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HMC576LC3B
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SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 18 - 29 GHz OUTPUT
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, Vdd2 = +5V, 3 dBm Drive Level
Typical Applications
The HMC576LC3B is suitable for:
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military & Space
The HMC576LC3B 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 18 to 29 GHz. The Fo and
3Fo isolations are >20 dBc at 24 GHz. The
HMC576LC3B 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. The
RoHS packaged HMC576LC3B 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= 24 GHz
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -132 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V@ 82 mA
RoHS Compliant 3x3 mm SMT Package
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, Input 9 - 14.5 GHz
Frequency Range, Output 18 - 29 GHz
Output Power 10 15 dBm
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 20 dBc
3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 20 dBc
Input Return Loss 10 dB
Output Return Loss 10 dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset) -132 dBc/Hz
Supply Current (Idd1 & Idd2) 82 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
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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
18GHz
24GHz
29GHz
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
-6 dBm
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
2 dBm
4 dBm
6 dBm
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Outline Drawing
RF Input (Vdd = +5V) +13 dBm
Supply Voltage (Vdd) +6.0 Vdc
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 7.5 mW/°C above 85 °C) 676 mW
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 133 °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 82
5.0 82
5.5 83
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.
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC576LC3B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H576
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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
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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 µF Tantalum Capacitor
U1 HMC576LC3B 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 nal 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.
