PHA-13HLN+ SMT MMIC, Low Noise, Medium Power, Linear, pHEMT Amplifier

The PHA-13HLN+ is a high-performance, monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) fixed-gain amplifier developed by Mini-Circuits—a renowned manufacturer of RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components. Optimized for ultra-wideband, low-noise, and high-linearity performance, it is engineered to excel in demanding signal amplification scenarios where signal integrity, sensitivity, and reliability are critical.

• Extreme Ultra-Wideband Operation: Frequency coverage from 10 MHz to 13 GHz, supporting HF, VHF, UHF, L-band, S-band, C-band, X-band, and lower Ku-band applications.
• Superior Low-Noise Performance: Typical noise figure as low as 1.5 dB at 1 GHz, remaining below 3 dB across most of its operating band.
• High and Flat Gain Response: Consistent fixed gain of 18 dB ± 2 dB across the entire 10 MHz-13 GHz bandwidth.
• Excellent Linearity: Typical 1-dB compression point (P1dB) of +17 dBm and third-order intercept point (IP3) of +28 dBm.
• Simple Single-Supply Operation: Operates from a single +5V DC supply with approximately 60 mA quiescent current.
• Compact, High-Reliability Package: 8-lead QFN surface-mount package (3mm x 3mm) compatible with standard reflow soldering processes.
• Integrated Input/Output Matching: Internal 50Ω impedance matching eliminates need for complex external matching networks.

• Software-Defined Radios (SDRs): Core wideband amplifier for multi-band reception and transmission without hardware reconfiguration.
• Test and Measurement Equipment:
  • Spectrum analyzers & signal analyzers as pre-amplifier
  • Signal generator output stages
  • Vector network analyzer receiver chains
• Satellite & GNSS Communications:
  • VSAT uplink/downlink paths
  • Multi-constellation GNSS receivers
• Military & Aerospace Systems:
  • Tactical communications
  • Electronic warfare & SIGINT
  • Aerospace avionics
• Wireless Infrastructure & 5G:
  • 5G mmWave & Sub-6 GHz test beds
  • Wireless backhaul systems
• Industrial & Scientific Instruments:
  • Radar systems
  • Laboratory research setups

• Cable TV (CATV): In CATV systems, the PHA-13HLN+ is used to enhance the transmission stability of TV signals. It can amplify the weak signals from the signal source and compensate for the attenuation of the signal during the transmission process, ensuring that users can receive clear and stable TV pictures and sounds.
• Cellular Networks: In cellular networks, the PHA-13HLN+ serves as a driver amplifier in mobile phone base stations. It improves the signal coverage and quality, enabling better communication performance for mobile devices.
• Satellite Communication: In satellite communication systems, such as military satellite constellation systems, the PHA-13HLN+ is of great significance. At the signal transmission end, it can greatly increase the power of the processed signal, allowing the signal to cross the vast space distance and stably transmit to the ground station or other satellite nodes. Its high linearity ensures that the signal is not distorted during the amplification process, ensuring that the information content is accurately obtained by the receiving end.