Overview
The HMC463LH250 is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Low Noise AGC Distributed Amplifier produced by Analog Devices Inc. This amplifier is packaged in a hermetic surface mount package and operates over a frequency range of 2 to 20 GHz. It is designed to provide high performance and reliability, making it suitable for various high-reliability applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2 - 20 GHz |
| Gain | 13 dB (typical) |
| Noise Figure | 3 dB (typical) |
| Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression | 18 dBm |
| Supply Voltage | +5V |
| Supply Current | 60 mA |
| Adjustable Gain Control (AGC) | 8 dB (typical) |
| Gain Flatness | ±0.5 dB from 2 - 14 GHz |
| Input/Output Impedance | Internally matched to 50 Ohms |
| Package Type | 12-Lead LCC (6.35mm x 6.35mm) |
| Screening | Available to MIL-PRF-38535 (Class B or S) |
Key Features
- Low noise figure of 3 dB, ensuring minimal signal degradation.
- High gain of 13 dB, suitable for amplifying weak signals.
- Adjustable Gain Control (AGC) of 8 dB, allowing for dynamic gain adjustment.
- Excellent gain flatness of ±0.5 dB from 2 - 14 GHz, ensuring consistent performance across the frequency range.
- Internally matched input/output to 50 Ohms, simplifying system design.
- Internally DC blocked, preventing DC voltage from affecting the signal path.
- Hermetic surface mount package, ensuring high reliability and durability.
Applications
- Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM).
- RADAR systems.
- Test and measurement equipment.
- Telecom infrastructure.
- High-reliability applications requiring stable and consistent signal amplification.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC463LH250 amplifier?
The HMC463LH250 operates over a frequency range of 2 to 20 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the HMC463LH250?
The typical gain of the HMC463LH250 is 13 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC463LH250?
The noise figure of the HMC463LH250 is 3 dB.
- How much output power does the HMC463LH250 provide at 1 dB gain compression?
The HMC463LH250 provides 18 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC463LH250?
The supply voltage is +5V, and the supply current is 60 mA.
- Does the HMC463LH250 have adjustable gain control?
- What is the gain flatness of the HMC463LH250?
The gain flatness is ±0.5 dB from 2 - 14 GHz.
- Is the HMC463LH250 internally matched to a specific impedance?
- What type of package does the HMC463LH250 come in?
The HMC463LH250 is packaged in a 12-Lead LCC (6.35mm x 6.35mm) hermetic surface mount package.
- Is the HMC463LH250 screened to any military standards?
