HMC6505A Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Other) In Stock
Analog Devices HMC6505A is an evaluation PCB assembly for the HMC6505 GaAs MMIC power amplifier, enabling rapid prototyping and characterization across the 5.8 GHz to 8.5 GHz frequency range with on-board bias circuitry and RF connectors. The evaluation board provides 20 dBm output power and 25 dB gain for RF lab assessment. Available from stock with worldwide delivery.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Other
- Pin Count
- 33
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- HMC6505A Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of HMC6505A?
- Configured for 5.8 GHz to 8.5 GHz frequency range supporting C-band and X-band wireless and radar evaluation
- Delivers approximately 20 dBm output power with 25 dB typical gain for rapid RF amplifier bench characterization
- On-board bias network and SMA connectors enable immediate lab testing without additional external bias circuits
What is HMC6505A used for?
HMC6505A is used in RF engineering labs to evaluate the HMC6505 power amplifier's gain, output power, and linearity before committing to a custom PCB design. Engineers designing C-band or X-band radar, point-to-point microwave links, and test instrumentation use this evaluation board to validate system-level performance. Its pre-assembled bias circuitry reduces setup time from days to hours during initial feasibility studies.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the HMC6505A datasheet?
HMC6505A Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Analog Devices
What are equivalent replacements for HMC6505A?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which frequency band does the HMC6505A evaluation board cover, and what applications does it support?
The HMC6505A evaluation board covers the 5.8 GHz to 8.5 GHz frequency range, which spans C-band and lower X-band. This makes it suitable for evaluating power amplifier performance in point-to-point microwave backhaul links, 5.8 GHz ISM band systems, airborne radar front-ends, and electronic warfare signal generation. The on-board assembly reduces evaluation time for teams assessing HMC6505 in these high-frequency designs.
What output power and gain does HMC6505A provide during bench evaluation?
The HMC6505A delivers approximately 20 dBm saturated output power with a typical gain of 25 dB across its 5.8 GHz to 8.5 GHz operating band. These figures allow engineers to verify whether the amplifier meets link budget requirements early in the design cycle, avoiding costly PCB respins. Actual performance may vary with bias voltage and temperature, and the evaluation board's connectors allow direct measurement with a spectrum analyzer or vector network analyzer.
How does HMC6505A reduce development time compared to designing a custom RF evaluation layout from scratch?
HMC6505A ships as a fully assembled PCB with the HMC6505 GaAs MMIC soldered down, bias resistors and decoupling capacitors populated, and SMA connectors attached for immediate 50-ohm RF measurement. Engineers avoid a 4-to-6-week custom PCB turnaround for initial characterization. Lab teams can power up the board within minutes and collect S-parameter data, P1dB, and OIP3 measurements on day one, significantly compressing the RF design validation schedule.
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