HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 I/Q Mixer - SMT GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC1042LC4 is Ideal for: Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz • Point-to-Point Radio Image Rejection: 30 dBc • Point-to-Multi-Point Radio LO to RF Isolation: 40 dB • Test Equipment & Sensors High Input IP3: +22 dBm • Military End Use 24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16mm2 Functional Diagram General Description The HMC1042LC4 is a compact I/Q MMIC mixer in a leadless “Pb free” SMT package, which can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The mixer utilizes two standard Hittite double balanced mixer cells and a 90 degree hybrid fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process. A low frequency quadrature hybrid was used to produce a 2000 MHz USB IF output. This product is a much smaller alternative to hybrid style Image Reject Mixers and Single Sideband Upconverter assemblies. The HMC1042LC4 eliminates the need for wire bonding and allows the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF= 2 GHz, USB, LO = +15 dBm[1] Parameter Min. Frequency Range, RF/LO Frequency Range, IF Conversion Loss (As IRM) Typ. 16 LO to RF Isolation 35 Min. Typ. Max. Units 15 - 25 25 - 33.5 GHz DC - 3.5 DC - 3.5 GHz 9 Image Rejection Max. 12 11 14 dB 24 16 30 dB 40 33 43 dBc LO to IF Isolation 35 45 dB IP3 (Input) 20 22 dBm Amplitude Balance [2] [3] ±0.5 ±0.5 dB Phase Balance [2] [3] ±2.5 ±2.5 Deg [1] Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter. [2] Data taken without external 90° hybrid. [3] Data taken with IF = 100 MHz 1 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz Conversion Gain, USB vs. Temperature Conversion Gain, USB vs. LO Drive 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) +25C +85C -40C -5 -10 -15 -20 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm -5 -10 -15 -20 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 Image Rejection, USB vs. Temperature 30 34 60 +25 C +85 C -40 C 50 IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) 26 Image Rejection, USB vs. LO Drive 60 40 30 20 10 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Return Loss [1] Input P1dB, USB vs. Temperature 20 0 RF LO +25C +85C -40C 16 P1dB (dBm) -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) I/Q Mixer - SMT 0 -10 -15 -20 12 8 4 -25 15 19 23 27 FREQUENCY (GHz) 31 35 0 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Data taken without external 90° hybrid. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 2 HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz Input IP3, USB vs LO Drive 30 30 25 25 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) I/Q Mixer - SMT Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature 20 +25C +85C -40C 15 10 20 15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 5 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Isolation 30 34 0 RF/IF1 LO/IF1 LO/IF2 RF/IF2 -20 -10 ISOLATION (dB) -10 ISOLATION (dB) 26 LO/RF Isolation 0 -30 -40 -20 LO/RF -30 -40 -50 -50 -60 -60 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 15 35 17 19 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 Amplitude Balance, USB vs. LO Drive [1] [2] IF Bandwidth [1] 7 0 AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB) 6 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 0.5 21 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RESPONSE (dB) 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RETURN LOSS CONVERSION GAIN +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 1 1.5 2 2.5 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 3.5 4 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Data taken without external 90° hybrid. [2] Data taken with IF = 100 MHz. 3 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz Upconverter Performance Conversion Phase Balance, USB vs. LO Drive [1] [2] Gain, USB vs. LO Drive +15 dBm +17 dBm CONVERSION GAIN (dB) PHASE BALANCE (degrees) +13 dBm 5 0 -5 -10 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm -5 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 14 18 22 26 30 14 34 18 Upconverter Performance Sideband Rejection, USB vs. LO Drive +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm CONVERSION GAIN (dB) SIDE BAND REJECTION (dBc) 30 34 0 40 30 20 10 0 +25C +85C -40C -5 -10 -15 -20 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain, LSB vs. LO Drive Image Rejection, LSB vs. Temperature 0 60 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm -5 IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 26 Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Temperature 60 50 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) I/Q Mixer - SMT 0 10 -10 -15 +25 C +85 C -40 C 50 40 30 20 10 -20 0 14 18 22 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 34 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Data taken without external 90° hybrid. [2] Data taken with IF = 100 MHz. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 4 HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz Input P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature Image Rejection, LSB vs. LO Drive 20 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 50 16 40 P1dB (dBm) IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) I/Q Mixer - SMT 60 30 20 12 +25 C +85 C -40 C 8 4 10 0 0 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 25 25 20 +25C +85C -40C 10 30 34 30 34 20 15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 5 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 22 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Amplitude Balance, LSB vs. LO Drive [1] [2] Phase Balance, LSB vs. LO Drive [1] [2] 15 6 5 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 4 PHASE BALANCE (degrees) AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB) 26 Input IP3, LSB vs LO Drive 30 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) Input IP3, LSB vs. Temperature 15 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 14 18 22 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 34 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Data taken without external 90° hybrid. [2] Data taken with IF = 100 MHz. 5 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 1000 MHz Conversion Gain, USB vs. Temperature Conversion Gain, USB vs. LO Drive CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) +25C +85C -40C -5 -10 -15 -5 -10 -15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm -20 -20 14 18 22 26 30 14 34 18 Image Rejection, USB vs. Temperature 30 34 60 +25 C +85 C -40 C 50 IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) 26 Image Rejection, USB vs. LO Drive 60 40 30 20 10 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input P1dB, USB vs. Temperature Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature 20 30 16 25 IP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) I/Q Mixer - SMT 0 0 12 +25 C +85 C -40 C 8 4 20 +25C +85C -40C 15 10 0 5 14 18 22 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 34 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 6 HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 1000 MHz Input IP3, USB vs LO Drive I/Q Mixer - SMT 30 IP3 (dBm) 25 20 15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 14 18 22 26 30 Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Temperature Conversion Gain, LSB vs. LO Drive 0 +25C +85C -40C -5 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -10 -15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm -5 -10 -15 -20 -20 14 18 22 26 30 14 34 18 Image Rejection, LSB vs. Temperature 26 30 34 Image Rejection, LSB vs. LO Drive 60 60 +25 C +85 C -40 C 50 IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 40 30 20 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 50 40 30 20 10 10 0 0 14 18 22 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 7 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 34 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 1000 MHz 30 16 25 12 8 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 +25C +85C -40C 15 10 4 5 0 14 18 22 26 30 14 34 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) I/Q Mixer - SMT Input IP3, LSB vs. Temperature 20 IP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) Input P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature Input IP3, LSB vs LO Drive 30 IP3 (dBm) 25 20 15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 8 HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2500 MHz Conversion Gain, USB vs. Temperature Conversion Gain, USB vs. LO Drive 0 +25C +85C -40C -5 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) I/Q Mixer - SMT 0 -10 -15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm -5 -10 -15 -20 -20 14 18 22 26 30 14 34 18 Image Rejection, USB vs. Temperature 35 +25 C +85 C -40 C 30 IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) 30 34 40 35 25 20 15 10 5 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 0 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input P1dB, USB vs. Temperature Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature 20 30 +25 C +85 C -40 C +25C +85C -40C 25 IP3 (dBm) 16 P1dB (dBm) 26 Image Rejection, USB vs. LO Drive 40 12 8 4 20 15 10 0 5 14 18 22 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 9 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 34 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2500 MHz Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature 30 IP3 (dBm) I/Q Mixer - SMT +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 25 20 15 10 5 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Temperature Conversion Gain, LSB vs. LO Drive 0 +25C +85C -40C -5 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -10 -15 -5 -10 -15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm -20 -20 14 18 22 26 30 14 34 18 Image Rejection, LSB vs. Temperature 26 30 34 Image Rejection, LSB vs. LO Drive 50 50 +25 C +85 C -40 C 40 IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) IMAGE REJECTION (dBc) 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 20 10 0 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 40 30 20 10 0 14 18 22 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 34 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 10 HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Data Taken As IRM with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2500 MHz Input IP3, LSB vs. Temperature 20 30 16 25 IP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) I/Q Mixer - SMT Input P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature 12 8 +25 C +85 C -40 C 4 20 +25C +85C -40C 15 10 0 5 14 18 22 26 30 34 14 18 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP3, LSB vs LO Drive 35 30 IP3 (dBm) 25 20 15 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 14 18 22 26 30 34 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 11 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Harmonics of LO nLO Spur at RF Port nLO 1 2 3 mRF 0 1 2 3 4 13 43 40 45 0 14 34 25 X 18 41 50 X 1 21 X 38 58 66 23 44 44 X 2 81 82 63 64 85 28 44 X X 3 67 79 84 82 88 33 36 X X 4 X 65 76 85 89 LO = + 15 dBm Values in dBc below LO level measured at RF Port. RF = 25 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 23 GHz @ +11 dBm Data taken without IF hybrid All values in dBc below IF power level I/Q Mixer - SMT LO Freq. (GHz) MxN Spurious Outputs Absolute Maximum Ratings RF / IF Input (LO = +18 dBm) +18dBm LO Drive +20 dBm Channel Temperature 150°C Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C) (derate 5.0 mW/°C above 85°C) 328 mW Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to package bottom) 198°C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +125 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 12 HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz I/Q Mixer - SMT Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA. 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS). 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C – 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC1042LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL Rating MSL1 [1] Package Marking [2] H1042 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 13 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz Pin Number Function Description 1, 2, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 17-24 N/C These pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. 3, 5, 8, 14, 16 GND These pins and the exposed ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. 4 RF This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 9 IF2 11 IF1 This pin is DC coupled. For application not requiring operation to DC, this port should be DC blocked externally using a series capacitor whose value has been chosen to pass the necessary IF frequency range. For operation to DC, this pin must not source/sink more than 3 mA of current or product non-function and possible product failure will result. 15 LO Interface Schematic I/Q Mixer - SMT Pin Descriptions This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 15 to 33.5 GHz For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 14 HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz I/Q Mixer - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EVAL01-HMC1042LC4 [1] Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, SRI J3 - J4 PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson U1 HMC1042LC4 PCB [2] 109996-1 Evaluation Board [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 15 The circuit board used in the application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC1042LC4 v00.1111 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 33.5 GHz I/Q Mixer - SMT Notes For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 16