Overview
The HMC427ALP3E is a low loss broadband positive control transfer switch manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed in a leadless surface mount package and operates across a wide frequency range from DC to 8 GHz. It is characterized by its high isolation and low insertion loss, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Frequency Range | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss | DC - 6.0 GHz | 1.5 | - | 2.0 | dB |
| Insertion Loss | DC - 8.0 GHz | 1.8 | - | 2.1 | dB |
| Isolation | DC - 1.0 GHz | 45 | - | 50 | dB |
| Isolation | DC - 2.0 GHz | 40 | - | 45 | dB |
| Isolation | DC - 6.0 GHz | 36 | - | 43 | dB |
| Isolation | DC - 8.0 GHz | 35 | - | 43 | dB |
| Return Loss | DC - 6.0 GHz | 18 | - | - | dB |
| Return Loss | DC - 8.0 GHz | 18 | - | - | dB |
| Input Power for 1 dB Compression | 1.0 - 8.0 GHz | 25 | - | 26 | dBm |
| Input Third Order Intercept | 1.0 - 8.0 GHz | 40 | - | 43 | dBm |
| Switching Characteristics (tRISE, tFALL) | DC - 8.0 GHz | 2 | - | - | ns |
| Switching Characteristics (tON, tOFF) | DC - 8.0 GHz | 10 | - | - | ns |
Key Features
- High Isolation: Up to 45 dB through 6 GHz.
- Low Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB at 6 GHz.
- Non-Reflective Design.
- 3x3mm SMT Package.
- Positive Control Voltage: 0/+5V.
- Fixed Bias: +5V at < 20 µA.
- RoHS-compliant.
- Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic package.
Applications
- Test Instrumentation.
- Fiber Optics & Broadband Telecom.
- Basestation Infrastructure.
- Microwave Radio & VSAT.
- Military Radios, Radar, & ECM.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC427ALP3E? The HMC427ALP3E operates from DC to 8 GHz.
- What is the typical insertion loss of the HMC427ALP3E at 6 GHz? The typical insertion loss is 1.5 dB at 6 GHz.
- What is the isolation of the HMC427ALP3E at 1 GHz? The isolation is up to 45 dB at 1 GHz.
- What is the control voltage for the HMC427ALP3E? The control voltage is 0/+5V.
- What is the fixed bias voltage required for the HMC427ALP3E? The fixed bias voltage is +5V at < 20 µA.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC427ALP3E? Typical applications include test instrumentation, fiber optics & broadband telecom, basestation infrastructure, microwave radio & VSAT, and military radios, radar, & ECM.
- What is the package type of the HMC427ALP3E? The package type is a 3x3mm SMT (Surface Mount Technology) package.
- Is the HMC427ALP3E RoHS-compliant? Yes, the HMC427ALP3E is RoHS-compliant.
- What is the material of the package? The package is made of low stress injection molded plastic.
- What are the switching characteristics of the HMC427ALP3E? The switching characteristics include tRISE and tFALL of 2 ns and tON and tOFF of 10 ns.
