HMC578LC3B v02.0512 FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 23 - 33 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC578LC3B is suitable for: High Output Power: +15 dBm * Clock Generation Applications: SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64 Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +6 dBm * Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios Fo Isolation: >20 dBc @ Fout= 28 GHz 100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -132 dBc/Hz * Test Instrumentation Single Supply: +5V@ 81 mA * Military & Space RoHS Compliant 3x3 mm SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC578LC3B is a x2 active broadband frequency 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. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, Vdd1, Vdd2 = +5V, 3 dBm Drive Level Parameter Min. Frequency Range, Input Frequency Range, Output Max. Units GHz 23 - 33 GHz 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 -132 dBc/Hz 81 mA Output Power SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset) Supply Current (Idd1 & Idd2) 1 Typ. 11.5 - 16.5 10 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 HMC578LC3B v02.0512 SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 23 - 33 GHz Output Power vs. Temperature @ 3 dBm Drive Level Output Power vs. Drive Level 25 6 dBm 16 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 20 12 8 +25 C +85 C -40 C 4 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -6 dBm -2 dBm 2 dBm -4 dBm 0 dBm -20 -25 -30 0 20 22 24 26 28 30 34 32 36 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 34 36 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) Output Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 3 dBm Drive Level Isolation @ 3 dBm Drive Level 20 20 16 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 4 dBm 12 8 Vdd=4.5V Vdd=5.0V Vdd=5.5V 4 10 Fo 2Fo 3Fo 0 -10 -20 -30 0 -40 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 20 22 24 OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz) 26 28 30 32 FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Output Power vs. Input Power 20 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 15 10 5 0 -5 24.0 GHz 28.5 GHz 33.0 GHz -10 -15 -20 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) 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 2 HMC578LC3B v02.0512 SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 23 - 33 GHz Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 3 +25 C +85 C -40 C -4 +25 C +85 C -40 C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT 0 -10 -15 -8 -12 -16 -20 -20 10 11 12 13 14 15 FREQUENCY (GHz) 16 17 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 HMC578LC3B v02.0512 SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 23 - 33 GHz Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd RF Input (Vdd = +5V) +13 dBm Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA) Supply Voltage (Vdd) +6.0 Vdc 4.5 81 Channel Temperature 175 C 5.0 81 5.5 81 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 Note: Multiplier will operate over full voltage range shown above. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings 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 -C6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 7. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1. 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 4 HMC578LC3B v02.0512 SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 23 - 33 GHz FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT Pin Description 5 Pin Number Function Description 1, 3, 7, 9 GND Package bottom must also be connected to RF/DC ground. 2 RFIN Pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 4 - 6, 11 N/C These pins are internally not connected; however, this product was specified with these pins connected to RF/ DC ground. 8 RFOUT 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 F are required. Interface Schematic Application Circuit Component Value C1, C2 100 pF C3, C4 1,000 pF C5, C6 2.2 F 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 HMC578LC3B v02.0512 SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 23 - 33 GHz FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT Evaluation PCB 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 F 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 The circuit board used in the final application should be generated with proper RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 ohm impedance 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. 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 6