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HMC364G8
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC
DIVIDE-BY-2, DC - 13.0 GHz
Features
Ultra Low SSB Phase Noise: -145 dBc/Hz
Wide Bandwidth
Output Power: 7 dBm
Single DC Supply: +5V
8 Lead Hermetic SMT Package
Typical Applications
Prescaler for DC to X Band PLL Applications:
• Point-to-Point / Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT Radios
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• Fiber Optic
• Test Equipment
• Space & Military
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC364G8 is a low noise Divide-by-2 Static
Divider with InGaP GaAs HBT technology in an
8 lead glass/metal surface mount (hermetic)
package. This device operates from DC (with a
square wave input) to 13 GHz input frequency
with a single +5.0V DC supply. The low addi-
tive SSB phase noise of -145 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
offset helps the user maintain good system noise
performance.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, 50 Ohm System, Vcc= 5V
Parameter
Maximum Input Frequency
Minimum Input Frequency
Input Power Range
Sine Wave Input. {1}
Fin = 1 to 9 GHz
Fin = 9 to 12 GHz
Fin = 12 to 13 GHz
Output Power
Fin = 6 GHz
Fin = 9 GHz
Fin = 12 GHz
Fin = 13 GHz
Reverse Leakage
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz offset)
Output Transition Time
Supply Current (Icc)
Both RF Outputs Terminated
Pin = 0 dBm, Fin = 6 GHz
Pin = 0 dBm, Fout = 882 MHz
-15
-15
-10
3
1
-2
-3
Conditions
Min.
13
Typ.
13.5
0.2
>-20
>-20
>-15
7
5
2
1
40
-145
100
110
0.5
+10
+5
+2
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dBc/Hz
ps
mA
1. Divider will operate down to DC for square-wave input signal.
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GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONICALLY
Input Sensitivity Window
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Temperature
PUMPED MIXER
vs.
- 25 GHz
Input Sensitivity Window, T= 25 °C
20
20
10
10
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Min Pin +25C
Max Pin +25C
Min Pin +85C
Max Pin +85C
Min Pin -40C
Max Pin -40C
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
Recommended
Operating Window
0
-10
-10
10
-20
-20
-30
0
1
2
3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
0
1
2
3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs. Temperature
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
0
1
2
3
4
SSB Phase Noise
Performance, Pin= 0 dBm, T= 25 °C
0
-20
-40
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
2
10
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Output Harmonic
Content, Pin= 0 dBm, T= 25 °C
0
Reverse Leakage, Pin= 0 dBm, T= 25 °C
0
Both Output Ports Terminated
One Output Port Terminated
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBm)
-10
POWER LEVEL (dBm)
-10
-20
-20
-30
PFEEDTHRU
3rd HARMONIC
-30
-40
-40
-50
0
1
2
3
4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
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Output Voltage Waveform,
Pin= 0 dBm, Fout= 882 MHz, T= 25 °C
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
-100
-200
-300
-400
-500
-600
-700
22.7 22.9 23.1 23.3 23.5 23.7 23.9 24.1 24.3 24.5 24.7
TIME (nS)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vcc = +5V)
Vcc
Channel Temperature (Tc)
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 11.9 mW/° C above 85 °C)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+13 dBm
+5.5V
135 °C
593 mW
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
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AMPLITUDE (mV)
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
4.75
5.0
5.25
Icc (mA)
100
110
120
Note: Divider will operate over full voltage range shown above
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE MATERIAL: ALUMINA LOADED BOROSILICATE GLASS.
2. LEAD, BASE, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™ (#7052 CORNING).
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 50 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES: ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
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SMT GaAs HBT MMIC
DIVIDE-BY-2, DC - 13.0 GHz
Pin Description
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
IN
RF Input must be DC blocked.
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2, 6
N/C
No connection.
3
IN
RF Input 180° out of phase with pin 1 for differential operation.
AC ground for single ended operation.
4
GND
Ground: Backside of package has exposed metal ground which must
be connected to a RF/DC ground.
5
OUT
Divided output 180° out of phase with pin 7.
7
OUT
Divided Output.
8
VCC
Supply voltage 5V ± 0.25V.
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DIVIDE-BY-2, DC - 13.0 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials
Item
J1 - J3
C1 - C4
C5
C6
U1
PCB*
Description
PC Mount SMA RF Connector
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
10 uF Tantalum Capacitor
HMC364G8 Divide-by-2
104627 Eval Board
* Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application should use
RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have
50 ohm impedance while the package ground leads
and backside ground slug 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. This evalu-
ation board is designed for single ended input testing. J2
and J3 provide differential output signals.
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12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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