HMC1020LP4E

The HMC1020LP4E from Hittite Microwave is a high-performance RMS Power Detector suitable for RF power measurement and control applications operating at frequencies up to 3.9 GHz. This device provides an accurate RMS representation of any broadband, single-ended RF/IF input signal, ensuring reliable power measurements regardless of signal wave shape or crest factor.

Key technical specifications include a detection accuracy of ±1 dB across the operating frequency range, and an impressive input dynamic range from -65 dBm to +7 dBm, covering a total span of 72 dB. The integration bandwidth is digitally programmable, allowing users to dynamically adjust the operation bandwidth for different modulation types on the same platform. This feature, combined with excellent temperature stability and a power-down mode, makes the HMC1020LP4E ideal for wide bandwidth, wide dynamic range applications.

The HMC1020LP4E is housed in a compact 24-lead, 4x4mm SMT package, occupying only 16mm². It features an internal op-amp at the output stage, enabling slope and intercept adjustments for controller applications. This detector is well-suited for applications such as Point-to-Point Microwave Radio, VSAT systems, wideband power monitoring, receiver signal strength indication (RSSI), and general test and measurement equipment.

With its broadband single-ended RF input, precise detection accuracy, and flexible integration bandwidth, the HMC1020LP4E offers a robust solution for demanding RF power monitoring needs.