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HMC441LC3B | GaAs pHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier

An efficient medium-power amplifier capable of operating at frequencies from 6 GHz to 18 GHz (with 14dB gain) and requires no external matching components.

Analog Devices
Datasheets 

When it comes to medium-power high-frequency applications, the HMC441LC3B could be the solution for you. Capable of operating at frequencies from 6 GHz to 18 GHz, this amplifier is housed in a small 3×3mm SMT leadless package. The HMC441LC3B has a saturated power output of 21.5 dBm at 27% PAE, a gain of 14 dB and a 50-Ω matched input/output thereby not requiring external matching components for design-in. Ideal for military use (EW & ECM), this RF amplifier can be used in point-to-point radios, multipoint radios and LO driver for HMC mixers.

Drawings/Package

Key Features

  • 14-dB gain

  • Saturated output power of 21 dBm @ 27% PAE

  • Single-rail supply

  • Current consumption of 90 mA at 5 V

  • 50-Ω impedance-matched inputs/outputs

  • 12 lead ceramic 3x3-mm SMT package

  • RoHS-compliant

General Applications

  • Point-to-point radios

  • Point-to-multipoint radios

  • LO driver for HMC mixers

  • Military EW & ECM

  • Harsh temperature environments (–40°C to 85°C) 

Technical Documentation

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Evaluation Board

The HMC441LC3B can be evaluated with the Evaluation PCB 109712 available from Analog Devices, or the PCB needed for evaluation can be made with the use of the provided Gerbers. As with any RF design, the PCB used to evaluate the HMC441LC3B must use RF routing and placement techniques to enable the full potential of the RF power amplifier. This includes matching the input/output impedances, ensuring the input/output signal impedances are 50 Ω, the use of ground planes and plenty of stitching via, connecting coaxial connector shields to ground and mounting the PCB to a heatsink. The diagram below shows an example evaluation board demonstrating the use of decoupling capacitors, correctly spaced via and short input/output traces with guarding.

Product Technical Specifications
  • EU RoHS
    Compliant
  • ECCN (US)
    EAR99
  • Part Status
    Active
  • HTS
    COMPONENTS
  • Automotive
    No
  • PPAP
    No
  • Manufacturer Type
    Power Amplifier
  • Number of Channels per Chip
    1
  • Maximum Operating Frequency (MHz)
    18000
  • Typical Power Gain (dB)
    14@18000MHz
  • Typical Output Power (dBm)
    20@18000MHz
  • Typical Output Intercept Point (dBm)
    32@18000MHz
  • Maximum Input Return Loss (dB)
    13(Typ)@18000MHz
  • Maximum Output Return Loss (dB)
    14(Typ)@18000MHz
  • Typical Noise Figure (dB)
    4.5@18000MHz
  • Maximum Operating Supply Voltage (V)
    6
  • Typical Single Supply Voltage (V)
    5
  • Maximum Supply Current (mA)
    115@5V
  • Power Supply Type
    Single
  • Maximum Power Dissipation (mW)
    740
  • Minimum Operating Temperature (°C)
    -40
  • Maximum Operating Temperature (°C)
    85
  • Packaging
    Tape and Reel
  • Mounting
    Surface Mount
  • Package Height
    0.8
  • Package Width
    2.9
  • Package Length
    2.9
  • PCB changed
    12
  • Standard Package Name
    LCC
  • Supplier Package
    CLLCC EP
  • Pin Count
    12
  • Lead Shape
    No Lead

Documentation and Resources

Datasheets
Design resources