Overview
The HMC998APM5ETR from Analog Devices Inc. is a GaAs pHEMT MMIC Distributed Power Amplifier designed to operate from DC to 22 GHz. This amplifier is part of the HMC998 family and is housed in a 32-lead 5x5 mm leadless QFN surface mount package, which is RoHS compliant. It provides high gain, high output power, and excellent linearity, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC - 22 GHz | GHz |
| Gain | 15 dB | dB |
| P1dB Output Power | +32 dBm | dBm |
| Saturated Output Power (Psat) | +34 dBm | dBm |
| Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) | +42 dBm | dBm |
| Supply Voltage (Vdd) | +10V to +15V | V |
| Supply Current (Idd) | 500 mA | mA |
| Input/Output Impedance | 50 Ohms | Ohms |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65°C to +150°C | °C |
| Package Type | 32-LFQFN Exposed Pad, CSP |
Key Features
- High gain of 15 dB across the frequency range of DC to 22 GHz.
- High P1dB output power of +32 dBm and saturated output power of +34 dBm.
- High output IP3 of +42 dBm, ensuring excellent linearity.
- Internally matched 50 Ohm input and output, facilitating easy integration into multi-chip modules (MCMs).
- Supply voltage range of +10V to +15V with a typical supply current of 500 mA.
- Rugged construction with a RoHS-compliant 5x5 mm leadless QFN surface mount package.
- Slightly positive gain slope from 3 to 17 GHz, making it ideal for various high-frequency applications.
Applications
- Test Instrumentation: Ideal for use in test equipment due to its high gain and linearity.
- Microwave Radio & VSAT: Suitable for microwave radio and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems.
- Military & Space: Used in military and space applications requiring high reliability and performance.
- Telecom Infrastructure: Applicable in telecommunications infrastructure for high-frequency signal amplification.
- Fiber Optics: Used in fiber optic systems to amplify high-frequency signals.
- Radar and Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems: Its positive gain slope and high output power make it suitable for radar and EW applications.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC998APM5ETR?
The HMC998APM5ETR operates from DC to 22 GHz.
- What is the typical gain of the HMC998APM5ETR?
The typical gain is 15 dB.
- What is the P1dB output power of the HMC998APM5ETR?
The P1dB output power is +32 dBm.
- What is the supply voltage range for the HMC998APM5ETR?
The supply voltage range is +10V to +15V.
- What is the typical supply current of the HMC998APM5ETR?
The typical supply current is 500 mA.
- What is the package type of the HMC998APM5ETR?
The package type is 32-LFQFN Exposed Pad, CSP.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC998APM5ETR?
It is used in test instrumentation, microwave radio & VSAT, military & space, telecom infrastructure, fiber optics, and radar and EW systems.
- Is the HMC998APM5ETR RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC998APM5ETR is RoHS compliant.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC998APM5ETR?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the storage temperature range of the HMC998APM5ETR?
The storage temperature range is -65°C to +150°C.
