Filtronic 2-26 GHz PHEMT Amplifier Solid State LMA208C is a medium power PHEMT amplifier that operates from 2 to 26GHz. It provides 9dB typical gain, 18dBm 1-dB gain compression power and 15dB input/output return loss.
The LMA208C is a 5‑stage travelling‑wave PHEMT amplifier covering 2‑26 GHz. It delivers a nominal 10 dB gain (9 dB typical) and a 1‑dB gain‑compression output power greater than 18 dBm, making it suitable for wideband driver applications in electronic counter‑measure and commercial communication systems.
The datasheet lists electrical specifications such as 7 V drain supply, 225 mA maximum drain current, 12 dBm input power, and 1.6 W power dissipation. Mechanical details include a chip size of 1.986 mm × 1.082 mm and 100 µm bond pads. Recommended assembly practices cover thermocompression wedge bonding with 25 µm wire and eutectic 80/20 Au/Sn die‑attach solder.
| Frequency Bandwidth | 2‑26 GHz |
|---|---|
| Typical Gain | 9 dB |
| 1‑dB Gain Compression Power | ≥ 18 dBm |
| Input Return Loss | -13 dB |
| Output Return Loss | -14 dB |
| Drain Supply Voltage (Vdd) | 7 V |
| Total Drain Current (Idd) | 225 mA |
| Input Power (Pin) | 12 dBm |
| Power Dissipation (Pt) | 1.6 W |
| Operating Temperature | ≤ 150 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -65 °C to 165 °C |
| Maximum Assembly Temperature | 300 °C |
| Chip Size | 1.986 mm × 1.082 mm |
The LMA208C provides a typical gain of 9 dB.
Thermocompression wedge bonding with 0.001 in (25 µm) diameter wire is recommended.
An eutectic 80/20 Gold/Tin solder at a stage temperature of 285‑290 °C is recommended.
The maximum drain supply voltage is 7 V.