Overview
The HMC8411LP2FE is a gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor (pHEMT) low noise wideband amplifier. It operates over a broad frequency range of 0.01 GHz to 10 GHz, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications. The device is characterized by its low noise figure, high gain, and high output third-order intercept (OIP3), making it ideal for use in test instrumentation, military communications, and other high-capacity microwave radio applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Test Conditions/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.01 | 10 | GHz | |||
| Gain | 11 | 15.5 | 14 | dB | VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 55 mA, TA = 25°C | |
| Noise Figure | 2 | 1.7 | dB | VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 55 mA, TA = 25°C | ||
| Output Third-Order Intercept (OIP3) | 33 | 34 | dBm | POUT per tone = 6 dBm | ||
| Saturated Output Power (PSAT) | 19.5 | dBm | VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 55 mA, TA = 25°C | |||
| Supply Current (IDQ) | 55 | mA | VDD = 5 V | |||
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 2 | 5 | 6 | V | ||
| Input Return Loss | 15 | dB | ||||
| Output Return Loss | 17 | dB |
Key Features
- Low noise figure: 1.7 dB typical
- Single positive supply (self-biased): 2 V to 6 V
- High gain: 15.5 dB typical
- High OIP3: 34 dBm typical
- Internally matched inputs and outputs to 50 Ω
- RoHS-compliant, 2 mm × 2 mm, 6-lead LFCSP package
Applications
- Test instrumentation
- Military communications
- Surface-mounted technology (SMT)-based, high-capacity microwave radio applications
- Local oscillator (LO) driver for balanced, in-phase/quadrature (I/Q), or image rejection mixers
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC8411LP2FE?
The HMC8411LP2FE operates over a frequency range of 0.01 GHz to 10 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the HMC8411LP2FE?
The typical gain of the HMC8411LP2FE is 15.5 dB.
- What is the typical noise figure of the HMC8411LP2FE?
The typical noise figure of the HMC8411LP2FE is 1.7 dB.
- What is the typical output third-order intercept (OIP3) of the HMC8411LP2FE?
The typical OIP3 of the HMC8411LP2FE is 34 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage range for the HMC8411LP2FE?
The supply voltage range for the HMC8411LP2FE is 2 V to 6 V.
- What is the typical supply current of the HMC8411LP2FE?
The typical supply current of the HMC8411LP2FE is 55 mA at 5 V supply voltage.
- What type of package does the HMC8411LP2FE come in?
The HMC8411LP2FE is housed in a RoHS-compliant, 2 mm × 2 mm, 6-lead LFCSP package.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC8411LP2FE?
The HMC8411LP2FE is typically used in test instrumentation, military communications, and high-capacity microwave radio applications.
- Are the inputs and outputs of the HMC8411LP2FE internally matched?
Yes, the inputs and outputs of the HMC8411LP2FE are internally matched to 50 Ω.
- What is the saturated output power (PSAT) of the HMC8411LP2FE?
The saturated output power (PSAT) of the HMC8411LP2FE is typically 19.5 dBm.
