HMC916LP3E
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SMT MMIC x3 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 8 - 16 GHz OUTPUT
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC916LP3E is Ideal for:
Output Power: 2 dBm
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
Spurious Suppression: >15 dBc
• Military Radios, Radar & ECM
SSB Phase Noise: -152 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz Offset
• Test Instrumentation
Single Supply: +5V @ 83 mA
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16 Lead 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9 mm²
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC916LP3E is an active x3 frequency multiplier in a 3x3 mm leadless QFN surface mount
package. Power output is 2 dBm typical from a
single +5V supply and varies little vs. input power,
temperature and supply voltage. Suppression of
undesired fundamental and spurious is 15 dBc
typical with respect to output signal level. The low
additive SSB phase noise of -152 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
offset helps the user maintain good system noise
performance. The HMC916LP3E is ideal for use in LO
multiplier chains allowing reduced parts count versus
traditional approaches.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vcc= 5V [1]
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, Input
Typ.
Max.
2.66 - 5.33
Frequency Range, Output
GHz
8 - 16
Input Power Range
0
Output power Range
5
Units
GHz
10
dBm
2
dBm
Spurious
-15
dBc
Input Return Loss
13
dB
Output Return Loss
15
dB
-152
dBc/Hz
83
mA
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz offset)
Pin = +5 dBm
Supply Current (Icc)
[1] All data shown is single ended operation.
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Output Power vs. Drive Level [1]
6
6
4
4
2
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
-2
-4
-6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
2
0
-4
-6
17
5
0 dBm
+ 5 dBm
+ 10 dBm
-2
7
8
9
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 0 dBm Drive Level [1]
Spurious Output vs. Fin
Pin = +5 dBm [1]
6
10
0
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBm)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
4
2
0
-2
4.75V
5.0V
5.25V
-4
-6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
1rst Harmonic
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic
-70
14
15
16
-80
17
2.5
3
3.5
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
4th Harmonic
5th Harmonic
6th Harmonic
4
4.5
5
5.5
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
0
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
-10
-15
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OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Output Power vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level [1]
-10
-15
-20
+25C
+85C
-40C
-25
-30
-20
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5.0
5.5
6.0
-35
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] All data shown is single ended operation.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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SSB Phase Noise vs. Pin
Fout = 12 GHz, T = 25 °C [1]
Icc vs. Temperature [1]
90
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OPERATING CURRENT (mA)
5
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-120
0 dBm
5 dBm
10 dBm
-130
-140
-150
-160
1.0e+2
1.0e+3
1.0e+4
1.0e+5
1.0e+6
1.0e+7
85
80
75
+25C
+85C
-40C
4.7
4.8
4.9
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vcc = +5V)
+20 dBm
Vcc
+6.0V
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
100V
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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5.2
5.3
Vcc (V)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Reliability Information
Junction Temperature To Maintain
1 Million Hour MTTF
150 °C
Nominal Junction Temperature
(T = 85 °C)
101.4 °C
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to GND paddle, 5V supply)
39.5 °C/W
Operating Temperature
-40 °C to + 85 °C
[1] All data shown is single ended operation.
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
HMC916LP3E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[2]
Package Marking [1]
916
XXXX
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[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Pin Description
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5-5
Pin Number
Function
Description
1, 4 - 9, 12,
13, 15, 16
GND
These pins and exposed paddle must
be connected to RF/DC ground.
2
RFNIN
(or GND)
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms, and
is 180° out of phase with pin 3 for differential operation. RF/DC ground for single ended operation.
3
RFIN
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms
10
RFOUT
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms
11
RFNOUT
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms, and
is 180° out of phase with pin 10 for differential operation. Terminate in 50 ohms for single ended operation.
14
Vcc
Supply voltage +5V
Interface Schematic
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC916LP3E
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SMT MMIC x3 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 8 - 16 GHz OUTPUT
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 128383
Item
Description
J1 - J3
PCB Mount SMA Connector
J4, J5
DC Pin
C1
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2
1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3
4.7 µF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
U1
HMC916LP3E x3 Active Multiplier
PCB [2]
128702 Eval Board
[1]
The circuit board used in the 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. The evaluation circuit
board shown is available from Hittite upon request.
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[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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