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