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HMC-C056
GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER MODULE, 8 - 21 GHz OUTPUT
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, +Vdc = +12V, -Vdc = -5V, RF Input Power = 6 dBm
Typical Applications
The HMC-C056 is suitable for:
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military EW/Radar
• Space
The HMC-C056 is a x2 active broadband frequency
multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology in a
miniature hermetic module. When driven by a 6 dBm
signal, the multiplier provides +14 dBm typical output
power from 8 - 21 GHz. The Fo isolation is 16 dBc
@ 15 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
-142 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset helps maintain good
system noise performance.
High Output Power: +14 dBm
Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +10 dBm
100 kHz SSB Phase Noise: -142 dBc/Hz
Fo Isolation 16 dBc @ Fout = 15 GHz
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable 2.92mm Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, Input 4 - 10.5 GHz
Frequency Range, Output 8 - 21 GHz
Output Power, fout = 10 to 20 GHz 10 14 dBm
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 16 dBc
Input Return Loss 14 dB
Output Return Loss 10 dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset), fout = 15 GHz -142 dBc/Hz
Positive Supply Current (Into Pin 3) 102 mA
Negative Supply Current (Out of Pin 5) 5mA
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Output Power vs.
Temperature @ 6 dBm Drive Level
SSB Phase Noise Performance
Fout = 15 GHz, Input Power = 6 dBm
Output Power vs. Drive Level
Output Power vs. Input Power Isolation @ 6 dBm Drive Level
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0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-55C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-180
-160
-140
-120
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
102103104105106107
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 GHz
11.5 GHz
15 GHz
20 GHz
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
2 Fo
Fo
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+1dBm
+3dBm
+5dBm
+7dBm
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vdc = +5V) +13 dBm
Bias Supply Voltage (+Vdc / -Vdc) +15V / -15V
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Input Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level
Output Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level
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-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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, 6 GND One of these pins must be connected
to power supply ground.
3 +Vdc Positive power supply voltage for the
multiplier includes a linear regulator.
4RFOUT and
RF Ground
Pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms. RFOUT uses a female
2.92mm eld replaceable connector.
5-Vdc Negative power supply voltage for the
multiplier includes a linear regulator.
Pin Description
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR
2. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN.,
OVER ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN.
3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
5. TOLERANCES: 0.010 [0.25] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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
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