HMC444LP4
/
444LP4E
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x8 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 9.9 - 11.2 GHz OUTPUT
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Typical Applications
Active Multiplier for X Band Applications:
• Fiber Optic
Features
Output Power: +6 dBm
Sub-Harmonic Suppression: >25 dBc
SSB Phase Noise: -136 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V@ 68 mA
24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16 mm
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• Point-to-Point Radios
• Military Radar
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC444LP4 & HMC444LP4E are active
miniature x8 frequency multipliers utilizing InGaP
GaAs HBT technology in 4x4 mm leadless surface
mount packages. Power output is +6 dBm typical
from a 5.0V supply voltage and varies little vs. input
power, temperature and supply voltage. Suppression
of undesired fundamental and sub-harmonics is >25
dBc typical with respect to output signal level. The
low additive SSB phase noise of -136 dBc/Hz at 100
kHz offset helps the user maintain good system noise
performance. The HMC444LP4 & HMC444LP4E are
ideal for use in LO multiplier chains allowing reduced
parts count vs. traditional approaches.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc= 5.0V
Parameter
Frequency Range, Input
Frequency Range, Output
Input Power Range
Output Power
Sub-Harmonic Suppression
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset)
Supply Current (Icc)
Pin= 0 dBm
-15
3
6
25
22
7
-136
68
91
Min.
Typ.
1.2375 - 1.40
9.9 - 11.2
+5
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dBm
dBm
dBc
dB
dB
dBc/Hz
mA
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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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HMC444LP4
/
444LP4E
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x8 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 9.9 - 11.2 GHz OUTPUT
Output Power vs.
Temperature @ -10 dBm Drive Level
10
9
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
9.6
10
10.4
10.8
11.2
11.6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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Output Power vs. Drive Level
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
9.6
10
10.4
10.8
11.2
11.6
-20 dBm
-15 dBm
-10 dBm
-5 dBm
0 dBm
+5 dBm
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ -10 dBm Drive Level
10
9
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
8
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
9.6
10
10.4
10.8
11.2
11.6
Vcc=4.5V
Vcc=5.0V
Vcc=5.5V
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-20
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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HMC444LP4
/
444LP4E
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x8 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 9.9 - 11.2 GHz OUTPUT
SSB Phase Noise
Performance, Fout= 10.5 GHz
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
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SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
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Output Spectrum
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0
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OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
0
2
4
6
8
10 12
14
16 18 20
22 24
26
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Pin= 0dBm
Pin= -10dBm
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
7 - 60
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
HMC444LP4
/
444LP4E
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x8 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 9.9 - 11.2 GHz OUTPUT
v03.0907
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vcc= +5V)
Vcc
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C)
(derate 10 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance (R
th
)
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+20 dBm
+6V
150 °C
650 mW
100 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
4.5
5.0
5.5
Icc (mA)
66
68
70
Note: Multiplier will operate over full voltage range shown
above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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
HMC444LP4
HMC444LP4E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H444
XXXX
H444
XXXX
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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HMC444LP4
/
444LP4E
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x8 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 9.9 - 11.2 GHz OUTPUT
v03.0907
Pin Description
Pin Number
1, 2, 5-14, 17,
18, 20-24
Function
N/C
Description
No Connection
Interface Schematic
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3
RFIN
RF input needs to be DC blocked only if there is an
external DC voltage applied to RF IN.
4, 15
GND
All ground leads and ground paddle must be soldered
to PCB RF/DC ground.
Multiplied Output. AC coupled. No external DC blocks
necessary.
16
RFOUT
19
Vcc
Supply voltage 5V ± 0.5V.
7 - 62
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