Overview
The HMC8142-SX is an integrated E-band gallium arsenide (GaAs), pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT), monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) medium power amplifier. It is optimized for E-band communications and high capacity wireless backhaul radio systems. The amplifier operates from 81 GHz to 86 GHz and features a temperature-compensated on-chip power detector.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 81 GHz to 86 GHz | |
| Gain | 21 dB | |
| Output Power at 1 dB Compression (P1dB) | 25 dBm | |
| Saturated Output Power (PSAT) | 26 dBm | |
| Output Third-Order Intercept (OIP3) | 29 dBm | |
| Input Return Loss | 12 dB | |
| Output Return Loss | 8 dB | |
| DC Supply Voltage | 4 V | |
| Total Supply Current (IDD) | 450 mA | |
| Maximum Junction Temperature | 175°C | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -55°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- No external matching required.
- Temperature-compensated on-chip power detector for external monitoring of output power.
- Four cascaded gain stages providing a combined gain of 21 dB.
- Excellent linearity optimized for E-band communications and high capacity wireless backhaul radio systems.
- Compact die size: 3.039 mm × 1.999 mm × 0.05 mm.
Applications
- E-band communication systems.
- High capacity wireless backhaul radio systems.
- Test and measurement equipment.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC8142-SX? The HMC8142-SX operates from 81 GHz to 86 GHz.
- What is the gain of the HMC8142-SX? The gain of the HMC8142-SX is 21 dB.
- What is the output power at 1 dB compression for the HMC8142-SX? The output power at 1 dB compression is 25 dBm.
- Does the HMC8142-SX require external matching? No, the HMC8142-SX does not require external matching.
- What is the total supply current of the HMC8142-SX? The total supply current is 450 mA.
- What is the maximum junction temperature for the HMC8142-SX? The maximum junction temperature is 175°C.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC8142-SX? Typical applications include E-band communication systems, high capacity wireless backhaul radio systems, and test and measurement equipment.
- How does the on-chip power detector work? The on-chip power detector taps off a small portion of the output signal and presents it to a diode detector for external monitoring of the output power.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC8142-SX? The operating temperature range is -55°C to +85°C.
- What is the die size of the HMC8142-SX? The die size is 3.039 mm × 1.999 mm × 0.05 mm.
