General Description

The HMC280MS8G is a +3.6V GaAs MMIC power amplifi er covering 5 to 6 GHz. The 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 amplifi er provides 18 dB of gain and 24 dBm Psat while operating from a single positive supply. External component requirements are minimal with the amplifier occupying less than 0.023 sq. in. (14.6 sq. mm). All data is taken with the amplifi er assembled into a 50 ohm test fixture with the exposed base paddle connected to RF ground. For transmit / receive applications use with either the HMC223MS8 or HMC224MS8 SPDT switches.

Features

Psat Output Power: +24 dBm
Output IP3: +38 dBm
High Gain: 18 dB
Single Supply: +3.6V
Ultra Small Package: MSOP8G

Typical Applications

The HMC280MS8G is ideal for:
• UNII & HiperLAN
• ISM