Overview
The HMC903LP3ETR is a self-biased, gallium arsenide (GaAs), monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), pseudomorphic (pHEMT), low noise amplifier (LNA) produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is housed in a 16-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm, LFCSP package. It operates within the frequency range of 6 GHz to 17 GHz, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 6 GHz to 17 GHz | |
| Small Signal Gain | 18.5 dB | |
| Noise Figure (6 GHz to 16 GHz) | 1.7 dB | |
| Output Third-Order Intercept (IP3) | 25 dBm | |
| P1dB Output Power | 14.5 dBm | |
| Supply Voltage | 3.5 V | |
| Supply Current (IDQ) | 80 mA | |
| Package Type | 16-Lead LFCSP (3 mm × 3 mm) | |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Key Features
- Self-biased GaAs pHEMT MMIC LNA with optional bias control for IDQ reduction.
- Internally matched to 50 Ω input and output, dc blocked.
- High small signal gain of 18.5 dB and low noise figure of 1.7 dB in the 6 GHz to 16 GHz band.
- High output IP3 of 25 dBm across the full band.
- Low power consumption: 80 mA from a 3.5 V supply.
- Ideal for high capacity microwave radios and video satellite (VSAT) applications.
Applications
- Point to point radios
- Point to multipoint radios
- Military and space applications
- Test instrumentation
- High capacity microwave radios
- Video satellite (VSAT) applications
- Local oscillator (LO) driver for balanced, I/Q or image reject mixers
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC903LP3ETR?
The HMC903LP3ETR operates within the frequency range of 6 GHz to 17 GHz.
- What is the small signal gain of the HMC903LP3ETR?
The small signal gain is 18.5 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC903LP3ETR in the 6 GHz to 16 GHz band?
The noise figure is 1.7 dB.
- What is the output third-order intercept (IP3) of the HMC903LP3ETR?
The output IP3 is 25 dBm.
- What is the P1dB output power of the HMC903LP3ETR?
The P1dB output power is 14.5 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage and current for the HMC903LP3ETR?
The supply voltage is 3.5 V, and the supply current is 80 mA.
- What type of package does the HMC903LP3ETR come in?
The HMC903LP3ETR is housed in a 16-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm, LFCSP package.
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the HMC903LP3ETR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- Is the HMC903LP3ETR suitable for high capacity microwave radios and VSAT applications?
Yes, it is ideal for these applications due to its internally matched input and output and high performance characteristics.
- Can the HMC903LP3ETR be used as a local oscillator (LO) driver?
Yes, it can function as an LO driver for balanced, I/Q or image reject mixers.
