HMC448
v00.0902
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 19 - 25 GHz OUTPUT
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC448 is suitable for:
Output Power: +11 dBm
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
Wide Input Power Range: -4 to +6 dBm
Fo, 3Fo Isolation: >20 dBc @ Fout= 20 GHz
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -135 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: 5V@ 48 mA
• Pt to Pt & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military & Space
Die Size: 1.16 mm x 1.20 mm x 0.1 mm
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC448 die is a x2 active broadband frequency
multiplier chip utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology.
When driven by a 0 dBm signal, the multiplier
provides +11 dBm typical output power from 19 to
25 GHz. The Fo and 3Fo isolations are >22 dBc
up to 22 GHz. This multi-rate frequency multiplier
can be used in the generation of a half rate clock
for 40 Gbps systems or as part of a multiplier chain
to generate a full rate 40 Gbps clock. The HMC448
is also ideal for use in LO multiplier chains for Pt
to Pt & VSAT Radios yielding reduced parts count
vs. traditional approaches. The low additive SSB
Phase Noise of -135 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset helps
maintain good system noise performance. All data
is with the chip in a 50 ohm test fixture connected
via 0.076mm x 0.0127mm (3mil x 0.5mil) ribbon
bonds of minimal length 0.31mm (<12mils).
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vd1 = Vd2 = 5.0V, 0 dBm Drive Level
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dBm
dBc
Frequency Range, Input
Frequency Range, Output
Output Power
9.5 - 11.0
11.0 - 12.5
19 - 22
22 - 25
12
5
9
25
25
9
8
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)
3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)
Input Return Loss
15
22
dBc
6
dB
Output Return Loss
5
5
dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset)
Supply Current (Idd)
-135
48
-135
48
dBc/Hz
mA
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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