Hittite Microwave Corporation has released a new SMT MMIC wideband low-noise amplifier (LNA) that covers microwave radio, military EW, and test & measurement equipment applications from 18 to 31 GHz.

The HMC519LC4 GaAs pHEMT MMIC LNA is rated from 18 to 31 GHz and delivers 14-dB gain, a 3.5 dB-noise figure, and a +24-dBm output IP3. The HMC519LC4 also exhibits consistent output power and excellent gain flatness, making it well suited for test and measurement equipment and applications that require coverage of multiple microwave radio bands with a single MMIC.

This compact, self-biased LNA consumes only 75 mA from a single +3 V supply. Furthermore, the Psat output power of +15 dBm enables this LNA to function as a LO driver for balanced, I/Q or image reject mixers. The HMC519LC4 device features 50-Ohm matched and DC blocked RF I/Os and requires no external components other than standard bias decoupling capacitors.

The LNA is housed in a RoHS-compliant, 4x4 mm leadless ceramic SMT package and complements Hittite's broad line of wideband distributed amplifier dice, SMTs and modules that cover frequencies from DC to 65 GHz.

Samples and evaluation PC boards for SMT-packaged products are available from stock and can be ordered via the company's e-commerce site or via a direct purchase order.

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