Overview
The HMC598, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a x2 active broadband frequency multiplier chip that utilizes GaAs PHEMT (Gallium Arsenide Pseudomorphic High Electron Mobility Transistor) technology. This component is designed to provide high output power and low input power drive, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, Input | 11 | - | 23 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, Output | 22 | - | 46 | GHz |
| Output Power | 10 | 15 | - | dBm |
| Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) | 20 | 25 | - | dBc |
| 3Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) | 10 | 15 | - | dBc |
| 4Fo Isolation (with respect to output level) | 5 | - | - | dBc |
| Input Return Loss | - | - | 10 | dB |
| Output Return Loss | - | - | 13 | dB |
| Supply Current (Idd Total) | - | 175 | - | mA |
| Die Size | - | 2.07 x 1.86 x 0.1 | - | mm |
Key Features
- High Output Power: +15 dBm typical output power from 22 to 46 GHz.
- Low Input Power Drive: Operates with input power levels from 0 to +6 dBm.
- Fo Isolation: 25 dBc at 30 GHz.
- 3Fo Isolation: 15 dBc at 30 GHz.
- Compact Die Size: 2.07 x 1.86 x 0.1 mm.
- Low Supply Current: Total supply current of 175 mA.
Applications
- Clock Generation Applications: Ideal for OC-768 and SDM STM-256.
- Point-to-Point and VSAT Radios: Reduces parts count in LO multiplier chains.
- Test Instrumentation: Suitable for various test and measurement applications.
- Military and Space: Used in high-reliability and high-frequency military and space applications.
Q & A
- What is the HMC598 frequency multiplier chip used for? The HMC598 is used as a x2 active broadband frequency multiplier in high-frequency applications such as clock generation, point-to-point and VSAT radios, test instrumentation, and military and space applications.
- What technology does the HMC598 use? The HMC598 utilizes GaAs PHEMT technology.
- What is the typical output power of the HMC598? The HMC598 provides a typical output power of +15 dBm from 22 to 46 GHz.
- What is the input power drive range for the HMC598? The input power drive range is from 0 to +6 dBm.
- What are the Fo and 3Fo isolations at 30 GHz? The Fo isolation is 25 dBc, and the 3Fo isolation is 15 dBc at 30 GHz.
- What is the supply current for the HMC598? The total supply current is 175 mA.
- How should the HMC598 be handled and mounted? The chip should be handled along the edges with a vacuum collet or sharp tweezers, and mounted with AuSn eutectic preforms or electrically conductive epoxy on a clean and flat surface.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC598? Typical applications include clock generation, point-to-point and VSAT radios, test instrumentation, and military and space applications.
- What is the die size of the HMC598? The die size is 2.07 x 1.86 x 0.1 mm.
- How does the HMC598 reduce parts count in designs? The HMC598 reduces parts count by integrating the frequency multiplier function, making it ideal for LO multiplier chains in point-to-point and VSAT radios.
