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MICROWAVE CORPORATION
HMC279MS8G
GaAs MMIC DRIVER AMPLIFIER
2.5 - 4.2 GHz
Features
High Gain: 36 dB
Psat Output Power: +14 dBm
Single Supply: +3V @ 60 mA
Ultra Small Package: MSOP8G
No External Matching Required
8
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Typical Applications
The HMC279MS8G is ideal for:
鈥?2.6 - 2.7 GHz MMDS
鈥?3.5 GHz Wireless Local Loop
鈥?3.7 - 4.2 GHz Satellite
(Receive and Transmit Bands)
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC279MS8G is a +3V GaAs MMIC driver ampli-
鏗乪r covering the 2.5 - 4.2 GHz frequency range. The
device is packaged in a low cost, surface mount MSOP
plastic package with an exposed base paddle for
improved RF ground. The ampli鏗乪r provides greater
than 36dB gain and +14 dBm P1dB while operating
from a single +3V supply at only 60mA. No external
components are required and the ampli鏗乪r occupies
less than 0.023 sq. in. (14.6 sq. mm). All data is taken
with the ampli鏗乪r assembled into a 50 ohm test 鏗亁ture
with the exposed ground paddle connected to RF
ground.
Electrical Speci鏗乧ations,
T
A
= +25擄 C, Vdd= +3V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Variation over Temperature
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
Supply Current (Idd)
5
5
44
8
11
17
33
Min.
Typ.
2.5 - 3.7
36
鹵0.03
10
9
52
12
14
22
5
60
8
40
鹵0.045
6
8
42
9
11
15
35
Max.
Min.
Typ.
3.7 - 4.2
38
鹵0.03
11
13
48
12
14
20
5
60
8
41
鹵0.045
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB/擄C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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