Overview
The HMC606-SX is a high-performance RF amplifier manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed as a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) and is particularly noted for its ultra-low phase noise and wide frequency range. The HMC606-SX operates from 2 GHz to 18 GHz, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications. It is built using gallium arsenide (GaAs) and indium gallium phosphide (InGaP) heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) technology, ensuring high reliability and performance.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices Inc. | |
| Part Number | HMC606-SX | |
| Package | Die | |
| Frequency Range | 2 GHz ~ 18 GHz | GHz |
| Gain | 13 dB | dB |
| Noise Figure | 6.5 dB | dB |
| P1dB Output Power | 13 dBm | dBm |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V | V |
| Supply Current | 64 mA | mA |
| Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset | -160 dBc/Hz | dBc/Hz |
Key Features
- Ultra-Low Phase Noise: The HMC606-SX offers exceptional phase noise performance of -160 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset, making it ideal for applications requiring high signal integrity.
- Wide Frequency Range: Operates from 2 GHz to 18 GHz, covering a broad spectrum of RF applications.
- High Gain and Output Power: Provides 13 dB of small signal gain and +13 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression.
- Internally Matched I/Os: Input and output ports are internally matched to 50 Ohms, simplifying integration into multi-chip modules (MCMs).
- Low Supply Current: Requires only 64 mA from a +5V supply, making it power-efficient.
Applications
- Radar, EW & ECM: Suitable for radar systems, electronic warfare, and electronic countermeasures due to its high frequency range and low phase noise.
- Microwave Radio: Used in microwave radio systems for reliable and high-performance signal amplification.
- Test Instrumentation: Ideal for test and measurement equipment requiring high-frequency signal amplification with low noise.
- Military & Space: Applied in military and space applications where high reliability and performance are critical.
- Fiber Optic Systems: Used in fiber optic systems to amplify high-frequency signals with minimal noise.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC606-SX?
The HMC606-SX operates from 2 GHz to 18 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the HMC606-SX?
The typical gain is 13 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC606-SX?
The noise figure is 6.5 dB.
- What is the P1dB output power of the HMC606-SX?
The P1dB output power is 13 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC606-SX?
The supply voltage is 5 V, and the supply current is 64 mA.
- What is the phase noise performance of the HMC606-SX at 10 kHz offset?
The phase noise performance is -160 dBc/Hz at a 10 kHz offset.
- What type of package does the HMC606-SX come in?
The HMC606-SX comes in a die package.
- What are some typical applications of the HMC606-SX?
Typical applications include radar, electronic warfare, microwave radio, test instrumentation, military and space, and fiber optic systems.
- Is the HMC606-SX RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC606-SX is RoHS compliant.
- How are the input and output ports of the HMC606-SX matched?
The input and output ports are internally matched to 50 Ohms.
