Device Overview

General Description

The HLM-8011 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 +9dBm. Its low flat leakage makes it ideal for protecting sensitive components and for applications requiring high linearity. It is available as a wire bondable die and as a connectorized module.

Photo of HLM-8011U

Features

  • DC to 30 GHz limiter
  • 4.5W Peak Power (pulsed), 30dBm CW
  • +7dBm Flat Leakage @ 1W CW
  • Typical P1dB of +9dBm

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
HLM-8011ULow Flat Leakage DC-30GHz LimiterUStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2023-03-01Initial Release
A2025-04-16Updated Outline Drawing

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

The HLM-8011 has the input and output ports given in Port Functions.

Diagram of the port configuration for HLM-8011U

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround -U package ground provided through metal housing and outer coax conductor.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
INInput 2.92FThe input port is diode connected for the U package.Equivalent circuit for the Input
OUTOutput 2.92MThe output port is diode connected for the U package.Equivalent circuit for the Output

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. If these limits are exceeded, the device may be inoperable or have a reduced lifetime.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
WeightPackage name: U10g
Dimensions-14.22 x 13.21mm

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the connectorized U-package limiter unless otherwise specified. Linear Specifications valid for input power up to the 0.1dB compression point. See Typical Performance Plots for P0.1dB graph. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Insertion Loss -0 30-0.82.5dB
Return Loss -0 30-24-dB
Flat Leakage -0 30-7-dBm
Flat Leakage -30 30-7-dBm
Input P1dB -0 30-10-dBm

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Typical Performance Plots

Small Signal Insertion Loss (dB) graph for HLM-8011U
Small Signal Return Loss (dB) graph for HLM-8011U
Input P1dB (dBm) graph for HLM-8011U
Input P0.1dB (dBm) graph for HLM-8011U
Output Power vs. Input Power (dBm) graph for HLM-8011U
Output Power vs. Input Power, Extended Power Range (dBm) graph for HLM-8011U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 10 MHz graph for HLM-8011U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 1 GHz graph for HLM-8011U

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Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 25GHz graph for HLM-8011U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 10 GHz graph for HLM-8011U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 15 GHz graph for HLM-8011U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 20 GHz graph for HLM-8011U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 25 GHz graph for HLM-8011U
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 30 GHz graph for HLM-8011U
Harmonic Suppression vs. Frequency @ -5 dBm Input (dBc) graph for HLM-8011U
Harmonic Suppression vs. Input Power @ 1 GHz (dBc) graph for HLM-8011U

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3F Harmonic Output Power vs. Frequency (dBm) graph for HLM-8011U
5F Harmonic Output Power vs. Frequency (dBm) graph for HLM-8011U
Input IP3, Small Signal (dBm) graph for HLM-8011U
Input IP2, Small Signal graph for HLM-8011U

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Input Power at Observed Failure

Power handling specification is based on tests performed at different combinations of room temperature and frequency. Input power was increased until catastrophic failure was observed. Results are shown in the following table. The power handling specification listed in the Absolute Maximum Ratings section is based on the worst observed power handling derated by 3dB.

Maximum Average Power Handling  graph for HLM-8011U
Maximum Peak Power Handling graph for HLM-8011U

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Mechanical Data

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