Overview
The HMC463LP5E is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Low Noise AGC Distributed Amplifier produced by Analog Devices Inc. This amplifier is packaged in a leadless 5x5 mm 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-frequency applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2 - 20 | GHz |
| Gain | 13 | dB |
| Noise Figure | 2.8 | dB @ 10 GHz |
| P1dB Output Power | +18 | dBm @ 10 GHz |
| Supply Voltage | +5 | V |
| Supply Current | 60 | mA |
| Gain Flatness | ±0.5 | dB (6 - 18 GHz) |
| Adjustable Gain Control (AGC) | 8 | dB typical |
| Input/Output Impedance | 50 Ohms (internally matched and DC blocked) | |
| Package Type | 32-Lead QFN (5mm x 5mm w/ EP) |
Key Features
- High gain of 13 dB with excellent gain flatness of ±0.5 dB from 6 to 18 GHz.
- Low noise figure of 2.8 dB at 10 GHz.
- High output power of +18 dBm at 1 dB gain compression.
- Adjustable Gain Control (AGC) of 8 dB typical through an optional gate bias (Vgg2).
- Internally matched to 50 Ohms and internally DC blocked input/output.
- Compact 32-lead QFN package with a size of 5x5 mm.
- Operates from a single +5V supply with a current consumption of 60 mA.
Applications
- Telecom Infrastructure
- Microwave Radio and VSAT
- Military Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), and Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I)
- Test Instrumentation
- Fiber Optics
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC463LP5E amplifier?
The HMC463LP5E operates over a frequency range of 2 to 20 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the HMC463LP5E?
The amplifier provides a typical gain of 13 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC463LP5E at 10 GHz?
The noise figure is 2.8 dB at 10 GHz.
- What is the output power at 1 dB gain compression for the HMC463LP5E?
The output power at 1 dB gain compression is +18 dBm.
- How much current does the HMC463LP5E consume from a +5V supply?
The amplifier consumes 60 mA from a +5V supply.
- What is the gain flatness of the HMC463LP5E over the 6 to 18 GHz range?
The gain flatness is ±0.5 dB from 6 to 18 GHz.
- Does the HMC463LP5E have adjustable gain control?
Yes, it has adjustable gain control (AGC) of 8 dB typical through an optional gate bias (Vgg2).
- What is the package type and size of the HMC463LP5E?
The amplifier is packaged in a 32-lead QFN package with a size of 5x5 mm.
- Are the input/output ports of the HMC463LP5E internally matched and DC blocked?
Yes, the input/output ports are internally matched to 50 Ohms and internally DC blocked.
- What are some typical applications of the HMC463LP5E?
Typical applications include telecom infrastructure, microwave radio and VSAT, military EW, ECM, and C3I, test instrumentation, and fiber optics.
