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HMC-C033
GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER MODULE, 24 - 33 GHz OUTPUT
v03.0711
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +5V, 3 dBm Drive Level
Typical Applications
The HMC-C033 is suitable for:
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Military EW/Radar
• Space
The HMC-C033 is a x2 active broadband frequency
multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology in a
miniature hermetic module. When driven by a 3 dBm
signal, the multiplier provides +17 dBm typical output
power from 24 to 33 GHz. The Fo and 3Fo isolations
are >20 dBc and >30 dBc respectively at 28 GHz with
respect to output signal level. This frequency multiplier
features DC blocked I/O’s, and 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 -132 dBc/Hz at
100 kHz offset helps maintain good system noise
performance.
High Output Power: +17 dBm
Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +6 dBm
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -132 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V @ 81 mA
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable 2.92mm Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, Input 12 - 16.5 GHz
Frequency Range, Output 24 - 33 GHz
Output Power 14 17 dBm
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 20 dBc
3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 30 dBc
Input Return Loss 13 dB
Output Return Loss 20 dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset) -132 dBc/Hz
Supply Current 81 mA
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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
5
10
15
20
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
+25C
+85C
-55C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
Fo
2Fo
3Fo
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
+4.5V
+5.0V
+5.5V
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
-2 dBm
0 dBm
2 dBm
4 dBm
6 dBm
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10
24GHz
28GHz
33GHz
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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MULTIPLIER MODULE, 24 - 33 GHz OUTPUT
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vdc = +5V) +13 dBm
Bias Supply Voltage (Vdc) +6 Vdc
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 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
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level
Output Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level
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MULTIPLIER MODULE, 24 - 33 GHz OUTPUT
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN and
RF Ground
Pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms. RFIN uses a female
2.92mm eld replaceable connector.
2, 5, 6 GND One of these pins must be connected
to power supply ground.
3Vdc
Power supply voltage for the amplier includes a 7.5V
zener diode for over voltage and negative voltage
protection
4RFOUT and
RF Ground
Pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms. RFOUT uses a female
2.92mm eld replaceable connector.
Pin Description
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Outline Drawing
Package Information
Package Type C-10
Package Weight [1] 18.7 gms [2]
Spacer Weight 3.3 gms [2]
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
HMC-C033
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MULTIPLIER MODULE, 24 - 33 GHz OUTPUT
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
4. TOLERANCES:
4.1 .XX = ±0.02
4.2 .XXX = ±0.010
5. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT
