The HMC263 is a GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier from Hittite Corporation. It covers the frequency range of 24 to 36 GHz and offers 22 dB gain with a noise figure of 2.0 dB. It is ideal for millimeterwave point-to-point radios, LMDS, VSAT and SATCOM applications.
The HMC263 is a Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Low Noise Amplifier designed for the frequency range of 24 to 36 GHz. Utilizing a GaAs PHEMT process, it offers high performance with a typical gain of 22 dB and a noise figure of 2.0 dB from a single +3V bias supply at 58 mA. The device is small in size (1.33 mm x 2.48 mm) and is suitable for integration into Multi-Chip Modules (MCMs).
| Frequency Range | 24 - 36 GHz |
|---|---|
| Gain | Typ. 22 dB |
| Noise Figure | Typ. 2.0 dB |
| Supply Voltage | +3V @ 58 mA |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +85 °C |
The device is ideal for millimeterwave point-to-point radios, LMDS, VSAT, and SATCOM systems.
The maximum allowable Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2) is +5.5 Vdc.
Users must follow ESD precautions to protect the chip against strikes greater than ± 250V.