Driver Amplifier Chip, 18 - 40 GHz

The HMC635 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC Driver Amplifier die which operates between 18 and 40 GHz. The amplifier provides 19.5 dB of gain, +29 dBm Output IP3, and +23 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression, while requiring 280 mA from a +5V supply. Ideal as a driver amplifier for microwave radio applications, or as an LO driver for mixers operating between 18 and 40 GHz, the HMC635 is capable of providing up to +24 dBm of saturated output power at 15% PAE. The amplifier’s I/Os are DC blocked and internally matched to 50 Ohms making it ideal for integration into Multi-Chip-Modules (MCMs). All data is taken with die connected at input and output RF ports via two 1 mil wedge bonds of 500μm length.

Applications

* Point-to-Point Radios

* Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT

* LO Driver for Mixers

* Military & Space

* Gain: 19.5 dB

* P1dB: +23 dBm

* Output IP3: +29 dBm

* Saturated Power:

+24 dBm @ 15% PAE

* Supply Voltage: +5V @ 280 mA

* 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output<

* Die Size: 1.95 x 0.84 x 0.10 mm