HMC917LP3E
v00.0410
SMT MMIC x4 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 6 - 10 GHz OUTPUT
Features
Output Power: 2 dBm Typical
Spurious Suppression: >20 dBc
SSB Phase Noise: -148 dBc/Hz @ 100 kHz Offset
Single Supply: 5V@ 91 mA
16 Lead 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9mm²
Typical Applications
The HMC917LP3E is Ideal for:
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military Radios, Radar & ECM
• Test Instrumentation
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC917LP3E is an active x4 frequency multi-
plier housed 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 20 dBc
typical with respect to output signal level. The low
additive SSB phase noise of -148 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz
offset helps the user maintain good system noise
performance. The HMC917LP3E is ideal for use in LO
multiplier chains allowing reduced parts count versus
traditional approaches.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc = 5V
[1]
Parameter
Frequency Range, Input
Frequency Range, Output
Input Power Range
Output Power Range
Spurious
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset)
Supply Current (Icc)
[1] Single-ended operation
Pin = +5 dBm
0
Min.
Typ.
1.5 - 2.5
6 - 10
5
2
-20
7
12
-148
91
10
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dBm
dBm
dBc
dB
dB
dBc/Hz
mA
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Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC917LP3E
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FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 6 - 10 GHz OUTPUT
Output Power vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level
[1]
4
3
Output Power vs. Drive Level, T = 25 °C
[1]
4
3
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
2
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
2
1
1
0 dBm
5 dBm
10 dBm
0
-1
+25C
+85C
-40C
0
5
9
10
11
-1
-2
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
-2
5
6
7
8
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs. Supply Voltage
@ 0 dBm Drive Level, T = 25 °C
[1]
4
3
Spurious Output vs. Fin
Pin = +5 dBm, T = 25 °C
[1]
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
1rst Harmonic
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic
4th Harmonic
5th Harmonic
6th Harmonic
1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
2
1
0
4.75V
5.0V
5.25V
-1
-2
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
-100
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
[1]
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
[1]
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-10
-20
-25
+25C
+85C
-40C
-15
1.0
1.3
1.5
1.8
2.0
2.2
2.5
2.7
3.0
-30
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT LEVEL (dBm)
HMC917LP3E
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FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 6 - 10 GHz OUTPUT
SSB Phase Noise vs. Pin
Fout = 8 GHz, T = 25 °C
[1]
-120
Icc vs. Temperature
[1]
100
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OPERATING CURRENT (mA)
-130
0 dBm
5 dBm
10 dBm
95
+25C
+85C
-40C
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-140
90
-150
85
-160
1.0e+2
80
1.0e+3
1.0e+4
1.0e+5
1.0e+6
1.0e+7
4.7
4.8
4.9
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Vcc (V)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vcc = +5V)
Vcc
Storage Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+20 dBm
+6V
-65 to +150 °C
150V
Reliability Information
Junction Temperature To Maintain
1 Million Hour MTTF
Nominal Junction Temperature
(T = 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(Junction to GND paddle, 5V supply)
Operating Temperature
150 °C
101.4 °C
35.4 °C/W
-40 °C to + 85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
[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
HMC917LP3E
v00.0410
SMT MMIC x4 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 6 - 10 GHz OUTPUT
Outline Drawing
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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
HMC917LP3E
Package Body Material
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[2]
Package Marking
[1]
917
XXXX
[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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HMC917LP3E
v00.0410
SMT MMIC x4 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 6 - 10 GHz OUTPUT
Pin Description
Pin Number
1, 4 - 9, 12,
13, 15, 16
Function
GND
Description
These pins and exposed paddle must
be connected to RF/DC ground.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms, and
is 180° out of phase with pin 3 for differential opera-
tion. RF/DC ground for single ended operation.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms, and
is 180° out of phase with pin 10 for differential opera-
tion. Terminate in 50 ohms for single ended operation.
Interface Schematic
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2
3
10
11
RFNIN
(or GND)
RFIN
RFOUT
RFNOUT
14
Vcc
Supply voltage +5V
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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