0.2 GHz to 8 GHz, GaAs, HBT MMIC,
Divide by 8 Prescaler
HMC434
Data Sheet
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Ultralow SSB phase noise: −150 dBc/Hz typical
Single-ended input/outputs
Output power: −2 dBm typical
Single supply operation: 3 V
Ultrasmall, surface-mount, 2.90 mm × 2.80 mm, 6-lead SOT-23
package
VCC
HMC434
IN
÷8
OUT
APPLICATIONS
DC to C band PLL prescalers
Very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios
Unlicensed national information infrastructure (UNII) and
point to point radios
IEEE 802.11a and high performance radio local area network
(HiperLAN) WLAN
Fiber optics
Cellular/3G infrastructure
GND
15684-001
FEATURES
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HMC434 is a low noise, static, divide by 8 prescaler
monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) utilizing
indium gallium phosphide/gallium arsenide (InGaP/GaAs)
heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT) technology in an
ultrasmall surface-mount 6-lead SOT-23 package.
The HMC434 features single-ended inputs and outputs for
reduced component count and cost. The low additive single
sideband (SSB) phase noise of −150 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
helps the user maintain optimal system noise performance.
The HMC434 operates from near dc (square wave) or 200 MHz
(sine wave) to 8 GHz input frequency with a single 3 V dc supply.
Rev. G
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HMC434
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions..............................5
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Interface Schematics .....................................................................5
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................6
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Applications Information .................................................................7
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Evaluation Board PCB ..................................................................7
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
PCB Material Stackup ...................................................................8
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 4
Outline Dimensions ..........................................................................9
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 4
Ordering Guide .............................................................................9
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 4
REVISION HISTORY
4/2019—Rev. F to Rev. G
Change to Figure 11 ......................................................................... 6
Changes to Ordering Guide ............................................................ 9
8/2017—Rev. E to Rev. F
Added Endnote 2, Table 1................................................................ 3
This Hittite Microwave Products data sheet has been reformatted
to meet the styles and standards of Analog Devices, Inc.
3/2017—Rev. 04.0410 to Rev. E
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Features Section, Figure 1, and General Description
Section..............................................................................................................1
Changes to Table 1.............................................................................3
Changes to Table 2.............................................................................4
Added Thermal Resistance Section and Table 3; Renumbered
Sequentially ........................................................................................4
Added Figure 2; Renumbered Sequentially ...................................5
Changes to Table 4, Figure 4, Figure 5, and Figure 6 ....................5
Changes to Figure 7, Figure 8, Figure 9, and Figure 10 ................6
Added Applications Information Section ......................................7
Changes to Evaluation Board PCB Section, Table 5, and
Figure 13, and Figure 14 ...................................................................7
Added PCB Material Stackup Section and Figure 15 ...................8
Updated Outline Dimensions ..........................................................9
Change to Ordering Guide...............................................................9
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Data Sheet
HMC434
SPECIFICATIONS
VCC = 3 V, TA = 25°C, 50 Ω system, unless otherwise noted. PIN is input power.
Table 1.
Parameter
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) INPUT
Frequency 1, 2
Power
RF OUTPUT
SSB Phase Noise
Power
REVERSE LEAKAGE
SUPPLY
Voltage (VCC)
Current (ICC)
1
2
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Test Conditions / Comments
0.2
–10
0
0
0
8
+10
10
GHz
dBm
dBm
Sine wave input
fIN = 1.0 GHz to 3.0 GHz
fIN = 3.0 GHz to 8.0 GHz
dBc/Hz
dBm
dBm
100 kHz offset, PIN = 0 dBm, fIN = 4.0 GHz
fIN = 1.0 GHz to 8.0 GHz
PIN = 0 dBm, fIN = 4.0 GHz, output terminated
–5
2.85
−150
–2
−25
3
62
3.15
83
Below 200 MHz, a square wave input is required.
For stable operation without an input signal, refer to AN-1463.
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V
mA
HMC434
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 2.
Parameter
Supply Voltage (VCC)
RF Input Power (VCC = 3 V)
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Junction, TJ
Nominal (TA = 85°C)
Reflow
ESD Sensitivity
Human Body Model (HBM)
Thermal performance is directly linked to printed circuit board
(PCB) design and operating environment. Careful attention to
PCB thermal design is required.
Rating
−0.3 V to +3.5 V
13 dBm
θJA is the natural convection junction to ambient thermal
resistance measured in a one cubic foot sealed enclosure. θJC is
the junction to case thermal resistance.
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +125°C
135°C
99°C
260°C
Table 3. Thermal Resistance
Package Type
RJ-6
Class 0
1
2
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
θJA1
359
Simulated values per JEDEC JESD51-12 standards.
Junction to GND package pin.
ESD CAUTION
Rev. G | Page 4 of 9
θJC2
70
Unit
°C/W
Data Sheet
HMC434
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
NIC 1
6
OUT
5
VCC
4
NIC
GND 2
IN 3
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
NOTES
1. NOT INTERNALLY CONNECTED. THESE PINS CAN
BE CONNECTED TO RF AND DC GROUND WITHOUT
AFFECTING PERFORMANCE. THE NIC PINS ARE
TYPICALLY TIED TO GND FOR ENHANCED
THERMAL PERFORMANCE (BUT NOT REQUIRED).
15684-002
HMC434
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1, 4
Mnemonic
NIC
2
3
5
6
GND
IN
VCC
OUT
Description
Not Internally Connected. These pins can be connected to RF and dc ground without affecting performance.
The NIC pins are typically tied to GND for enhanced thermal performance (but not required).
Ground. This pin must be connected to both RF and dc ground.
RF Input. This pin must be dc blocked.
Supply Voltage (3 V).
RF Output. This pin must be dc blocked.
INTERFACE SCHEMATICS
GND
15684-003
VCC
50Ω
15684-005
OUT
Figure 3. GND Interface Schematic
Figure 5. OUT Interface Schematic
50Ω
8pF
15684-004
IN
15684-006
VCC
VCC
Figure 6. VCC Interface Schematic
Figure 4. IN Interface Schematic
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HMC434
Data Sheet
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
20
20
15
15
10
10
5
INPUT POWER (dBm)
RECOMMENDED
OPERATING WINDOW
0
–5
–10
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
–20
5
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
2
1
0
–1
–2
–3
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
15684-008
–4
1
Figure 8. Output Power vs. Frequency at Various Temperatures
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
100
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 11. Residual SSB Phase Noise (Carrier Frequency = 320 MHz, PIN = 0 dBm)
0
0
–5
–5
–10
–10
POWER LEVEL (dBm)
–15
–20
–25
–30
–35
–40
–45
–15
–20
–25
–30
–35
–30
–50
PFEEDTHROUGH
SECOND HARMONIC
THIRD HARMONIC
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
–45
–50
15684-009
–55
–60
2
Figure 10. Input Sensitivity Window at Various Temperatures
3
0
1
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
4
0
15684-010
2
15684-011
1
15684-007
0
Figure 7. Input Sensitivity Window
OUTPUT POWER (dBc)
–5
–15
MAX PIN
MIN PIN
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
–5
0
–10
–15
–20
MAX PIN, TA = +85°C
MIN PIN, TA = +85°C
MAX PIN, TA = +25°C
MIN PIN, TA = +25°C
MAX PIN, TA = –40°C
MIN PIN, TA = –40°C
5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
INPUT FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 12. Reverse Leakage (PIN = 0 dBm)
Figure 9. Output Harmonic Content (PIN = 0 dBm)
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9
10
15684-012
INPUT POWER (dBm)
In Figure 9, PFEEDTHROUGH is the power of the output spectrum at the input frequency.
Data Sheet
HMC434
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
EVALUATION BOARD PCB
J3
VCC
C4
10µF
Use RF circuit design techniques for the PCB used in the
application. Ensure that signal lines have 50 Ω impedance when
the package ground leads are connected directly to the ground
plane (see Figure 14). Use a sufficient number of via holes to
connect the top and bottom ground planes.
C2
100pF
The evaluation board has two connectors, as shown in Figure 14.
The RF input connector (J1) and the RF output connector (J2)
are PCB mount SMA connectors.
RFOUT
J2
5
6
VCC
OUT
U1
SMA
RFIN
J1
C1
100pF
IN
GND
3
2
15684-013
HMC434
The evaluation board is powered from a single 3 V supply;
connect this supply using the J3 (VCC) and J4 (GND) test points.
See Figure 13 and Table 5 for the evaluation board schematic
and the bill of materials, respectively.
SMA
C3
1000pF
GND
J4
Figure 13. Evaluation Board Schematic
Table 5. List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 105675-HMC4341
Item
J1, J2
J3, J4
C1, C2
C3
C4
U1
PCB2
Description
PCB mount SMA RF connectors
DC pins
100 pF capacitors, 0402 package
1000 pF capacitors, 0402 package
10 μF tantalum capacitors, 1206 package
HMC434/HMC434E, divide by 8
105199 evaluation board
105199 is the raw bare PCB identifier. Reference 105675-HMC434 when
ordering the complete evaluation PCB.
2
Circuit board material: Arlon 25FR or Rogers RO4350B.
15684-014
1
Figure 14. Evaluation Board—Top View
Rev. G | Page 7 of 9
HMC434
Data Sheet
PCB MATERIAL STACKUP
The evaluation board is built using Arlon 25FR or Rogers
RO4350B and standard FR4 materials. RF trace widths are
designed to achieve a controlled 50 Ω characteristic impedance.
The complete PCB stackup is shown in Figure 15.
0.5oz (18µm) FINISHED COPPER
ARLON 25FR OR ROGERS RO4350B
LAMINATE 0.010"
0.5oz (18µm) FINISHED COPPER
FR4 PREPREG
0.0645" ± 0.0025"
COPPER TO COPPER
0.5oz (18µm) FINISHED COPPER
0.5oz (18µm) FINISHED COPPER
Figure 15. Evaluation Board PCB Stackup
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15684-015
FR4 LAMINATE
Data Sheet
HMC434
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
3.00
2.90
2.80
1.70
1.60
1.50
6
5
4
1
2
3
PIN 1
INDICATOR
3.00
2.80
2.60
0.95 BSC
1.90
BSC
1.45 MAX
0.95 MIN
.15 MAX
.05 MIN
0.50 MAX
0.30 MIN
0.20 MAX
0.08 MIN
SEATING
PLANE
10°
4°
0°
0.60
BSC
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-178-AB
0.55
0.45
0.35
12-16-2008-A
1.30
1.15
0.90
Figure 16. 6-Lead Small Outline Transistor Package [SOT-23]
(RJ-6)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model1
HMC434
HMC434TR
HMC434E
HMC434ETR
105675-HMC434
1
Temperature Range
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
Package Description
6-Lead Small Outline Transistor Package [SOT-23]
6-Lead Small Outline Transistor Package [SOT-23]
6-Lead Small Outline Transistor Package [SOT-23]
6-Lead Small Outline Transistor Package [SOT-23]
Evaluation Board
The HMC434E and HMC434ETR are RoHS compliant parts.
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registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Package Option
RJ-6
RJ-6
RJ-6
RJ-6