Overview
The HMC465 is a GaAs MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) pHEMT (Pseudomorphic High Electron Mobility Transistor) Distributed Driver Amplifier produced by Analog Devices Inc. This amplifier operates over a wide frequency range from DC to 20 GHz, making it highly versatile for various high-frequency applications. It is designed to provide excellent gain flatness and phase linearity, which are crucial for maintaining signal integrity in high-speed systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC - 20 GHz | GHz |
| Gain | 17 dB | dB |
| Noise Figure | 2.5 dB | dB |
| Saturated Output Power | +24 dBm | dBm |
| Supply Voltage | +8 V | V |
| Supply Current | 160 mA | mA |
| Input/Output Impedance | 50 Ohms | Ohms |
| Operating Temperature Range | -55°C to 85°C | °C |
| Package Type | Die (for HMC465), 32-Lead LFCSP (for HMC465LP5) |
Key Features
- High gain of 17 dB with excellent gain flatness (±0.25 dB from DC to 10 GHz)
- Low noise figure of 2.5 dB
- High saturated output power of +24 dBm
- Internally matched 50 Ohm input and output for easy integration
- Low supply current of 160 mA from a +8V supply
- Wide operating temperature range from -55°C to 85°C
- Ideal for applications requiring high linearity and phase stability
Applications
- OC192 fiber optic LN/MZ modulator driver amplifiers
- Telecom infrastructure
- Test instrumentation
- Microwave radio and VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal)
- Military and space applications, including EW (Electronic Warfare), ECM (Electronic Countermeasures), and C3I (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence)
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC465 amplifier?
The HMC465 operates from DC to 20 GHz.
- What is the gain of the HMC465 amplifier?
The HMC465 provides a gain of 17 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC465 amplifier?
The noise figure is 2.5 dB.
- What is the saturated output power of the HMC465 amplifier?
The saturated output power is +24 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC465 amplifier?
The supply voltage is +8V, and the supply current is 160 mA.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC465 amplifier?
Typical applications include OC192 fiber optic LN/MZ modulator drivers, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation, microwave radio, VSAT, and military and space applications.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC465 amplifier?
The operating temperature range is from -55°C to 85°C.
- Is the HMC465 amplifier internally matched to 50 Ohms?
- What package types are available for the HMC465 amplifier?
The HMC465 is available in die form, and the HMC465LP5 is available in a 32-Lead LFCSP package.
- How does the HMC465 amplifier ensure good RF performance?
The amplifier ensures good RF performance through its excellent gain flatness, low noise figure, and internal 50 Ohm matching.
