
Hittite Microwave
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 maintain good system noise performance.
FEATUREs
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
Die Size: 1.18 mm x 1.23 mm x 0.1 mm
Typical Applications
The HMC579 is suitable for:
• Clock Generation Applications: SONET OC-192 & SDH STM-64
• Point-to-Point & VSAT Radios
• Test Instrumentation
• Military EW / Radar
• Space