Overview
The HMC397-SX from Analog Devices Inc. is a GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) Gain Block MMIC amplifier. This component is designed to operate from DC to 10 GHz, making it versatile for various high-frequency applications. It offers stable gain over temperature and is suitable for use as either a cascadable 50 Ohm gain stage or to drive the local oscillator (LO) of mixers with up to +16 dBm output power.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices, Inc. |
| Voltage - Supply | 5V |
| Test Frequency | 10 GHz |
| Package / Case | Die |
| RF Type | VSAT |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Gain | 15 dB |
| Frequency Range | DC - 10 GHz |
| Current - Supply | 56 mA |
| P1dB Output Power | +15 dBm |
| Noise Figure | 6 dB |
| Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) | +32 dBm |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
Key Features
- Stable gain over temperature due to the use of a Darlington feedback pair, resulting in excellent gain stability and minimal sensitivity to process variations.
- High gain of 15 dB and output IP3 of +32 dBm.
- Low noise figure of 6 dB.
- Small size (0.22 mm^2) making it suitable for integration into Multi-Chip-Modules (MCMs).
- 50 Ohm I/Os for easy matching and integration.
- Operates from a single +5V supply, requiring only 56 mA of current.
Applications
- Microwave and VSAT radios.
- Test equipment.
- Military Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) systems.
- Space telecommunications.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC397-SX amplifier?
The HMC397-SX operates from DC to 10 GHz.
- What is the gain of the HMC397-SX?
The gain of the HMC397-SX is 15 dB.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC397-SX?
The HMC397-SX operates from a +5V supply and requires 56 mA of current.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC397-SX?
The noise figure of the HMC397-SX is 6 dB.
- What is the output power for 1 dB compression (P1dB) of the HMC397-SX?
The output power for 1 dB compression (P1dB) is +15 dBm.
- What is the output third order intercept (IP3) of the HMC397-SX?
The output third order intercept (IP3) is +32 dBm.
- Is the HMC397-SX RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC397-SX is ROHS3 compliant.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC397-SX?
The HMC397-SX is typically used in microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, military EW, ECM, C3I systems, and space telecommunications.
- How does the Darlington feedback pair in the HMC397-SX improve its performance?
The Darlington feedback pair results in reduced sensitivity to normal process variations and yields excellent gain stability over temperature.
- What is the size of the HMC397-SX die?
The size of the HMC397-SX die is 0.22 mm^2.
