For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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HMC916LP3E
SMT MMIC x3 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 8 - 16 GHz OUTPUT
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Output Power: 2 dBm
Spurious Suppression: >15 dBc
SSB Phase Noise: -152 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz Offset
Single Supply: +5V @ 83 mA
16 Lead 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9 mm
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vcc= 5V [1]
Typical Applications
The HMC916LP3E is Ideal for:
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military Radios, Radar & ECM
• Test Instrumentation
The HMC916LP3E is an active x3 frequency mult-
iplier in a 3x3 mm leadless QFN surface mount
package. Power output is 2 dBm typical from a
single +5V supply and varies little vs. input power,
temperature and supply voltage. Suppression of
undesired fundamental and spurious is 15 dBc
typical with respect to output signal level. The low
additive SSB phase noise of -152 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
offset helps the user maintain good system noise
performance. The HMC916LP3E is ideal for use in LO
multiplier chains allowing reduced parts count versus
traditional approaches.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, Input 2.66 - 5.33 GHz
Frequency Range, Output 8 - 16 GHz
Input Power Range 0 5 10 dBm
Output power Range 2 dBm
Spurious -15 dBc
Input Return Loss 13 dB
Output Return Loss 15 dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz offset) Pin = +5 dBm -152 dBc/Hz
Supply Current (Icc) 83 mA
[1] All data shown is single ended operation.
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Output Power vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level [1]
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 0 dBm Drive Level [1]
Spurious Output vs. Fin
Pin = +5 dBm [1]
Output Power vs. Drive Level [1]
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
HMC916LP3E
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-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
0 dBm
+ 5 dBm
+ 10 dBm
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
4.75V
5.0V
5.25V
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
1rst Harmonic
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic
4th Harmonic
5th Harmonic
6th Harmonic
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBm)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] All data shown is single ended operation.
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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SSB Phase Noise vs. Pin
Fout = 12 GHz, T = 25 °C [1]
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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RF Input (Vcc = +5V) +20 dBm
Vcc +6.0V
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) 100V
Icc vs. Temperature [1]
Junction Temperature To Maintain
1 Million Hour MTTF 150 °C
Nominal Junction Temperature
(T = 85 °C) 101.4 °C
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to GND paddle, 5V supply) 39.5 °C/W
Operating Temperature -40 °C to + 85 °C
Reliability Information
[1] All data shown is single ended operation.
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
1.0e+2 1.0e+3 1.0e+4 1.0e+5 1.0e+6 1.0e+7
0 dBm
5 dBm
10 dBm
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
75
80
85
90
4.7 4.8 4.9 5 5.1 5.2 5.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
OPERATING CURRENT (mA)
Vcc (V)
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PATTERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]
HMC916LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] 916
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
HMC916LP3E
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Pin Description
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 4 - 9, 12,
13, 15, 16 GND These pins and exposed paddle must
be connected to RF/DC ground.
2RFNIN
(or GND)
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms, and
is 180° out of phase with pin 3 for differential opera-
tion. RF/DC ground for single ended operation.
3 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms
10 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms
11 RFNOUT
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms, and
is 180° out of phase with pin 10 for differential opera-
tion. Terminate in 50 ohms for single ended operation.
14 Vcc Supply voltage +5V
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Evaluation PCB
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J4, J5 DC Pin
C1 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 4.7 µF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC916LP3E x3 Active Multiplier
PCB [2] 128702 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the application should
be generated with proper RF circuit design tech-
niques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm imped-
ance while the package ground leads and exposed
paddle should be connected directly to the ground
plane similar to that shown. The evaluation circuit
board shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 128383 [1]
HMC916LP3E
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Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
