HMC561LP3 / 561LP3E
SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 8 - 21 GHz OUTPUT

Typical Applications

Features

7The HMC561LP3E are suitable for:High Output Power: +14 dBm• Clock Generation Applications:
SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64

Low Input Power Drive: 0 to +6 dBm

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v01.0407• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios

Fo Isolation: 15 dBc @ Fout= 16 GHz
100 KHz SSB Phase Noise: -139 dBc/Hz• Test Instrumentation

RoHS Compliant 3x3 mm SMT Package• Military & Space

Functional Diagram

General DescriptionThe HMC561LP3(E) is a x2 active broadband frequency multiplier utilizing GaAs PHEMT technology
in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. Whendriven by a +5 dBm signal, the multiplier provides+14 dBm typical output power from 8 to 21 GHz andthe Fo and 3Fo isolations are 15 dBc at 16 GHz. The
HMC561LP3(E) is ideal for use in LO multiplier chainsfor Pt to Pt & VSAT Radios yielding reduced parts
count vs. traditional approaches. The low additive
SSB Phase Noise of -139 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
helps maintain good system noise performance. TheRoHS packaged HMC561LP3(E) eliminates the need
for wire bonding, and allows the use of surface mountmanufacturing techniques. For availability on NonRoHS compliant HMC561LP3 product please contact
Hittite Microwave sales directly.

Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25°C, Vdd = +5V, 5 dBm Drive Level
Parameter

Min.

Frequency Range, Input

Typ.

Max.

4 - 10.5

Frequency Range, Output

GHz

8 - 21

GHz

14dBm

15dBc

3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)

15dBc

4Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)

20dBc

Input Return Loss

16dB

Output Return Loss

8dB

SSB Phase Noise (100 kHz Offset)-139

dBc/HzSupply Current (Idd) (Vdd = 5V, Vgg = -1.7V Typ.)

98mA

Output Power

11Fo Isolation (with respect to output level)*Adjust Vgg between -2.0 and -1.2V to achieve Idd = 98 mA

7 - 82Units

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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Output Power vs.
Temperature @ 5 dBm Drive Level

Output Power vs. Drive Level

72016

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)20

128+25 C
+85 C
-40 C

4151050-2 dBm
0 dBm
2 dBm
4 dBm
6 dBm

-50-107911131517192123

7911

FREQUENCY (GHz)1315171921232123

FREQUENCY (GHz)

Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 5 dBm Drive Level

Isolation @ 5 dBm Drive Level

2020

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

1516124.5 V
5.0 V
5.5 V

841050-5-10-15-20Fo2 Fo
3 Fo4 Fo-25-300-35
79111315171921237911FREQUENCY (GHz)

151719SSB Phase Noise Performance,
Fout= 16 GHz, Input Power = +3 dBm

Output Power vs. Input Power020
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)

15OUTPUT POWER (dBm)

13FREQUENCY (GHz)

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v01.0407

10508 GHz
14 GHz20 GHz-5-10-15-20-5-214INPUT POWER (dBm)

710-30-60-90-120-150-180210310410510610710OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)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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Output Return Loss vs. Temperature

Input Return Loss vs. Temperature

700-5+25 C+85 C-40 C

RETURN LOSS (dB)

RETURN LOSS (dB)

-15-20-2525 C+85 C-40 C-30-12-16-40-203456789101171291113

FREQUENCY (GHz)

1517192123

FREQUENCY (GHz)

Supply Current vs. Input Power
130120110
100908070-10-6-22610

INPUT POWER (dBm)

Absolute Maximum Ratings

7 - 84-8-35

Idd (mA)

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Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd

RF Input (Vdd = +5V)

+10 dBm

Vdd (Vdc)

Idd (mA)

Supply Voltage (Vdd)+5.5 Vdc4.597

Channel Temperature

150 °C

Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)(derate 9.8 mW/°C above 85 °C)

635 mW

Thermal Resistance(channel to ground paddle)

102 °C/W

Storage Temperature-65 to +150 °C

Operating Temperature-40 to +85 °C

5.0

98

5.5

99

Note:
Multiplier will operate over full voltage range shown above.

ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICEOBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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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SMT GaAs MMIC x2 ACTIVE FREQUENCY
MULTIPLIER, 8 - 21 GHz OUTPUTOutline 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 BESOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTEDLAND PATTERN.

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7Package Information
Part NumberPackage Body Material

Lead Finish

MSL Rating

HMC561LP3Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic [4]Sn/Pb Solder

MSL1

HMC561LP3E

RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic

100% matte Sn

MSL1Package Marking [3]

[1]

561
XXXX

[2]

561
XXXX

[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[4] For availability on Non-RoHS HMC561LP3 products please contact Hittite Microwave sales directly.

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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Pin Description

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Pin Number

Function

Description

1, 3, 10, 12

GND

Package bottom must also be connectedto RF/DC ground.

2RFIN

Pin is AC coupled andmatched to 50 Ohms.

4 - 9, 14, 16

N/C

These pins are internally not connected; however,this product was specified with these pins connectedto RF/ DC ground.

11RFOUT

Pin is AC coupled andmatched to 50 Ohms.

13Vdd

Supply voltage 5V ± 0.5V. External bypass capacitorsof 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 μF are required.

15

Vgg

Gate control for multiplier. Adjust to achieve Iddof 98 mA. Please follow “MMIC Amplifier Biasing
Procedure” Application note.

Interface Schematic

Application Circuit

ComponentValue

C1, C2100 pF

C3, C41,000 pFC5, C6

2.2 μF

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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MULTIPLIER, 8 - 21 GHz OUTPUT

Evaluation PCB

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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 115556 [1]Item

Description

J1, J2PCB Mount SRI K Connector

J3 - J5DC Pin

C1, C2100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C3, C41,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.

C5, C62.2 μF Tantalum Capacitor

U1HMC561LP3E x2 Active Multiplier

PCB [2]115555 Eval Board[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB

The circuit board used in the final application shouldbe generated with proper RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed
paddle should be connected directly to the groundplane similar to that shown. A sufficient number ofvia holes should be used to connect the top andbottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.

[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350

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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