Overview
The HMC7357LP5GE is a three-stage GaAs pHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This amplifier operates within the frequency range of 5.5 to 8.5 GHz, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications. It provides 29 dB of gain and delivers +35 dBm of saturated output power at 34% Power Added Efficiency (PAE) from a +8V supply. The device is particularly noted for its high Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) of +41.5 dBm, which is crucial for linear applications requiring high efficiency and linearity.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 5.5 - 7 | - | 7 - 8.5 | GHz |
| Gain | 26.5 | 29.5 | 28 - 31 | dB |
| Gain Variation Over Temperature | 0.0214 | 0.0234 | - | dB/°C |
| Input Return Loss | 14 | - | - | dB |
| Output Return Loss | 22 | - | 15 | dB |
| Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) | 31.5 | 34.5 | - | dBm |
| Saturated Output Power (Psat) | 35 | - | - | dBm |
| Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) | 41.5 | - | - | dBm |
| Total Supply Current (Idd) | 1200 | - | - | mA |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | - | +8V | - | V |
Key Features
- Three-stage GaAs pHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier
- Operates between 5.5 and 8.5 GHz
- Provides 29 dB of gain
- +35 dBm of saturated output power at 34% PAE from a +8V supply
- High Output IP3 of +41.5 dBm
- RF I/Os internally matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use
- Packaged in a leadless 5x5 mm plastic surface mount package
- Compatible with surface mount manufacturing techniques
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
- VSAT & SATCOM applications
- High capacity linear applications requiring efficient saturated output power
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC7357LP5GE?
The HMC7357LP5GE operates between 5.5 and 8.5 GHz.
- What is the gain of the HMC7357LP5GE?
The amplifier provides 29 dB of gain.
- What is the saturated output power of the HMC7357LP5GE?
The device delivers +35 dBm of saturated output power at 34% PAE from a +8V supply.
- What is the Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) of the HMC7357LP5GE?
The Output IP3 is +41.5 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC7357LP5GE?
The supply voltage is +8V, and the total supply current is 1200 mA.
- What type of package does the HMC7357LP5GE come in?
The device is packaged in a leadless 5x5 mm plastic surface mount package.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC7357LP5GE?
Typical applications include point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios, and VSAT & SATCOM applications.
- How are the RF I/Os matched in the HMC7357LP5GE?
The RF I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use.
- Is the HMC7357LP5GE compatible with surface mount manufacturing techniques?
Yes, it is compatible with surface mount manufacturing techniques.
- What is the gain variation over temperature for the HMC7357LP5GE?
The gain variation over temperature is 0.0214 to 0.0234 dB/°C.
