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HMC814LC3B
v02.0614
SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 13 - 24.6 GHz OUTPUT
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, Vdd2 = +5V, +4 dBm Drive Level
Typical Applications
The HMC814LC3B is ideal for:
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military & Space
• Sensors
The HMC814LC3B is a x2 active broadband frequ-
ency multiplier utilizing GaAs pHEMT technology
in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. When
driven by a +4 dBm signal, the multiplier provides
+17 dBm typical output power from 13 to 24.6 GHz.
The Fo, 3Fo and 4Fo isolations are >20 dBc at 19 GHz.
The HMC814LC3B is ideal for use in LO multiplier
chains for Pt-to-Pt & VSAT Radios yielding reduced
parts count vs. traditional approaches. The low ad-
ditive SSB Phase Noise of -136 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
offset helps maintain good system noise perfor-
mance. The RoHS packaged HMC814LC3B elim-
inates the need for wire bonding, and allows the use of
surface mount manufacturing techniques.
High Output Power: +17 dBm
Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +6 dBm
Fo Isolation: >20 dBc @ Fout = 19 GHz
100 kHz SSB Phase Noise: -136 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V @ 88 mA
12 Lead 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9 mm²
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, Input 6.5 - 12.3 GHz
Frequency Range, Output 13 - 24.6 GHz
Output Power 14 17 dBm
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 25 dBc
3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 25 dBc
Input Return Loss 410 dB
Output Return Loss 612 dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset @ Input Frequency = 19 GHz) -136 dBc/Hz
Supply Current (Idd1 & Idd2) 70 88 100 mA
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Output Power vs.
Temperature @ +4 dBm Drive Level
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ +4 dBm Drive Level
Output Power vs. Drive Level
Output Power vs. Input Power
Isolation @ +4 dBm Drive Level
0
4
8
12
16
20
12.5 14.5 16.5 18.5 20.5 22.5 24.5 26.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
12.5 14.5 16.5 18.5 20.5 22.5 24.5 26.5
0 dBm
1 dBm
2 dBm
3 dBm
4 dBm
5 dBm
6 dBm
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
12.5 14.5 16.5 18.5 20.5 22.5 24.5 26.5
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
12.5 14.5 16.5 18.5 20.5 22.5 24.5 26.5
Fo
2Fo
3Fo
4Fo
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
012345678910
15 GHz
19 GHz
23 GHz
24 GHz
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Phase Noise @ 19 GHz
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
12.5 14.5 16.5 18.5 20.5 22.5 24.5 26.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-170
-150
-130
-110
-90
-70
-50
-30
-10
102103104105106107108
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Outline Drawing
RF Input (Vdd = +5V) +10 dBm
Supply Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2) +5.5 Vdc
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 8.3 mW/°C above 85 °C) 743 mW
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 121 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 0 (Passed 150 V)
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA)
4.5 87
5.0 88
5.5 89
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]
HMC814LC3B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H814
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 This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
4 - 6, 11 N/C
These pins are not connected internally; however,
all data shown herein was measured with these pins
connected to RF/ DC ground.
8RFOUT This 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 recommended.
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 HMC814LC3B x2 Active Multiplier
PCB [2] 111173 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR
The circuit board used in the 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.
