Overview
The HMC498-SX, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a high dynamic range GaAs pHEMT MMIC Power Amplifier designed to operate within the frequency range of 17 to 24 GHz. This amplifier is characterized by its high gain, saturated power, and efficiency, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications. The HMC498-SX is particularly useful in systems requiring high power and linearity, such as point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios, VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) systems, and military and space applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 17 - 24 | GHz |
| Gain | 24 | dB |
| Saturated Output Power (Psat) | +27 | dBm |
| Power Added Efficiency (PAE) | 25% | |
| Supply Voltage | +5 | V |
| Supply Current (Idd) | 250 - 275 | mA |
| Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) | +34 | dBm |
| Noise Figure | 3.5 - 4.5 | dB |
| Input Return Loss | 11 | dB |
| Output Return Loss | 18 - 20 | dB |
| Die Size | 2.38 x 1.46 x 0.1 | mm |
Key Features
- High dynamic range GaAs pHEMT MMIC Power Amplifier.
- Operates between 17 and 24 GHz.
- Provides 24 dB of gain and +27 dBm of saturated power.
- 25% Power Added Efficiency (PAE) from a +5V supply voltage.
- Small die size (2.38 x 1.46 x 0.1 mm) suitable for integration into Multi-Chip-Modules (MCMs).
- High output third order intercept (IP3) of +34 dBm.
- Low noise figure of 3.5 - 4.5 dB.
- RoHS compliant.
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios.
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios.
- VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) systems.
- Military and Space applications.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC498-SX? The HMC498-SX operates between 17 and 24 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the HMC498-SX? The typical gain is 24 dB.
- What is the saturated output power of the HMC498-SX? The saturated output power is +27 dBm.
- What is the power added efficiency (PAE) of the HMC498-SX? The PAE is 25% from a +5V supply voltage.
- What is the supply voltage for the HMC498-SX? The supply voltage is +5V.
- What is the typical supply current for the HMC498-SX? The typical supply current is 250 - 275 mA.
- What is the output third order intercept (IP3) of the HMC498-SX? The IP3 is +34 dBm.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC498-SX? The noise figure is 3.5 - 4.5 dB.
- Is the HMC498-SX RoHS compliant? Yes, the HMC498-SX is RoHS compliant.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC498-SX? Typical applications include point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios, VSAT systems, and military and space applications.
