HMC-C024
v02.1007
WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 10 MHz - 20 GHz
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Features
Gain: 15 dB
Saturated Output Power: +24 dBm
Spurious-Free Operation
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
-55 to +85˚C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C024 Wideband Driver is ideal for:
• OC192 LN/MZ Modulator Driver
• Telecom Infrastructure
General Description
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
The HMC-C024 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Distributed
Driver Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module with
replaceable SMA connectors which operates bet-
ween 10 MHz and 20 GHz. The amplifier provides
15 dB of gain, 3 to 4 dB noise figure and +24 dBm of
saturated output power. Deviation from linear phase
of only 2 degrees from 0.01 to 10 GHz make the
HMC-C024 ideal for OC192 fiber optic LN/MZ
modulator driver applications. The wideband amplifier
I/Os are in-ternally matched to 50 Ohms and are
internally DC blocked. Integrated voltage regulators
allow for flexible biasing of both the negative and
positive supply pins, while internal bias sequencing
circuitry assures robust operation.
• Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, +Vdc = +11V to +16V, -Vdc = -3V to -12V
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
0.010 - 6.0
16
Max.
Min.
Typ.
6.0 - 12.0
15
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
12.0 - 20.0
14
13
10
13
1.0
0.018
4
Gain Flatness
0.75
0.018
3.5
0.75
0.018
3
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Noise Figure
0.025
0.025
0.025
dB/ °C
dB
Input Return Loss
19
17
10
dB
Output Return Loss
14
14
12
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Saturated Output Voltage
Group Delay
20
24
19
23
17
20
22
25
8
dBm
dBm
dBm
Vpk-pk
ps
26
25
33
30
10
10
3
3
3
Positive Supply Current (+IDC)
Negative Supply Current (-IDC)
225
1.6
225
1.6
225
1.6
mA
mA
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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