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Device Overview
General Description
The HLM-20BH is a wide bandwidth GaAs Schottky diode signal limiter featuring high 30 dBm IP3 and high 4 W power handling over a broad DC-20 GHz bandwidth. It offers low 1 dB insertion loss and excellent return 15 dB loss from DC through K band and has a typical 1 dB compression point of 15 dBm. Its high power handling makes it ideal for protecting sensitive components and for applications requiring high linearity.
Features
- Insertion Loss, 0.9 dB @ 10 GHz Typical
- Power Handling, 4 W CW @ 10 GHz
- Flat Leakage, +14 to +17 dBm Typical
- P1dB, 15 dBm Typical
Applications
- RF Transceivers
- Test and Measurement Equipment
- SATCOM
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Package | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLM-20BH | High Power 20GHz Limiter | BH | - | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLM-20BH | High Power 20GHz Limiter | BH | - | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
HLM-20BH
High Power 20GHz Limiter
Table Of Contents
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2025-12-01 | Initial Release |
HLM-20BH
High Power 20GHz Limiter
Port Configuration and Functions
Port Functions
| Port | Function | Connector Type | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GND | Ground | - | BH package ground is provided through metal housing and outer coax conductor. |  |
| IN | Input | 2.92F | The input port is diode connected for the BH package. |  |
| OUT | Output | 2.92M | The output port is diode connected for the BH package. | |
HLM-20BH
High Power 20GHz Limiter
Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 100 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 125 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55 | °C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| RF Power Handling , Average 1 | 4 | W |
RF Power Handling represents an instantaneous, catastrophic limit and it isn’t derated for frequency, temperature, pulse conditions, or unit to unit variation
[1] CW @ 10 GHz, 25°C
Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Package name: BH | 9.2g |
| Dimensions | - | 30.1 x 9.5 mm |
HLM-20BH
High Power 20GHz Limiter
Electrical Specifications
The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the connectorized BH-package limiter unless otherwise specified.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss | - | 0 | 20 | - | 1 | - | dB |
| Return Loss | - | 0 | 20 | - | 15 | - | dB |
| Flat Leakage | 1 GHz CW | - | - | - | 17 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 5 GHz CW | - | - | - | 15.3 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 10 GHz CW | - | - | - | 15 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 14 GHz CW | - | - | - | 15 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 18 GHz CW | - | - | - | 14.3 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 20 GHz CW | - | - | - | 13.7 | - | dBm |
| Input IP3 | -5dBm Tone Powers at 1 MHz Spacing | 0 | 20 | - | 30 | - | dBm |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss | - | 0 | 20 | - | 1 | - | dB |
| Return Loss | - | 0 | 20 | - | 15 | - | dB |
| Flat Leakage | 1 GHz CW | - | - | - | 17 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 5 GHz CW | - | - | - | 15.3 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 10 GHz CW | - | - | - | 15 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 14 GHz CW | - | - | - | 15 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 18 GHz CW | - | - | - | 14.3 | - | dBm |
| Flat Leakage | 20 GHz CW | - | - | - | 13.7 | - | dBm |
| Input IP3 | -5dBm Tone Powers at 1 MHz Spacing | 0 | 20 | - | 30 | - | dBm |
HLM-20BH
High Power 20GHz Limiter
Typical Performance Plots
HLM-20BH
High Power 20GHz Limiter
HLM-20BH
High Power 20GHz Limiter
