Overview
The HMC1099PM5E is a gallium nitride (GaN) broadband power amplifier manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This amplifier is designed to deliver high performance across a wide frequency range, making it suitable for various applications in wireless infrastructure, radars, public mobile radios, and general-purpose amplification. It offers high saturated output power, high small signal gain, and high power added efficiency (PAE), all within a compact and externally tunable package.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typical | Max | Unit | Test Conditions/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREQUENCY RANGE | 0.01 GHz | - | 1.1 GHz | - | - |
| GAIN - Small Signal Gain | 16.5 dB | 18 dB | - | - | - |
| GAIN FLATNESS | - | ±0.5 dB | - | - | - |
| OUTPUT POWER (POUT) | 39 dBm (PIN = 25 dBm) | 41 dBm (PIN = 27 dBm) | - | - | - |
| POWER ADDED EFFICIENCY (PAE) | 45% (PIN = 25 dBm) | 50% (PIN = 27 dBm) | - | - | - |
| OUTPUT THIRD-ORDER INTERCEPT (OIP3) | - | 47.5 dBm | - | - | POUT per tone = 30 dBm |
| NOISE FIGURE | - | 5 dB | - | - | - |
| SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VDD) | 24 V | 28 V | 30 V | - | - |
| QUIESCENT CURRENT (IDDQ) | - | 100 mA | - | - | Adjust VGG between −5 V and 0 V to achieve IDDQ = 100 mA |
Key Features
- High saturated output power: >10 W (40 dBm) typical
- High small signal gain: 18 dB typical
- High power added efficiency (PAE): up to 60% typical
- Instantaneous bandwidth: 0.01 GHz to 1.1 GHz
- Supply voltage: VDD = 28 V at a quiescent current of 100 mA
- Externally tuned using low-cost, surface-mount components
- Compact 32-lead LFCSP package (5 mm x 5 mm)
Applications
- Wireless infrastructure
- Radar systems
- Public mobile radios
- General-purpose transmitter amplification
- Test and measurement equipment
Q & A
- What is the typical output power of the HMC1099PM5E? The typical output power is >10 W (40 dBm) at an input power of 27 dBm.
- What is the power added efficiency (PAE) of the HMC1099PM5E? The PAE is up to 60% typical at an input power of 27 dBm.
- What is the frequency range of the HMC1099PM5E? The frequency range is from 0.01 GHz to 1.1 GHz.
- How is the HMC1099PM5E tuned? The amplifier is externally tuned using low-cost, surface-mount components.
- What is the package type of the HMC1099PM5E? It is available in a compact 32-lead LFCSP package (5 mm x 5 mm).
- What are the typical applications of the HMC1099PM5E? It is ideal for wireless infrastructure, radars, public mobile radios, and general-purpose amplification.
- What is the quiescent current of the HMC1099PM5E? The quiescent current is 100 mA, adjustable by setting the gate bias voltage (VGG) between −5 V and 0 V.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC1099PM5E? The noise figure is 5 dB typical.
- What is the output third-order intercept point (OIP3) of the HMC1099PM5E? The OIP3 is 47.5 dBm typical at POUT per tone = 30 dBm.
- What are the absolute maximum ratings for the supply voltage and gate bias voltage? The supply voltage (VDD) should not exceed 32 V, and the gate bias voltage (VGG) should be between −8 V and 0 V.
