Overview
The HMC500LP3E is a high dynamic range Vector Modulator RFIC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit) designed by Analog Devices Inc. This component is specifically targeted for applications such as RF predistortion, feed-forward cancellation circuits, RF cancellation, and beam forming amplitude/phase correction circuits. It operates within the frequency range of 1.8 to 2.2 GHz and is known for its ability to continuously vary the phase and amplitude of RF signals.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 1.8 | - | 2.2 | GHz |
| Maximum Gain | -14 | -10 | - | dB |
| Gain Variation Over Temperature | 0.012 | 0.02 | - | dB / °C |
| Gain Flatness Across Any 60 MHz Bandwidth | - | 0.15 | - | dB |
| Gain Range | - | - | 40 | dB |
| Input Return Loss | - | - | 17 | dB |
| Output Return Loss | - | - | 15 | dB |
| Input Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB) | 13 | 16 | - | dBm |
| Input Third Order Intercept (IP3) | - | - | +33 | dBm |
| Output Noise Floor | - | -162 | - | dBm/Hz |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Supply Voltage | - | 8 | - | V |
| Supply Current | - | 90 | - | mA |
Key Features
- Continuous phase control up to 360 degrees and gain control up to 40 dB.
- High dynamic range suitable for RF predistortion and feed-forward cancellation circuits.
- 3 dB modulation bandwidth of 150 MHz.
- Input IP3 of +33 dBm and input noise floor of -152 dBm/Hz at -10 dB maximum gain setting.
- Compact 16-lead 3x3 mm SMT package.
- RoHS-compliant version available (HMC500LP3E).
Applications
- Wireless Infrastructure HPA & MCPA Error Correction.
- Pre-Distortion or Feed-Forward Linearization.
- PCS, GSM, and W-CDMA Systems.
- Beam Forming or RF Cancellation Circuits.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC500LP3E? The frequency range is from 1.8 GHz to 2.2 GHz.
- What is the maximum gain of the HMC500LP3E? The maximum gain is -10 dB.
- How much phase control does the HMC500LP3E offer? It offers continuous phase control up to 360 degrees.
- What is the gain range of the HMC500LP3E? The gain range is up to 40 dB.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC500LP3E? Typical applications include wireless infrastructure HPA & MCPA error correction, pre-distortion or feed-forward linearization, PCS, GSM, and W-CDMA systems, and beam forming or RF cancellation circuits.
- Is the HMC500LP3E RoHS-compliant? Yes, the HMC500LP3E is RoHS-compliant.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC500LP3E? The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the supply voltage for the HMC500LP3E? The supply voltage is typically 8V.
- What is the typical supply current for the HMC500LP3E? The typical supply current is 90 mA.
- What is the package type of the HMC500LP3E? It comes in a 16-lead 3x3 mm SMT package.
