HMC794LP3E
v00.0709
2 GHz LOW NOISE PROGRAMMABLE
DIVIDER (N = 1 to 4)
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Typical Applications
The HMC794LP3E is ideal for:
• LO Generation with Low Noise Floor
• Clock Generators
• Mixer LO Drive
• Military Applications
• Test Equipment
• Sensors
Features
Low Noise Floor: -163 dBc/Hz at 10 MHz offset
and -160 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
Programmable Frequency Divider, N = 1, 2, 3 or 4
200 MHz to 2 GHz Input Frequency Range
50% Duty Cycle Outputs
Up to +10 dBm Output Power
Sleep Mode: Consumes <1 μA
16 Lead 3X3 mm SMT Package: 9mm
2
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC794LP3E is a SiGe BiCMOS low noise
programmable frequency divider in a 3x3mm lead-
less surface mount package. The circuit can be
programmed to divide from N = 1 to N = 4 in the
200 MHz to 2 GHz input frequency range. The high
level output power (up to 10 dBm) with a very low
SSB phase noise and 50% duty cycle makes this
device ideal for low noise clock generation, LO
generation and LO drive applications. Configurable
bias controls allow power minimization of up to 20%.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc = +5V, Zo = 50Ω, Bias1 = GND
Parameter
RF Input Characteristics
Max RF Input Frequency
Min RF Input Frequency
RF Input Power
Divider Output Characteristics
Differential Output Power
SSB Phase Noise @ 10 MHz Offset
SSB Phase Noise @ 100 kHz Offset
SSB Phase Noise @ 10 kHz Offset
Duty Cycle for Differential Mode
Logic Inputs
VIH Input High Voltage
VIL Input Low Voltage
3
0
5
0.4
V
V
+5 dBm Input Power
+5 dBm Input Power, 2 GHz Input
Programmable in 2 steps
(see the Pout plots for each division ratio)
-3
10
-163
-160
-153
50 ±3
12
dBm
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
%
Note: best SSB Phase Noise for Pin > 5 dBm
200
-2
3
10
2
GHz
MHz
dBm
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
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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
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HMC794LP3E
v00.0709
2 GHz LOW NOISE PROGRAMMABLE
DIVIDER (N = 1 to 4)
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc = +5V, Zo = 50Ω, Bias1 = GND
(Continued)
Parameter
Power Supplies
Vcc
Current Consumption
Itot - Total Current Consumption
Itot - Total Current Consumption
[1]
Sleep Current
CBias Reference Voltage
[2]
5V Supply
5V supply, CTRL = 0V, BIAS0 = 0V
CTRL = 0V, BIAS0 = 5V
CTRL = 5V, BIAS0 = 0V
EN = 0V
Measured with 10 GΩ Volt meter
3.8
100
100
109
115
150
130
150
150
1
mA
mA
mA
mA
μA
V
Analog Supply
4.75
5
5.25
V
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
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[1] Bias0 = 0V, for maximum frequency range; Bias0 = 5V, for better phase noise floor; CTRL = 5V, for maximum output power
[2] CBias voltage pin cannot drive external load. It must be measured with a 10 GΩ volt meter such as Agilent 34410A, typical 10 MOhms DVM
will read erroneously.
Input Sensitivity Window
20
15
Residual Phase Noise
Divide by 1, 2, 3 & 4, (Differential)
[3]
-120
-130
Div By 1
Div By 2
Div By 3
Div By 4
10
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-140
5
Recommended
Operating Window
-150
0
-160
-5
-170
-10
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
-180
1
10
10
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Pout vs. Div Ratio
[4]
, (Single-Ended)
15
Pout vs. Div Ratio
[4]
, (Differential)
15
10
10
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
0
-5
Div by 1
Div by 2
Div by 3
Div by 4
0
-5
Div by 1
Div by 2
Div by 3
Div by 4
-10
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-10
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
[3] CTRL = +5V, Bias0 = 0V, Pin = +8 dBm @ 2 GHz
[4] CTRL = +5V, Bias0 = 0V, Pin = +4 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
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DIVIDER (N = 1 to 4)
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Pout Divide-by-1 vs. Temperature
[1]
,
(Single-Ended)
10
Pout Divide-by-2 vs. Temperature
[1]
,
(Single-Ended)
10
5
5
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
-5
-5
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
-10
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
-10
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Pout Divide-by-3 vs. Temperature
[1]
,
(Single-Ended)
10
Pout Divide-by-4 vs. Temperature
[1]
,
(Single-Ended)
10
5
5
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
-5
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
-5
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
-10
-10
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Pout Divide-by-3 vs. CTRL & Bias0
[2]
(Single-Ended)
10
Pout Divide-by-4 vs. CTRL & Bias0
[2]
(Differential)
15
10
5
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
0
CTRL = 0V, BIAS0= 0V
CTRL = 5V, BIAS0 = 0V
CTRL = 0V, BIAS0 = 5V
0
CTRL = 0V, BIAS0 = 0V
CTRL = 5V, BIAS0 = 0V
CTRL = 0V, BIAS0 = 5V
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] CTRL = 0V, Bias0 = 0V, Pin = +4 dBm [2] Pin = +4 dBm
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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 On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC794LP3E
v00.0709
2 GHz LOW NOISE PROGRAMMABLE
DIVIDER (N = 1 to 4)
Pout Divide-by-4 vs. Temperature
[1]
,
(Differential)
10
Pout Divide-by-4 vs. Supply Voltage
[1]
,
(Differential)
10
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5
5
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
0
4.75V
5.00V
5.25V
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Divide-by-1 Harmonics
[1]
, (Differential)
10
0
Divide-by-2 Harmonics
[1]
, (Differential)
10
H2
H3
H4
H5
0
-10
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBc)
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBc)
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
0.5
H2
H3
H4
H5
-20
-30
-40
-50
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Divide-by-3 Harmonics
[1]
, (Differential)
10
H2
H3
H4
H5
0
HARMONICS DIVIDE-BY-4 (dBc)
Divide-by-4 Harmonics
[1]
, (Differential)
10
H2
H3
H4
H5
0
-10
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBc)
3
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
-40
-50
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] CTRL = 0V, Bias0 = 0V, Pin = +4 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
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v00.0709
2 GHz LOW NOISE PROGRAMMABLE
DIVIDER (N = 1 to 4)
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Divide-by-4 Harmonics
[1]
, (Differential)
10
0
Divide-by-4 Harmonics
[2]
, (Single-Ended)
0
-10
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBc)
-10
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBc)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
H2
H3
H4
H5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
-20
-30
-40
H2
H3
H4
H5
-50
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input Power
Supply Voltage (Vcc)
Control Inputs
(B0, B1, CTRL, Bias0, EN)
Junction Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 33 mW/ °C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
13 dBm
5.5V
5.5V
125 °C
1.3W
30 °C/W
-65 to +125 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
Programming Truth Table
for Frequency Division Ratios
B1
0
0
1
1
0 = Logic Low
1 = Logic High
B0
0
1
0
1
Divide-by
1
2
3
4
Digital Control Input Voltages
State
Low
High
B0, B1, CTRL, BIAS1, BIAS0, EN
0 to 0.4V
3V to 5V
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
4.75
5.00
5.25
Icc (mA)
105*
115*
125*
Note: HMC794LP3E will work over full voltage range above.
* For CTRL = 0V, Bias0 = 0V
[1] CTRL = 5V, Bias0 = 0V, Pin = +4 dBm
[2] CTRL = 0V, Bias0 = 0V, Pin = +4 dBm
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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 On-line at www.hittite.com