HMC-APH460 Obsolete 27–31.5GHz 0.5W Power Amplifier | Stock & RFQ
Manufacturer: Analog Devices / Hittite Microwave
Product Type: GaAs HEMT MMIC Power Amplifier
Frequency Range: 27GHz to 31.5GHz
Gain: 14dB Typical
P1dB: +28dBm Typical
Saturated Output Power: +30dBm Typical
Output IP3: +37dBm Typical
Supply Voltage: +5V
Supply Current: 900mA Typical
Package/Case: Bare Die / Chip
Die Size: 3.10 × 1.26 × 0.10mm
Lifecycle Status: Obsolete
Description: 27–31.5GHz 0.5W GaAs HEMT MMIC power amplifier for microwave communication and VSAT applications
The HMC-APH460 is a two-stage GaAs HEMT MMIC power amplifier covering the 27GHz to 31.5GHz frequency range.
It is internally matched to 50Ω at both RF input and output, simplifying integration into microwave modules and hybrid assemblies.
Typical RF performance includes:
14dB gain
+28dBm P1dB
+30dBm Psat
+37dBm OIP3
+5V operation
900mA typical total supply current
The bare die is compatible with conventional die attach, thermocompression and thermosonic wire bonding, making it suitable for MCM and hybrid microwave assemblies.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | HMC-APH460 |
| Frequency Range | 27–31.5GHz |
| Technology | GaAs HEMT MMIC |
| Typical Gain | 14dB |
| Output P1dB | +28dBm |
| Saturated Output Power | +30dBm |
| Output IP3 | +37dBm |
| Supply Voltage | +5V |
| Supply Current | 900mA Typical |
| RF Impedance | 50Ω Matched Input / Output |
| Die Size | 3.10 × 1.26 × 0.10mm |
| Package | Bare Die / Chip |
| Lifecycle | Obsolete |
Typical Applications
HMC-APH460 was designed for applications including:
Point-to-point microwave radios
Point-to-multipoint radios
VSAT terminals
Ka-band communication systems
Microwave transmitter modules
Military and space systems
Hybrid RF and microwave modules
ADI specifically lists point-to-point radios, point-to-multipoint radios, VSAT, and military/space among its target applications.
HMC-APH460 Replacement
ADI's discontinuance notice identifies ADPA7006CHIP as the recommended replacement for HMC-APH460, but explicitly indicates that it is not pin-to-pin compatible.
The ADPA7006CHIP is currently recommended for new designs and provides:
| Parameter | HMC-APH460 | ADPA7006CHIP |
| Frequency | 27–31.5GHz | 18–44GHz |
| Gain | 14dB | 23.5dB |
| P1dB | +28dBm | +29dBm |
| Psat | +30dBm | +29.5dBm |
| OIP3 | +37dBm | +38dBm |
| Supply | 5V / 900mA | 5V / 800mA |
| Die Size | 3.10 × 1.26mm | 2.75 × 1.805mm |
| Lifecycle | Obsolete | Recommended for New Designs |
FAQ
Is HMC-APH460 obsolete?
Yes. Analog Devices currently classifies the HMC-APH460 as Obsolete.
What frequency range does HMC-APH460 cover?
It operates from 27GHz to 31.5GHz.
What is the output power?
Typical output power at 1dB compression is +28dBm, while saturated output power is approximately +30dBm.
What is the gain of HMC-APH460?
Typical small-signal gain is approximately 14dB.
What package does HMC-APH460 use?
HMC-APH460 is supplied as a bare MMIC die, measuring approximately 3.10 × 1.26 × 0.10mm.
What is the replacement for HMC-APH460?
ADI lists ADPA7006CHIP as the replacement in its discontinuance notice, but it is not pin-to-pin compatible.
Where can I request HMC-APH460 stock?
DataStorageIC supports RFQs for HMC-APH460 and other obsolete Hittite / Analog Devices RF power amplifiers. Provide the required quantity for availability and pricing.
