New Wideband LNA Module From Hittite Spans 2 To 20 GHz

Chelmsford, MA - Hittite Microwave Corporation has introduced the first product in its new Connectorized Module product line. The HMC-C001 wideband LNA module is ideal for military EW/ECM, space, test equipment, wideband telecom, microwave radio, and industrial applications from 2 to 20 GHz.

The HMC-C001 is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT low noise distributed amplifier module that delivers a typical small signal gain of 15 dB and gain flatness of ±0.5 dB from 2–18 GHz. The high dynamic range LNA module offers a mid-band noise figure of 2.0 dB and an output P1dB of +13.5 dBm, while its self-biased topology consumes only 65 mA from a single positive supply between +9 and +15V. The HMC-C001 is internally matched to 50 Ohm, unconditionally stable, and has integral voltage regulation, overvoltage protection, and DC blocked RF ports.

The HMC-C001 utilizes a miniature, hermetically sealed housing. Field replaceable SMA connectors are provided to allow mating with standard coaxial cable assemblies. For drop-in microstrip or coplanar circuit applications, the RF connectors can readily be removed allowing the RF and DC pins of the module to be connected directly to a printed circuit board (PCB).

This new product line utilizes Hittite's standard wideband MMIC amplifier products.

Source: Hittite Microwave Corporation