General Description
The HMC308 is a low cost MESFET MMIC amplifier that operates from a single +3 to +5V supply from 0.8 to 3.8 GHz. The surface mount SOT26 amplifi er can be used as a broadband amplifier stage or used with external matching for optimized narrow band applications. With Vdd biased at +5V, the HMC308 offers 18 dB of gain and +20 dBm of saturated output power while requiring only 53 mA of current. This amplifier is ideal as a driver amplifier for transmitters or for use as a local oscillator (LO) amplifi er to increase drive levels for passive mixers. The amplifier occupies 0.014 in2 (9 mm2), making it ideal for compact radio designs.

FEATUREs
   Gain: 18 dB
   P1dB Output Power: +17 dBm@ +5V
   Single Supply: +3V or +5V
   No External Components
   Integrated DC Blocks
   Ultra Small Package: SOT26

Typical Applications
Broadband or Narrow Band Applications:
• Cellular/PCS/3G
• Fixed Wireless & Telematics
• Cable Modem Termination Systems
• WLAN, Bluetooth & RFID