The HMC308 is a low cost MESFET MMIC amplifier that operates from a single +3 to +5V Vdd supply. The surface mount SOT26 amplifier can be used as a broadband amplifier stage or used with external matching for optimized narrow band applications. With Vdd biased at +3V, the HMC308 offers 16 dB of gain and +15 dBm of saturated output power while requiring only 40mA of current. This amplifier is ideal as a driver amplifier for transmitters or for usage as a local oscillator (LO) amplifier to increase drive levels for passive mixers in the PCS, DECT, WCDMA or 2.2 - 2.7 GHz MMDS bands. The amplifier occupies 0.118" x 0.118", making it ideal for compact radio designs.