The HMC7891 is a limiting amplifier that operates from 2 GHz to 18 GHz, with a high gain of 47 dB. The amplifier provides a saturated output power of 13 dBm over the input power range of −30 dBm to +10 dBm, for a limiting dynamic range of 40 dB. An integrated voltage regulator provides the proper bias voltage, drawing 300 mA from a single dc power supply of 8 V ± 1 V. The amplifier is packaged in a compact modular design with field replaceable SMA connectors. It can be used in a number of commercial and military applications like telecom, T&M, electronic warfare and radar.
The HMC7891 can also be used as a frequency tripler due to the high third harmonic output level at saturation.
