Overview
The HMC1121LP6GE is a high-performance, 4 W gallium arsenide (GaAs) pseudomorphic high electron mobility transfer (pHEMT) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) power amplifier produced by Analog Devices Inc. This amplifier operates within the frequency range of 5.5 GHz to 8.5 GHz, making it ideal for high-capacity point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio systems. The HMC1121LP6GE is characterized by its high saturated output power, excellent linearity, and integrated temperature-compensated on-chip power detector.
Key Specifications
Parameter | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Frequency Range | 5.5 - 8.5 | GHz |
Gain | 28 | dB |
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) | 36 | dBm |
Saturated Output Power (PSAT) | 36.5 | dBm at 30% PAE |
Output Third-Order Intercept (IP3) | 44 | dBm |
Supply Voltage (VDD) | 5 - 7.5 | V |
Total Supply Current (IDD) | 2200 | mA |
Input Return Loss | 15 | dB |
Output Return Loss | 13 | dB |
Package Type | 40-Lead LFCSP |
Key Features
- High saturated output power (PSAT): 36.5 dBm at 30% power added efficiency (PAE)
- High output third-order intercept (IP3): 44 dBm typical
- High gain: 28 dB typical
- Integrated temperature-compensated on-chip power detector
- Single-ended input and output ports nominally matched to 50 Ω internally
- Three-stage GaAs pHEMT MMIC configuration
- Excellent linearity optimized for high-capacity radio systems
Applications
The HMC1121LP6GE is optimized for use in high-capacity point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio systems. It is particularly suited for last-stage signal amplification preceding the antenna due to its high gain and excellent linearity. Other potential applications include satellite communications, microwave links, and any system requiring high-power, high-linearity amplification in the 5.5 GHz to 8.5 GHz frequency range.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC1121LP6GE?
The HMC1121LP6GE operates within the frequency range of 5.5 GHz to 8.5 GHz. - What is the saturated output power of the HMC1121LP6GE?
The saturated output power (PSAT) is 36.5 dBm at 30% power added efficiency (PAE). - What is the typical gain of the HMC1121LP6GE?
The typical gain is 28 dB. - What is the output third-order intercept (IP3) of the HMC1121LP6GE?
The output third-order intercept (IP3) is 44 dBm typical. - What is the supply voltage range for the HMC1121LP6GE?
The supply voltage range is 5 V to 7.5 V. - What is the total supply current of the HMC1121LP6GE?
The total supply current (IDD) is 2200 mA typical. - What type of package does the HMC1121LP6GE come in?
The HMC1121LP6GE comes in a 40-Lead LFCSP package. - Does the HMC1121LP6GE have an integrated power detector?
Yes, the HMC1121LP6GE has an integrated temperature-compensated on-chip power detector. - What are the typical applications of the HMC1121LP6GE?
The HMC1121LP6GE is typically used in high-capacity point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio systems, as well as in satellite communications and microwave links. - How is the input and output impedance of the HMC1121LP6GE matched?
The input and output ports are nominally matched to 50 Ω internally.