HMC579
v01.0608
GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 32 - 46 GHz OUTPUT
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC579 is suitable for:
High Output Power: +13 dBm
Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +6 dBm
Fo Isolation: >25 dBc @ Fout= 38 GHz
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -127 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V@ 70 mA
2
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military EW / Radar
• Space
Die Size: 1.18 mm x 1.23 mm x 0.1 mm
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC579 die is a x2 active broadband frequency
multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology. When
driven by a +3 dBm signal, the multiplier provides
+13 dBm typical output power from 32 to 46 GHz.
The Fo isolation is >25 dBc at 38 GHz. The HMC579
is 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 -127 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset helps main-
tain good system noise performance.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, Vdd2 = 5.0V, 3 dBm Drive Level
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
16 - 23
32 - 46
13
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dBm
dBc
Frequency Range, Input
Frequency Range, Output
Output Power
8
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)
Input Return Loss
25
12
dB
Output Return Loss
8
dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset)
Supply Current (Idd1, Idd2)
-127
70
dBc/Hz
mA
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