Device Overview

General Description

The HLM-40 is a high-power GaAs Schottky diode signal limiter featuring high IP3 and high-power handling. It offers low insertion loss and low return loss from DC through Ka band and has a typical 1dB compression point of 15dBm. Its high-power handling makes it ideal for protecting sensitive components and for applications requiring high linearity.

Photo of HLM-40CH

Features

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Applications

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Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
HLM-40UHigh Power 40GHz LimiterStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
HLM-40CHHigh Power 40GHz Limiter-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
A2025-03-19Updated Catalog Outline | ECN 24096

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
RF Power Handling , Average 4W
RF Power Handling , Peak 20W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-1.38 x 1.17 mm

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Electrical Specifications

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Insertion Loss -0 40-0.51.5dB
Return Loss -0 40-26-dB
Flat Leakage -- --18-dBm
Flat Leakage -- --18-dBm
Input P1dB -- --15-dBm

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for HLM-40CH
Return Loss graph for HLM-40CH
P1dB graph for HLM-40CH
P0.1dB Compression Point (dBm) graph for HLM-40CH
Output Power vs. Input Power (dBm) graph for HLM-40CH
Output Power vs Input Power graph for HLM-40CH
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 1 GHz graph for HLM-40CH
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 10 GHz graph for HLM-40CH

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Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 20 GHz graph for HLM-40CH
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 30 GHz graph for HLM-40CH
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 40 GHz graph for HLM-40CH
Harmonic Suppression vs. Frequency @ +5 dBm Input (dBc) graph for HLM-40CH
Harmonic Suppression vs. Input Power @ 1 GHz (dBc) graph for HLM-40CH
3F Harmonic Output Power vs. Frequency (dBm) graph for HLM-40CH
5F Harmonic Output Power vs. Frequency (dBm) graph for HLM-40CH
Input IP3 graph for HLM-40CH

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Input IP2 (dBm) vs. Frequency graph for HLM-40CH

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HLM-40U - Typical Performance Plots

Performance plots for the connectorized module are shown for measurements where directly probed measurements of the die are unavailable. Note that the following measurements include losses from connectors and microstrip traces.

Small Signal Insertion Loss (dB) graph for HLM-40U
Small Signal Return Loss, U-package (dB) graph for HLM-40U
P1dB (dBm) graph for HLM-40U
P0.1dB Compression Point (dBm) graph for HLM-40U
Output Power vs. Input Power (dBm) graph for HLM-40U
Output Power vs. Input Power, Extended Power Range (dBm) graph for HLM-40U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 1 GHz graph for HLM-40U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 10 GHz graph for HLM-40U

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Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 20 GHz graph for HLM-40U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 30 GHz graph for HLM-40U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 40 GHz graph for HLM-40U
Harmonic Suppression vs. Frequency @ +5 dBm Input (dBc) graph for HLM-40U
Harmonic Suppression vs. Input Power @ 1 GHz (dBc) graph for HLM-40U
3F Harmonic Output Power vs. Frequency (dBm) graph for HLM-40U
5F Harmonic Output Power vs. Frequency (dBm) graph for HLM-40U
Input IP3, Small Signal (dBm) graph for HLM-40U

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Input IP2, Small Signal graph for HLM-40U

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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