM).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2 - 6 GHz |
| Saturated Output Power (Psat) | +44.5 dBm |
| Small Signal Gain | 23 dB |
| Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) | +46 dBm |
| Power Added Efficiency (PAE) | 35% (typical) |
| Total Supply Current (Id1 + Id2) | 1100 mA |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | +28 Vdc |
| Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg) | -8 to 0 Vdc |
| RF Input Power (RFIN) | +33 dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to 85 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 to 150 °C |
| Thermal Resistance (channel to flange bottom) | 2.31 °C/W |
Key Features
- High saturated output power of +44.5 dBm and high output IP3 of +46 dBm, ensuring excellent linearity and power handling.
- Small signal gain of 23 dB, providing significant amplification in the specified frequency range.
- 50 Ohm matched input and output, simplifying integration into RF systems.
- High power added efficiency (PAE) of up to 35%, optimizing power consumption and heat dissipation.
- Flange mount package with a 10-lead configuration, suitable for high-power applications requiring robust thermal management.
Applications
- Test Instrumentation: For generating high-power RF signals in test and measurement equipment.
- General Communications: In various communication systems requiring high-power amplification.
- Radar: For radar systems that need high-power RF amplifiers with good linearity.
- Electronic Warfare/Electronic Countermeasures (EW/ECM): In military and defense applications where high-power RF signals are critical.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC1086F10?
The HMC1086F10 operates within the frequency range of 2 to 6 GHz. - What is the saturated output power of the HMC1086F10?
The saturated output power (Psat) is +44.5 dBm. - What is the small signal gain of the HMC1086F10?
The small signal gain is 23 dB. - What is the output third order intercept (IP3) of the HMC1086F10?
The output IP3 is +46 dBm. - What is the typical power added efficiency (PAE) of the HMC1086F10?
The typical PAE is 35%. - What is the total supply current of the HMC1086F10?
The total supply current (Id1 + Id2) is 1100 mA. - What is the recommended operating temperature range for the HMC1086F10?
The operating temperature range is -40 to 85 °C. - How should the package base of the HMC1086F10 be mounted?
The package base must be mounted to a suitable heat sink for RF and DC ground. - What type of package does the HMC1086F10 use?
The HMC1086F10 is packaged in a 10-lead flange mount configuration. - What are some typical applications of the HMC1086F10?
Typical applications include test instrumentation, general communications, radar, and EW/ECM.
