Device Overview

General Description

The HLM-100001PSM is a high-power GaAs Schottky diode signal limiter featuring high IP3 over a broad DC-10GHz bandwidth. It offers low insertion loss and excellent return loss from DC through X band and has a typical 1 dB compression point of 11 dBm. Its high power handling makes it ideal for protecting sensitive components and for applications requiring high linearity. It is available as a plastic surface mount QFN or as a connectorized evaluation board.

Photo of HLM-100001PSM

Features

  • Low 0.9dB loss at 5 GHz
  • +8.5 to +11.5 dBm Flat Leakage
  • Typical P1dB of +11 dBm
  • Small signal S2P data available

Applications

  • RF Transceivers
  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • SATCOM
  • Aerospace and Defense

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
HLM-100001PSMHigh Power DC - 10GHz LimiterQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-HLM-100001PEvaluation Board, High Power DC - 10GHz LimiterEVB

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2024-03-28Datasheet Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the HLM-100001PSM's package outline drawing is shown below. The HLM-100001PSM has the input and output ports given in Port Functions.

Diagram of the port configuration for HLM-100001PSM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Ground PaddleGround PSM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle and should be connected to RF groundEquivalent circuit for the Ground
INInput Pin 15 is the RF input port and is diode connected for the PSM and EVB package.Equivalent circuit for the Input
OUTOutput Pin 6 is the RF output port and is diode connected for the PSM and EVB package.Equivalent circuit for the Output
VCONTROLV Control A 10Ω resistor with at least a 30 mA current rating must be used in series with Pin 2 and tied to ground for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the V Control

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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
MSL 1-
RF Power Handling , Average 110W
θJC, Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance 39ºC/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

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-3 x 3 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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Electrical Specifications

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

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Flat Leakage -10 10-8.5-dBm
Input IP3 -0 10-27-dBm
Input P1dB -0 10-11-dBm
Insertion Loss 1-0 10-0.91.5dB
Return Loss 2-0 10-22-dB
Flat Leakage -2 2-11.5-dBm

[1][2] De-embedded from fixture using AFR.

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Typical Performance Plots

Typical Performance Plots measured data is de-embedded from fixture using AFR.

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for HLM-100001PSM
Return Loss graph for HLM-100001PSM

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Typical Performance Plots EVB Package

Input P1dB (dBm) graph for HLM-100001PSM
P0.1dB Compression Point (dBm) graph for HLM-100001PSM
Output Power vs Input Power graph for HLM-100001PSM
Output Power vs. Input Power, Extended Power Range (dBm) graph for HLM-100001PSM
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 1 GHz graph for HLM-100001PSM
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 14GHz graph for HLM-100001PSM
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 25GHz graph for HLM-100001PSM
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 10 GHz graph for HLM-100001PSM

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3F Harmonic Output Power vs. Frequency (dBm) graph for HLM-100001PSM
5F Harmonic Output Power vs. Frequency (dBm) graph for HLM-100001PSM
Input IP3 graph for HLM-100001PSM
Harmonic Suppression vs Input Power graph for HLM-100001PSM

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for HLM-100001PSM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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