HMC577LC4B
v01.1208
SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 27 - 31 GHz OUTPUT
Typical Applications
Features
Very High Output Power: +20 dBm
Low Input Power Drive: -2 to +6 dBm
Very High Fo, 3Fo Isolation:
>55 dBc @ Fout= 29 GHz
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -128 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V@ 213 mA
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
7
FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT
The HMC577LC4B is suitable for:
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military & Space
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC577LC4B is a x2 active broadband frequ-
ency multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology in a
leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. When driven
by a +5 dBm signal, the multiplier provides +20 dBm
typical output power from 27 to 31 GHz. The Fo and
3Fo isolations are >55 dBc at 29 GHz. The
HMC577LC4B 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 -128 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
helps maintain good system noise performance. The
RoHS packaged HMC577LC4B eliminates the need
for wire bonding, and allows the use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = +5V, 5 dBm Drive Level
Parameter
Frequency Range, Input
Frequency Range, Output
Output Power
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)
3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset)
Supply Current (Idd)
15
Min.
Typ.
13.5 - 15.5
27 - 31
20
60
55
20
7
-128
213
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dBm
dBc
dBc
dB
dB
dBc/Hz
mA
7 - 106
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HMC577LC4B
v01.1208
SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 27 - 31 GHz OUTPUT
Output Power vs.
Temperature @ 5 dBm Drive Level
26
24
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Output Power vs. Drive Level
25
20
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-4 dBm
-6 dBm
-2 dBm
4 dBm
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
0 dBm
2 dBm
6 dBm
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22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 5 dBm Drive Level
26
24
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Isolation @ 5 dBm Drive Level
30
20
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Fo
2Fo
3Fo
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vdd=4.5V
Vdd=5.0V
Vdd=5.5V
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs. Input Power
25
20
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-10
13.5GHz
15GHz
16.5GHz
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
INPUT POWER (dBm)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC577LC4B
v01.1208
SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 27 - 31 GHz OUTPUT
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-2
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
7
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT
-10
-15
-20
-25
12.5
-20
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
15.5
16
16.5
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
7 - 108
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC577LC4B
v01.1208
SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 27 - 31 GHz OUTPUT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vdd = +5V)
Supply Voltage (Vdd)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 13.8 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+13 dBm
+6.0 V
175 °C
1.24 W
73 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc)
4.5
5.0
5.5
Idd (mA)
212
213
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7 - 109
214
Note:
Multiplier will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
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.
7. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
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HMC577LC4B
v01.1208
SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 27 - 31 GHz OUTPUT
Pin Description
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FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT
Pin Number
1, 2, 6-13,
17-21, 23, 24
Function
N/C
Description
These pins are internally not connected; however,
this product was specified with these pins connected
to RF/ DC ground.
Package bottom must also be connected
to RF/DC ground.
Interface Schematic
3, 5, 14, 15
GND
4
RFIN
Pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
15
RFOUT
Pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
22
Vdd
Supply voltage 5V ± 0.5V. External bypass capacitors
of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 μF are required.
Application Circuit
Component
C1
C2
C3
Value
100 pF
1,000 pF
2.2 μF
7 - 110
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com