Overview
The HMC1087F10 is an 8W Gallium Nitride (GaN) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Power Amplifier designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This amplifier operates over a wide frequency range of 2 to 20 GHz and is packaged in a 10-lead flange mount package. It is particularly suited for applications requiring high power and linearity, such as test instrumentation, general communications, radar, and electronic warfare/electronic countermeasures (EW/ECM).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2 - 20 GHz | - | - |
| Small Signal Gain | 7 dB | 11 dB | 10.5 dB |
| Gain Flatness | ±0.6 dB | ±0.6 dB | ±0.7 dB |
| Gain Variation Over Temperature | 0.014 dB/°C | 0.024 dB/°C | 0.018 dB/°C |
| Input Return Loss | 12 dB | 12 dB | 12 dB |
| Output Return Loss | 11 dB | 12 dB | 13 dB |
| Saturated Output Power (Psat) | 37.5 dBm | 38.5 dBm | 39.5 dBm |
| Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) | 42 dBm | 42.5 dBm | 43.5 dBm |
| Power Added Efficiency | 15% | 17% | 30% |
| Total Supply Current | 850 mA | 850 mA | 850 mA |
| Supply Voltage | +28 V | +28 V | +28 V |
Key Features
- High saturated output power: +39 dBm
- High output IP3: +43 dBm at +28 dBm output power per tone
- Small signal gain: 11 dB
- 50 Ohm matched input and output for ease of use
- Operates from a +28V DC supply with 850 mA quiescent current
- Wide frequency range: 2 to 20 GHz
- 10-lead flange mount package
Applications
- Test Instrumentation
- General Communications
- Radar Systems
- Electronic Warfare/Electronic Countermeasures (EW/ECM)
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC1087F10?
The HMC1087F10 operates over a frequency range of 2 to 20 GHz.
- What is the typical small signal gain of the HMC1087F10?
The typical small signal gain is 11 dB.
- What is the saturated output power (Psat) of the HMC1087F10?
The saturated output power (Psat) is typically +38.5 dBm.
- What is the output third order intercept (IP3) of the HMC1087F10?
The output IP3 is typically +43 dBm at +28 dBm output power per tone.
- What is the supply voltage and quiescent current for the HMC1087F10?
The supply voltage is +28V, and the quiescent current is 850 mA.
- What type of package does the HMC1087F10 come in?
The HMC1087F10 is provided in a 10-lead flange mount package.
- What are the typical applications for the HMC1087F10?
Typical applications include test instrumentation, general communications, radar, and EW/ECM.
- How are the RF I/Os matched for the HMC1087F10?
The RF I/Os are matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use.
- What is the maximum channel temperature for the HMC1087F10?
The maximum channel temperature is 225 °C.
- Is the HMC1087F10 surface mountable?
No, the HMC1087F10 is not surface mountable; it is a non-hermetic, air cavity device.
