Overview
The HMC465-SX, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a GaAs MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) pHEMT (Pseudomorphic High Electron Mobility Transistor) Distributed Driver Amplifier. This component operates over a wide frequency range from DC to 20 GHz, making it highly versatile for various high-frequency applications. The amplifier is designed to provide high gain, low noise figure, and significant saturated output power, making it ideal for use in telecommunications, test instrumentation, and military applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC | - | 20 | GHz |
| Gain | 15 | 17 | 18 | dB |
| Gain Flatness | ±0.5 | ±0.25 | ±0.5 | dB |
| Noise Figure | 2.5 | 2.5 | 4.0 | dB |
| Saturated Output Power (Psat) | 23 | 24 | 25.5 | dBm |
| Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) | 20 | 23 | 24 | dBm |
| Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) | 24 | 28 | 32 | dBm |
| Supply Voltage | - | 8 | - | V |
| Supply Current (Idd) | - | 160 | - | mA |
| Input/Output Impedance | 50 | 50 | 50 | Ohms |
Key Features
- High gain of up to 17 dB.
- Low noise figure of 2.5 dB.
- High saturated output power of +24 dBm.
- Excellent gain flatness of ±0.25 dB from DC to 10 GHz.
- Internally matched 50 Ohm input and output for easy integration.
- Low supply current of 160 mA from a +8V supply.
- Compact die size of 3.04 x 1.56 x 0.1 mm.
Applications
- OC192 fiber optic LN/MZ modulator driver amplifiers.
- Telecom infrastructure.
- Test instrumentation.
- Military and space applications.
- Microwave radio and VSAT systems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC465-SX? The HMC465-SX operates from DC to 20 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the HMC465-SX? The typical gain is 17 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC465-SX? The noise figure is typically 2.5 dB.
- What is the saturated output power of the HMC465-SX? The saturated output power is +24 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC465-SX? The supply voltage is +8V, and the supply current is 160 mA.
- Is the input/output impedance internally matched? Yes, the input/output impedance is internally matched to 50 Ohms.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC465-SX? Typical applications include OC192 fiber optic LN/MZ modulator driver amplifiers, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation, and military and space applications.
- What is the die size of the HMC465-SX? The die size is 3.04 x 1.56 x 0.1 mm.
- How does the gain flatness of the HMC465-SX perform? The gain flatness is excellent at ±0.25 dB from DC to 10 GHz.
- What is the output third-order intercept point (IP3) of the HMC465-SX? The output IP3 is typically 28 dBm.
