The HMC278MS8G is a 100mW GaAs MMIC medium power amplifier covering 1.7 to 3GHz frequency range. This device is packaged in a low cost, surface mount 8 lead MSOP plastic package with an exposed base paddle for improved RF ground and thermal dissipation. The self-biased amplifier provides 21 dB of gain and +20 dBm P1dB output power while operating from a single positive supply of Vdd=+5V @ 130mA. At Vdd = +3V the gain is 19 dB with a P1dB of +16dBm. With RF I/Os matched to 50Ω, external component requirements are minimal. The MSOP8 package is ideal for low profile portable wireless devices. Use the HMC278MS8G with the HMC309MS8 integrated LNA/TxRx switch front-end for BLUETOOTH Class I, HomeRF, 802.11 WLAN, and ISM 2.4GHz radios.
The HMC278MS8G is a surface mount integrated circuit amplifier designed for wireless applications such as PCS/3G, MMDS, HomeRF, and Bluetooth. It features a single supply operation ranging from +3V to +5V and utilizes an ultra-small 8-lead MSOP package with an exposed base paddle for improved thermal dissipation.
| Frequency Range | 1.7 - 3.0 GHz (Typ) |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | +3V to +5V |
| Package Type | 8 Lead MSOP |
| Gain (Typical @ +5V) | 21 dB |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 deg C |
The device covers a frequency range from 1.7 GHz to 3.0 GHz.
The amplifier provides a typical gain of 21 dB when operating from a +5V supply.