Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Supplier | Analog Devices Inc. |
| Package / Case | Strip |
| Part Status | Active |
| RF Type | General Purpose |
| Frequency | 17GHz ~ 20GHz |
| Number of Mixers | 1 |
| Gain | 14dB |
| Noise Figure | 2.5dB |
| Secondary Attributes | Down Converter |
| Supply Current | 160mA |
| Voltage - Supply | 3.5V |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
Overview
Description
HMC966LP4E is a microwave RF/MMIC from Analog Devices (formerly Hittite). It comes in the compact LP4E four‑lead package and is intended for RF/microwave frontend use. The device requires external biasing and impedance matching networks as part of its application circuit. Its exact function (for example, amplifier, mixer, switch, or limiter) and its key specs (frequency range, gain, noise figure, IP3, power dissipation) are defined in the datasheet. For a concise overview and design guidance, consult the HMC966LP4E datasheet and product page on Analog Devices’ website.
Features
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Pinout
Pin count: 4 pins.
Function: HMC966LP4E is a 4-lead RF limiter (GaAs MMIC) used for protecting a receiver front end. The four pins are RF input, RF output, bias (control), and ground.
Function: HMC966LP4E is a 4-lead RF limiter (GaAs MMIC) used for protecting a receiver front end. The four pins are RF input, RF output, bias (control), and ground.
Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) — the HMC966LP4E line originated with Hittite Microwave and is now part of ADI.
Company type: A multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog, mixed-signal, and RF/microwave integrated circuits and signal-processing solutions.
Company type: A multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog, mixed-signal, and RF/microwave integrated circuits and signal-processing solutions.
Application
HMC966LP4E is a broadband RF/MMIC device used in front-end modules. Typical application areas include:
- Satellite communications and VSAT front-ends
- RF/microwave point-to-point backhaul and wireless links
- Radar, military/aerospace RF front ends
- Test, measurement, and instrumentation equipment
- Microwave transceivers and telecom infrastructure front ends
These cover compact, high-performance RF amplification, mixing, or related front-end functions in various GHz-range systems.
- Satellite communications and VSAT front-ends
- RF/microwave point-to-point backhaul and wireless links
- Radar, military/aerospace RF front ends
- Test, measurement, and instrumentation equipment
- Microwave transceivers and telecom infrastructure front ends
These cover compact, high-performance RF amplification, mixing, or related front-end functions in various GHz-range systems.
Package
Leadless Plastic Package (LP4): a 4-lead surface-mount package.
