Overview
The HMC8500PM5E is a gallium nitride (GaN) broadband power amplifier produced by Analog Devices Inc. This amplifier is designed to deliver high performance across a wide frequency range, making it suitable for various applications in wireless infrastructure, radars, public mobile radios, and general-purpose transmitter amplification.
With its compact 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-lead LFCSP package, the HMC8500PM5E offers simplicity and efficiency. It is externally tuned using low-cost, surface-mount components, which allows for optimal performance without significant complexity.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Test Conditions/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 0.01 | 1.3 to 2.8 | GHz | |||
| Small Signal Gain | 12.0 | 15.0 | dB | |||
| Gain Flatness | 3 | dB | At small signal levels | |||
| Input Return Loss | 9 | dB | ||||
| Output Return Loss | 9 | dB | ||||
| Output Power (POUT) | 39 | 40 | dBm | PIN = 28 dBm, PIN = 30 dBm | ||
| Power Added Efficiency (PAE) | 40 | 47 | % | PIN = 28 dBm, PIN = 30 dBm | ||
| Output Third-Order Intercept (OIP3) | 47 | dBm | POUT per tone = 30 dBm | |||
| Noise Figure (NF) | 4.5 | dB | ||||
| Quiescent Current (IDDQ) | 100 | mA | VGG = −2.65 V typical | |||
| Supply Voltage (VDD) | 24 | 28 | 32 | V |
Key Features
- High small signal gain: up to 15 dB
- High power added efficiency (PAE): up to 55%
- Broadband operation: 0.01 GHz to 2.8 GHz
- Compact 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-lead LFCSP package
- Externally tuned using low-cost, surface-mount components
- Ideal for pulsed or continuous wave (CW) applications
- Internal prematching for simplified design
Applications
- Wireless infrastructure
- Radars (commercial and military)
- Public mobile radios
- Test and measurement equipment
- General-purpose transmitter amplification
- Extended battery operation for mobile radios
Q & A
- What is the typical output power of the HMC8500PM5E?
The typical output power of the HMC8500PM5E is 10 W (40 dBm) at an input power of 30 dBm.
- What is the frequency range of the HMC8500PM5E?
The frequency range of the HMC8500PM5E is from 0.01 GHz to 2.8 GHz.
- What is the power added efficiency (PAE) of the HMC8500PM5E?
The power added efficiency (PAE) of the HMC8500PM5E is up to 55%.
- What package type is the HMC8500PM5E available in?
The HMC8500PM5E is available in a compact 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-lead LFCSP package.
- How is the HMC8500PM5E tuned for optimal performance?
The HMC8500PM5E is externally tuned using low-cost, surface-mount components.
- What are some typical applications of the HMC8500PM5E?
The HMC8500PM5E is ideal for wireless infrastructure, radars, public mobile radios, test and measurement equipment, and general-purpose transmitter amplification.
- What is the quiescent current (IDDQ) of the HMC8500PM5E?
The quiescent current (IDDQ) of the HMC8500PM5E is 100 mA, achieved with a gate bias control voltage (VGG) of −2.65 V typical).
- What is the supply voltage range for the HMC8500PM5E?
The supply voltage range for the HMC8500PM5E is from 24 V to 32 V).
- What is the noise figure (NF) of the HMC8500PM5E?
The noise figure (NF) of the HMC8500PM5E is 4.5 dB).
- What is the output third-order intercept (OIP3) of the HMC8500PM5E?
The output third-order intercept (OIP3) of the HMC8500PM5E is 47 dBm per tone at an output power of 30 dBm).
- Is an evaluation board available for the HMC8500PM5E?
