For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC578LC3B
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SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 23 - 33 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, Vdd2 = +5V, 3 dBm Drive Level
Typical Applications
The HMC578LC3B is suitable for:
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military & Space
The HMC578LC3B is a x2 active broadband frequ-
ency multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology in a
leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. When driven
by a +3 dBm signal, the multiplier provides +15 dBm
typical output power from 23 to 33 GHz. The Fo and
3Fo isolations are >20 dBc and >30 dBc respectively
at 28 GHz. The HMC578LC3B 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 -129 dBc/Hz at
100 kHz offset helps maintain good system noise
performance. The RoHS packaged HMC578LC3B
eliminates the need for wire bonding, and allows the
use of surface mount manufacturing techniques.
High Output Power: +15 dBm
Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +6 dBm
Fo Isolation: >20 dBc @ Fout= 28 GHz
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -132 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V@ 81 mA
RoHS Compliant 3x3 mm SMT Package
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, Input 11.5 - 16.5 GHz
Frequency Range, Output 23 - 33 GHz
Output Power 10 15 dBm
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 20 dBc
3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 30 dBc
Input Return Loss 10 dB
Output Return Loss 12 dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset) -132 dBc/Hz
Supply Current (Idd1 & Idd2) 81 mA
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 @ 3 dBm Drive Level
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 3 dBm Drive Level
Output Power vs. Drive Level
Output Power vs. Input Power
Isolation @ 3 dBm Drive Level
0
4
8
12
16
20
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-4 dBm
-6 dBm -2 dBm
0 dBm
2 dBm
4 dBm
6 dBm
0
4
8
12
16
20
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
Vdd=4.5V
Vdd=5.0V
Vdd=5.5V
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
Fo
2Fo
3Fo
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10
24.0 GHz
28.5 GHz
33.0 GHz
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vdd = +5V) +13 dBm
Supply Voltage (Vdd) +6.0 Vdc
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 7.4 mW/°C above 85 °C) 670 mW
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 135 °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 81
5.0 81
5.5 81
Note:
Multiplier will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
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.
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC578LC3B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H578
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 3, 7, 9 GND Package bottom must also be connected
to RF/DC ground.
2RFIN Pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
4 - 6, 11 N/C
These pins are internally not connected; however,
this product was specied with these pins connected
to RF/ DC ground.
8RFOUT Pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
10, 12 Vdd2, Vdd1 Supply voltage 5V ± 0.5V. External bypass capacitors
of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required.
Pin Description
Application Circuit
Component Value
C1, C2 100 pF
C3, C4 1,000 pF
C5, C6 2.2 µF
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the nal 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. A sufficient number of
via holes should be used to connect the top and
bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 112409 [1]
Item Description
J1, J2 PCB Mount SRI K Connector
J3 - J5 DC Pin
C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3, C4 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5, C6 2.2 µF Tantalum Capacitor
U1 HMC578LC3B x2 Active Multiplier
PCB [2] 111173 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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
