HMC832ALP6GE Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
Analog Devices HMC832ALP6GE is a wideband fractional-N PLL with integrated VCO covering 25 MHz to 3 GHz output frequency range with ultra-low phase noise, housed in a compact 40-pin LFCSP package. Features integrated loop filter and SPI programming for rapid frequency synthesis in RF systems. Available from authorized distributors worldwide with competitive pricing for communications and test equipment designs.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 40
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- HMC832ALP6GE Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $6.1715(MOQ 29)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 85.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Wideband VCO covers 25 MHz to 3 GHz output range in a single IC, eliminating external VCO components and reducing BOM complexity
- Ultra-low phase noise fractional-N PLL architecture enables high-spectral-purity local oscillators for demanding RF receiver and transmitter designs
- SPI-programmable registers allow dynamic frequency hopping and real-time loop filter adjustment, supporting agile frequency synthesizer applications
- 40-pin LFCSP (6x6 mm) with exposed heat slug enables excellent thermal management at elevated RF power levels without external heat spreaders
Applications
The HMC832ALP6GE is ideal for wireless infrastructure base stations, point-to-point microwave links, and software-defined radio platforms that require a low-noise, agile frequency synthesizer from 25 MHz to 3 GHz. Its integrated VCO and fractional-N PLL in a single compact LFCSP package simplify RF board design for satellite communication modems and radar front-ends. Test and measurement equipment such as signal generators and spectrum analyzers also benefit from its wide tuning range and low spurious output.
Specifications
| Pbfree Code | No |
| Manufacturer Package Code | HCP-40-1 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| JESD-30 Code | S-XQCC-N40 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Number of Functions | 1 |
| Package Body Material | UNSPECIFIED |
| Package Shape | SQUARE |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Telecom IC Type | RF AND BASEBAND CIRCUIT |
| Temperature Grade | INDUSTRIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | South Korea |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What output frequency range does HMC832ALP6GE cover and how is it programmed for specific channels?
The HMC832ALP6GE integrates a VCO and fractional-N PLL that covers an output frequency range of approximately 25 MHz to 3 GHz. Frequency is set via a 3-wire SPI interface by writing to internal divider and register values, allowing sub-Hz frequency resolution in fractional-N mode. This makes it possible to program exact LO frequencies for cellular, ISM, and satellite bands without changing external components.
How does the HMC832ALP6GE phase noise performance compare with discrete VCO plus PLL implementations?
The HMC832ALP6GE achieves integrated phase noise performance suitable for direct use as a local oscillator in LTE and microwave backhaul systems, with typical phase noise on the order of -100 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset at 2.4 GHz. Integrating the VCO on-chip eliminates parasitic discontinuities from PCB traces between a discrete VCO and PLL IC, which often adds 3 to 6 dB of excess phase noise in discrete implementations. The on-chip loop filter option further reduces external component sensitivity.
For an SDR platform operating below 500 MHz, does HMC832ALP6GE support that range directly?
Yes, the HMC832ALP6GE supports output frequencies starting from 25 MHz, so it can synthesize LO signals across HF, VHF, and UHF bands below 500 MHz without external frequency dividers. The fractional-N divider allows fine channel spacing in the sub-500 MHz range, making it compatible with LO generation for AM/FM broadcast receivers, PMR446, and TETRA radio front-ends. SPI control enables rapid channel switching times well below 1 ms.
What thermal and package considerations apply when soldering HMC832ALP6GE in a high-frequency PCB layout?
The HMC832ALP6GE is supplied in a 40-pin LFCSP (6x6 mm) with an exposed thermal pad (slug) on the bottom. Reflow peak temperature is 260°C, compatible with standard lead-free SAC305 solder paste profiles. The thermal slug must be soldered to a grounded copper pour with multiple vias to the inner ground plane to both dissipate heat from the RF circuitry and provide low-inductance RF ground return, which is critical for phase noise performance at 3 GHz.
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