HMC709LC5 v03.0809 MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT 8 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 11 - 17 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC709LC5 is ideal for: High Conversion Gain: 13 dB • Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio Sideband Rejection: -20 dB • Military Radar, EW & ELINT LO to RF Isolation: 10 dB • Ku Band VSAT Upconverters Output IP3: +26 dBm • Sensors RoHS Compliant 5x5 mm Ceramic SMT Package • Test & Measurement Equipment Functional Diagram General Description The HMC709LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q upconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. This device provides a small signal conversion gain of 13 dB with -20 dB of sideband rejection. The HMC709LC5 utilizes a driver amplifier preceded by an I/Q mixer which is driven by an LO buffer amplifier. IF1 and IF2 mixer inputs are provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to select the required sideband. The I/Q mixer topology reduces the need for filtering of the unwanted sideband. The HMC709LC5 is a much smaller alternative to hybrid style single sideband upconverter assemblies and it eliminates the need for wire bonding by allowing the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, IF = 1000 MHz, LO = +6 dBm, Vdd1, 2 = +5V [1] Parameter Min. Frequency Range, RF Typ. Max. GHz Frequency Range, LO 10 - 18 GHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 3.75 GHz Conversion Gain 10 13 dB Sideband Rejection -12 -20 dB 1 dB Compression (Output) 20.5 dBm LO to RF Isolation 10 dB LO to IF Isolation [2] 15 dB IP3 (Output) 26 dBm Supply Current Idd1 68 105 115 mA Supply Current Idd2 80 127 150 mA [1] Unless otherwise noted all measurements performed with high side LO, IF= 1000 MHz and external 90° IF hybrid. [2] Data taken without external IF Hybrid 8 - 288 Units 11 - 17 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC709LC5 v03.0809 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 11 - 17 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF Hybrid Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive 20 16 14 12 10 18 +3 dBm +6 dBm +9 dBm 16 12 10 8 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 16 17 16 17 Side Band Rejection 20 -10 SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 14 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency IF = 100MHz IF = 1000MHz 18 16 14 12 10 8 -15 -20 -25 -30 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 14 15 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF Return Loss [1] RF, LO Return Loss [1] 0 0 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) LO RF -4 RETURN LOSS (dB) 8 14 -8 -12 -16 -10 -15 -20 IF1 IF2 MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT +25 C +85 C -40 C 18 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 20 -25 -20 -30 5 7 9 11 13 15 FREQUENCY (GHz) 17 19 21 0 1 2 3 4 5 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Data taken without external IF hybrid For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 8 - 289 HMC709LC5 v03.0809 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 11 - 17 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF Hybrid Isolations [1] Output P1dB vs. Temperature 23 0 ISOLATION (dB) P1dB (dBm) 21 20 -20 -30 LO/RF IF1/RF LO/IF1 -40 IF2/RF LO/IF2 -50 19 -60 18 -70 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 14 15 16 17 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2] Output IP3 vs. LO Drive [2] 30 30 +25 C +85 C -40 C +3 dBm +6 dBm +9 dBm 29 IP3 (dBm) 29 IP3 (dBm) MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT 8 -10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 22 28 27 26 28 27 26 25 25 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 14 15 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) MxN Spurious Outputs [1] Harmonics of LO nLO nLO Spur @ IF Port mIF 0 1 2 3 4 LO Freq. (GHz) 1 2 3 4 0 xx 6 37 46 xx 12 16 23 58 xx 1 62 0 45 65 xx 13 15 31 50 xx 2 39 47 50 72 xx 14 13 50 51 xx 3 74 50 73 77 xx 15 10 37 xx xx 4 68 91 76 94 xx 16 10 44 xx xx IF = 1 GHz @ -8 dBm 17 11 54 xx xx LO = 14 GHz @ 6 dBm 18 14 68 xx xx Data taken without IF hybrid 19 16 51 xx xx All values in dBc below RF power level (-1IF + 1LO) [1] Data taken without external IF hybrid [2] Two tone input power = -8 dBm, 1 MHz spacing 8 - 290 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC709LC5 v03.0809 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 11 - 17 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings 5.5V IF Input Power (IF1, IF2) 20 dBm LO Drive (LO IN) 20 dBm Channel Temperature 175°C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C) (derate 18.3 mW/°C above 85°C) 1.65 mW Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 54.6 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30 - 80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKLE 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 8 MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, 2) 8 - 291 HMC709LC5 v03.0809 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 11 - 17 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1 - 6, 8, 12 - 19, 22 - 25, 27 , 28 Pin Number N/C No Connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground without affecting performance. 7 Vdd1 Power supply voltage for LO Amplifier. See application circuit for required external components. 9, 11, 20, 30, 32 GND Package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. 10 LOIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms. 21 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 ohms. 26 Vdd2 Power supply voltage for RF amplifier. See application circuit for required external components. 29 IF1 31 IF2 MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT 8 8 - 292 Interface Schematic Differential IF input pins. For applications not requiring operation to DC, an off chip DC blocking capacitor should be used. For operation to DC this pin must not source/sink more than 3mA of current or part non-function and possible part failure will result. Application Circuit For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC709LC5 v03.0809 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 11 - 17 GHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 120408 [1] Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3, J4 PCB Mount SMA SRI Connector J5 - J8 DC Pin C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3, C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. C5, C6 2.2 μF Tantalum Capacitor Case A U1 HMC709LC5 Upconverter PCB [2] 123310 Evaluation Board The circuit board used in the final 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. MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT 8 [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR, FR4 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 8 - 293