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HMC577LC4B
SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 27 - 31 GHz OUTPUT
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 C, Vdd = +5V, 5 dBm Drive Level
Typical Applications
The HMC577LC4B is suitable for:
Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
Test Instrumentation
Military & Space
The HMC577LC4B is a x2 active broadband frequ-
ency multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology in a
leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. When driven
by a +5 dBm signal, the multiplier provides +20 dBm
typical output power from 27 to 31 GHz. The Fo and
3Fo isolations are >55 dBc at 29 GHz. The
HMC577LC4B is ideal for use in LO multiplier chains
for Pt to Pt & VSAT Radios yielding reduced parts
count vs. traditional approaches. The low additive
SSB Phase Noise of -128 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
helps maintain good system noise performance. The
RoHS packaged HMC577LC4B eliminates the need
for wire bonding, and allows the use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Very High Output Power: +20 dBm
Low Input Power Drive: -2 to +6 dBm
Very High Fo, 3Fo Isolation:
>55 dBc @ Fout= 29 GHz
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -128 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V@ 213 mA
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
Parameter
Min.
Typ. Max.
Units
Frequency Range, Input
13.5 - 15.5
GHz
Frequency Range, Output
27 - 31
GHz
Output Power
15
20
dBm
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)
60
dBc
3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)
55
dBc
Input Return Loss
20
dB
Output Return Loss
7
dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset)
-128
dBc/Hz
Supply Current (Idd)
213
mA
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HMC577LC4B
Output Power vs.
Temperature @ 5 dBm Drive Level
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 5 dBm Drive Level
Output Power vs. Drive Level
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Output Power vs. Input Power
Isolation @ 5 dBm Drive Level
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Fo
2Fo
3Fo
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
13.5GHz
15GHz
16.5GHz
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Vdd=4.5V
Vdd=5.0V
Vdd=5.5V
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6 dBm
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
6 dBm
4 dBm
2 dBm
0 dBm
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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
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-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
12.5
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
15.5
16
16.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Outline Drawing
RF Input (Vdd = +5V)
+13 dBm
Supply Voltage (Vdd)
+6.0 V
Channel Temperature
175 C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 C)
(derate 13.8 mW/C above 85 C)
1.24 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
73 C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc)
Idd (mA)
4.5
212
5.0
213
5.5
214
Note:
Multiplier will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER
50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C-
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
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Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1, 2, 6-13,
17-21, 23, 24
N/C
These pins are internally not connected; however,
this product was specifi ed with these pins connected
to RF/ DC ground.
3, 5, 14, 15
GND
Package bottom must also be connected
to RF/DC ground.
4
RFIN
Pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms
from 13.5 - 15.5 GHz.
15
RFOUT
Pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms
from 27 - 31 GHz.
22
Vdd
Supply voltage 5V 0.5V. External bypass capacitors
of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 F are required.
Pin Description
Application Circuit
Component
Value
C1
100 pF
C2
1,000 pF
C3
2.2 F
HMC577LC4B
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MULTIPLIER, 27 - 31 GHz OUTPUT
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