Device Overview

General Description

The HLM-40PSM is a high-power GaAs Schottky diode signal limiter featuring high IP3 over a broad DC-40GHz bandwidth. It offers low insertion loss and excellent return loss from DC through Ka band and has a typical 1 dB compression point of 14 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 or as a connectorized evaluation board.

Photo of HLM-40PSM

Features

  • Low 0.7dB loss at 20 GHz
  • 9.5W Peak Power (pulsed), 2.5W CW
  • +11 to +19 dBm Flat Leakage @ 1W CW
  • Typical P1dB of +14dBm
  • Small signal S2P data available

Applications

  • RF Transceivers
  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • SATCOM

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
HLM-40PSMDC - 40GHz Surface Mount LimiterQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-HLM-40PEvaluation Board, DC - 40GHz Surface Mount LimiterEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
A2025-01-07Updated operating / storage temperatures

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
RF Power Handling , Average 2.5W
RF Power Handling , Peak 9.5W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: QFN0.041g
Dimensions-4 x 4 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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Electrical Specifications

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Flat Leakage -1 1-19-dBm
Flat Leakage -20 20-15-dBm
Flat Leakage -40 40-11-dBm
Input P1dB -0 40-14-dBm
Insertion Loss -0 40-0.51.75dB
Return Loss -0 40-17-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for HLM-40PSM
Return Loss graph for HLM-40PSM
P1dB (dBm) graph for HLM-40PSM
P0.1dB Compression Point (dBm) graph for HLM-40PSM
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 1 GHz graph for HLM-40PSM
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 25GHz graph for HLM-40PSM
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 25 GHz graph for HLM-40PSM
Insertion Loss, Output Power vs. Input Power @ 30 GHz graph for HLM-40PSM

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

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Mechanical Data

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