Overview
The HMC441LC3B is an efficient GaAs pHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier produced by Analog Devices Inc. It is housed in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package and operates between 6 and 18 GHz. This amplifier is designed to provide 14 dB of gain, +21.5 dBm of saturated power, and 27% Power Added Efficiency (PAE) from a single +5V supply. The HMC441LC3B is a 50 Ohm matched amplifier that does not require any external components, making it an ideal linear gain block or driver for HMC SMT mixers. It is compatible with high volume surface mount manufacturing techniques and features DC blocked I/Os for ease of integration.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 6 - 18 | GHz |
| Gain | 14 | dB |
| Saturated Output Power (Psat) | +21.5 | dBm |
| Power Added Efficiency (PAE) | 27% | % |
| Supply Voltage | +5 | V |
| Supply Current (Idd) | 90 | mA |
| Input Return Loss | 13 | dB |
| Output Return Loss | 15 | dB |
| Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) | 19 | dBm |
| Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) | 30 | dBm |
| Noise Figure | 6 | dB |
Key Features
- Efficient GaAs pHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier
- Operates between 6 and 18 GHz
- 14 dB of gain and +21.5 dBm of saturated power
- 27% Power Added Efficiency (PAE) from a +5V supply
- 50 Ohm matched input/output, no external components required
- Single positive supply operation
- Leadless RoHS compliant SMT package (12-lead ceramic 3x3mm)
- DC blocked I/Os for ease of integration
- Compatible with high volume surface mount manufacturing techniques
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
- LO Driver for HMC Mixers
- Military EW & ECM
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC441LC3B amplifier?
The HMC441LC3B operates between 6 and 18 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the HMC441LC3B?
The amplifier provides 14 dB of gain.
- What is the saturated output power of the HMC441LC3B?
The saturated output power is +21.5 dBm.
- What is the Power Added Efficiency (PAE) of the HMC441LC3B?
The PAE is 27% from a +5V supply.
- Does the HMC441LC3B require any external components?
No, the amplifier is 50 Ohm matched and does not require any external components.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC441LC3B?
The supply voltage is +5V, and the typical supply current is 90 mA.
- What are the typical input and output return losses of the HMC441LC3B?
The input return loss is 13 dB, and the output return loss is 15 dB.
- What is the output power for 1 dB compression (P1dB) of the HMC441LC3B?
The output power for 1 dB compression is 19 dBm.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC441LC3B?
The noise figure is 6 dB.
- In what type of package is the HMC441LC3B housed?
The amplifier is housed in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package (12-lead ceramic 3x3mm).
