HMC370LP4
/
370LP4E
v04.0110
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x4 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 14.4 - 16.4 GHz OUTPUT
Typical Applications
Features
Output Power: 0 dBm
Sub-Harmonic Suppression: >22 dBc
SSB Phase Noise: -140 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V @ 55 mA
24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16 mm
2
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FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT
The HMC370LP4(E) is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Fiber Optic
• Military
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC370LP4(E) is an active miniature x4 fre-
quency multiplier utilizing InGaP GaAs HBT
technology in a 4x4 mm leadless surface mount
package. Power output is 0 dBm typical from a
5V supply voltage and varies little vs. input power,
temperature and supply voltage. Suppression of
undesired fundamental and sub-harmonics is >22
dBc typical with respect to output signal level. The
low additive SSB phase noise of -140 dBc/Hz at
100 kHz offset helps the user maintain good sys-
tem noise performance. The HMC370LP4(E) are ideal
for use in LO multiplier chains allowing reduced parts
count vs. traditional approaches.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vcc = 5V
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
-4
0
22
18
7
-140
55
73
Min.
Typ.
3.6 - 4.1
14.4 - 16.4
+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
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC370LP4
/
370LP4E
v03.0907
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x4 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 14.4 - 16.4 GHz OUTPUT
Output Power vs.
Temperature @ -10 dBm Drive Level
4
3
Output Power vs. Drive Level
4
3
7
-20 dBm
-15 dBm
-10 dBm
-5 dBm
0 dBm
+5 dBm
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
14
14.4
14.8
15.2
15.6
16
16.4
16.8
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
2
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
14
14.4
14.8
15.2
15.6
16
16.4
16.8
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ -10 dBm Drive Level
4
3
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
14
14.4
14.8
15.2
15.6
16
16.4
16.8
OUTPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vcc=4.5V
Vcc=5.0V
Vcc=5.5V
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-25
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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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HMC370LP4
/
370LP4E
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x4 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 14.4 - 16.4 GHz OUTPUT
SSB Phase Noise
Performance, Fout= 15.0 GHz
0
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Output Spectrum
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
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OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
-40
-60
-80
Pin = 0 dBm
Pin = -10 dBm
FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT
-100
-120
-140
-160
10
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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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
HMC370LP4
/
370LP4E
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x4 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 14.4 - 16.4 GHz OUTPUT
Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc
Vcc (V)
4.5
5.0
5.5
Icc (mA)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vcc = +5V)
Vcc
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C)
(derate 8.1 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance (R
th
)
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+20 dBm
+5.5V
135 °C
530 mW
123.6 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
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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
HMC370LP4
HMC370LP4E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H370
XXXX
H370
XXXX
[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
HMC370LP4
/
370LP4E
SMT GaAs HBT MMIC x4 ACTIVE
FREQUENCY MULTIPLIER, 14.4 - 16.4 GHz OUTPUT
v03.0907
Pin Description
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FREQ. MULTIPLIERS - ACTIVE - SMT
Pin Number
1, 2, 5-14, 17,
18, 20-24
Function
Description
The pins are not connected internally; however, all
data shown herein was measured with these pins
connected to RF/DC ground externally.
Interface Schematic
N/C
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.
16
RFOUT
Multiplied Output. AC coupled. No external DC blocks
necessary.
19
Vcc
Supply voltage 5V ± 0.5V.
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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