HMC-C040
v01.0507
DIVIDE-BY-10 PRESCALER
MODULE, 0.5 - 17.0 GHz
Features
Ultra Low SSB Phase Noise: -155 dBc/Hz
Very Wide Bandwidth
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Typical Applications
Prescaler for 0.5 to 17 GHz PLL Applications:
• Point-to-Point / Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT Radios
• Fiber Optic
• Test Equipment
• Military & Space
Output Power: -1 dBm
Single DC Supply: +5V @ 152mA
RoHS Compliant Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature
General Description
The HMC-C040 is a low noise Divide-by-10 Static
Divider utilizing InGaP GaAs HBT technology pack-
aged in a miniature, hermetic module with replaceable
SMA connectors. This device operates from 0.5 to 17
GHz input frequency from a single +5V DC supply.
The low additive SSB phase noise of -155 dBc/Hz
at 100 kHz offset helps the user maintain excellent
system noise performance.
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, 50 Ohm System, Vdc= +5V
Parameter
Maximum Input Frequency
Minimum Input Frequency
Input Power Range
Sine Wave Input
Fin = 2 to 4 GHz
Fin = 4 to 14 GHz
Fin = 14 to 17 GHz
Output Power
Reverse Leakage
Reverse Leakage
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz offset)
Output Transition Time
Supply Current (Idc)
Fin = 0.5 to 17 GHz
Fin = 0.5 to 9 GHz
Fin = 9 to 17 GHz
Pin = 0 dBm, Fin = 4.8 GHz
Pin = 0 dBm, Fout = 882 MHz
-15
-20
-20
-4
-10
-15
-15
-1
85
70
-155
100
152
Conditions
Min.
17
Typ.
18
0.5
+10
+10
5
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dBc/Hz
ps
mA
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
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HMC-C040
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DIVIDE-BY-10 PRESCALER
MODULE, 0.5 - 17.0 GHz
Input Sensitivity Window, T= 25 °C
20
15
10
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Input Sensitivity vs. Temperature
20
15
10
INPUT POWER (dBm)
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
Min Pin +25C
Max Pin +25C
Min Pin +85C
Max Pin +85C
Min Pin -55C
Max Pin -55C
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Recommended
Operating Window
3
FREQUENCY DIVIDERS
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs. Temperature
0
-1
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-55C
SSB Phase Noise Performance,
Pin= 0 dBm, T= 25 °C
0
-20
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-40
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
2
10
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Output Harmonic Content,
Pin= 0 dBm, T= 25 °C
0
-10
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBm)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Pfeedthru
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic
Reverse Leakage, Pin= 0 dBm, T= 25 °C
0
-10
-20
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBm)
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
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HMC-C040
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MODULE, 0.5 - 17.0 GHz
Output Voltage Waveform,
Pin= 0 dBm, Fout= 882 MHz, T= 25 °C
200
150
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (Vdc)
RF Input (Vdc = +5V)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+5.5V
+13 dBm
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
AMPLITUDE (mV)
3
FREQUENCY DIVIDERS
100
50
0
-50
-100
-150
-200
23
23.2 23.4 23.6 23.8
24
24.2 24.4 24.6 24.8
25
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdc
Vdc
4.75
5.00
5.25
Idc (mA)
138
152
138
TIME (nS)
Note: Divider will operate over full voltage range shown above
Pin Description
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, SMA female, field replaceable.
RF Input is AC coupled.
2
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, SMA female, field replaceable.
Divided output is AC coupled.
3
Vdc
Supply voltage 5V ± 0.25V.
4
GND
Power supply ground.
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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 Online at www.hittite.com
HMC-C040
v02.1007
DIVIDE-BY-10 PRESCALER
MODULE, 0.5 - 17.0 GHz
Outline Drawing
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NOTES:
Package Information
Package Type
Package Weight
[1]
Spacer Weight
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
C-1
10.2 gms
[2]
N/A
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. BRACKET MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS.
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 Online at www.hittite.com
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