Overview
The HMC460LC5 is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Low Noise Distributed Amplifier produced by Analog Devices Inc. It is housed in a leadless 5 x 5 mm ceramic surface mount package and operates over a wide frequency range from DC to 20 GHz. This amplifier is designed to provide high gain, low noise figure, and significant output power, making it ideal for various high-frequency applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC - 20 GHz | GHz |
| Gain | 14 dB @ 10 GHz | dB |
| Noise Figure | 2.5 dB @ 10 GHz | dB |
| P1dB Output Power | +16.5 dBm @ 10 GHz | dBm |
| Supply Voltage | +8 V | V |
| Supply Current | 75 mA | mA |
| Input/Output Impedance | 50 Ohms | Ohms |
| Package Type | 32-Lead Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC) | |
| Package Size | 5 x 5 mm | mm |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +85 °C | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 to +150 °C | °C |
Key Features
- High gain of 14 dB across the frequency range from DC to 20 GHz.
- Low noise figure of 2.5 dB at 10 GHz.
- High output power of +16.5 dBm at 1 dB gain compression.
- Internally matched 50 Ohm input and output.
- Low supply current of 75 mA from a +8 V supply.
- Compact 5 x 5 mm ceramic surface mount package.
- Excellent gain flatness across the entire frequency range.
Applications
- Telecom Infrastructure
- Microwave Radio & VSAT
- Military & Space
- Test Instrumentation
- Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM)
- Radar Systems
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC460LC5 amplifier?
The HMC460LC5 operates from DC to 20 GHz. - What is the typical gain of the HMC460LC5?
The typical gain is 14 dB at 10 GHz. - What is the noise figure of the HMC460LC5?
The noise figure is 2.5 dB at 10 GHz. - What is the output power at 1 dB gain compression?
The output power is +16.5 dBm at 1 dB gain compression. - What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC460LC5?
The supply voltage is +8 V, and the supply current is 75 mA. - What is the package type and size of the HMC460LC5?
The package type is a 32-Lead Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC), and the size is 5 x 5 mm. - What are the operating and storage temperatures for the HMC460LC5?
The operating temperature range is -55 to +85 °C, and the storage temperature range is -65 to +150 °C. - What are some typical applications for the HMC460LC5?
Typical applications include Telecom Infrastructure, Microwave Radio & VSAT, Military & Space, Test Instrumentation, EW, ECM, and Radar Systems. - Is the input/output impedance internally matched?
Yes, the input and output are internally matched to 50 Ohms. - What is the thermal resistance of the HMC460LC5?
The thermal resistance from the channel to the package bottom is 44.4 °C/W.
