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Typical Appli cations
The HMC-C032 is suitable for:
• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military & Space
HMC-C032
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GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER MODULE, 18 - 29 GHz OUTPUT
Features
High Output Power: +16 dBm
Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +6 dBm
Fo Isolation: >20 dBc @ Fout= 24 GHz
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -132 dBc/Hz
Single Supply: +5V@ 82 mA
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable 2.92mm Connectors
-55 to +85°C Operating Temperature
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Functional Diagram
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Electrical Specifications,
Frequency Range, Input 9 - 14.5 GHz
Frequency Range, Output 18 - 29 GHz
Output Power 11 16 dBm
Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 20 dBc
3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) 20 dBc
Input Return Loss 10 dB
Output Return Loss 10 dB
SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset) -132 d Bc /Hz
Supply Current 82 mA
= +25° C, Vdc = +5V, 3 dBm Drive Level
A
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
General Description
The HMC-C032 is a x2 active broadband frequency multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology
in a miniature hermetic module. When driven by
a +3 dBm signal, the multiplier provides +16 dBm
typical output power from 18 to 29 GHz. The Fo and
3Fo isolations are >20 dBc at 24 GHz. The HMC-C032
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 -132 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset helps maintain
good system noise performance.
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Output Power vs.
Temperature @ 3 dBm Drive Level
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
4
2
0
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-55C
Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 3 dBm Drive Level
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
4
2
0
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
HMC-C032
GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER MODULE, 18 - 29 GHz OUTPUT
Output Power vs. Drive Level
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-20
-25
-30
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Isolation @ 3 dBm Drive Level
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-15
-20
-25
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
-6dBm
-4dBm
-2dBm
0dBm
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Fo
2Fo
3Fo
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2dBm
4dBm
6dBm
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Output Power vs. Input Power
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-15
-20
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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18GHz
24GHz
29GHz
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HMC-C032
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MULTIPLIER MODULE, 18 - 29 GHz OUTPUT
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Input Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
-25
-30
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-55C
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input (Vdd = +5V) +13 dBm
Supply Voltage (Vdd) +6.0 Vdc
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
Output Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 0 dBm Drive Level
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
-25
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-55C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA)
4.5 82
5.0 82
5.5 83
Note:
Multiplier will operate over full voltage range shown above.
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Outline Drawing
HMC-C032
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MULTIPLIER MODULE, 18 - 29 GHz OUTPUT
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Typical Package Weight
Package 18.7 gms
Spacer 3.3 gms
+/- 1 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS , COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR
2. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROI NCHES MIN .,
OVER ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MI CROINCHES MIN.
3. MOUN TING SPACER: NIC KEL PLATED ALUMINUM
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
5. TOLERA NCES: 0.010 [0.25 ] UNLESS OTH ERWISE SPECIFIED
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HMC-C032
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MULTIPLIER MODULE, 18 - 29 GHz OUTPUT
Pin Description
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
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1
2, 5, 6 GND
3V d c
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RFIN and
RF Ground
RFOUT and
RF Ground
Pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms from 9 - 14.5 GHz. RFIN uses a
female 2.92mm eld replaceable connector.
One of these pins must be connected
to power supply ground.
Power supply voltage for the ampli er includes 7.5V
zener diode for over voltage and negative voltage
protection
Pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms from 18 - 29 GHz. RFOUT uses a
female 2.92mm eld replaceable connector.
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Notes:
HMC-C032
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MULTIPLIER MODULE, 18 - 29 GHz OUTPUT
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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 Online at www.hittite.com
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