HMC-C035 v01.1106 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED MIXER MODULE, 23 - 37 GHz Features Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 13 GHz Passive: No DC Bias Required Input IP3: +19 dBm LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB Hermetically Sealed Module 5 Typical Applications Field Replaceable Coaxial Connectors The HMC-C035 is ideal for: -55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature • Telecom Infrastructure MIXERS • Military Radio, Radar & ECM • Space Systems • Test Instrumentation Functional Diagram General Description The HMC-C035 is a general purpose double-balanced mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module which can be used as an upconverter or downconverter between 23 and 37 GHz. This mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry. The HMCC035 provides excellent, LO to RF, and LO to IF suppression due to optimized balun structures. The mixer operates with LO drive levels from +11 to +15 dBm and requires no DC bias. The HMC-C035 may also be used as a Bi-Phase Modulator/Demodulator or phase comparator. The module features removable coaxial connectors which can be detached to allow direct connection of the I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm* Parameter Min. Typ. Max. 23 - 37 GHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 13 GHz Conversion Loss 9 12 dB Noise Figure (SSB) 9 12 dB LO to RF Isolation 20 35 dB LO to IF Isolation 20 35 dB RF to IF Isolation 13 25 dB IP3 (Input) 19 dBm IP2 (Input) 50 dBm 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 12 dBm *Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz. 5 - 20 Units Frequency Range, RF & LO 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C035 v01.1106 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED MIXER MODULE, 23 - 37 GHz Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Isolation 0 -10 LO/RF LO/IF RF/IF -5 ISOLATION (dB) -10 +25 C +85 C -55 C -15 -20 -30 -40 -20 -50 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 23 25 27 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 33 35 37 39 41 39 41 Return Loss 0 0 5 -5 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 31 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive -10 +7 dBm +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm -15 -10 -15 RF LO -20 -20 -25 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 23 25 27 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF Bandwidth Downconversion with Low Side LO = 24 GHz @ +13 dBm 29 31 33 35 37 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance, Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive for Fixed 1 GHz IF Input and Low Side LO 0 CONVERSION GAIN RETURN LOSS 10 0 -10 -20 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 20 RESPONSE (dB) 29 MIXERS CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -5 -10 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm -15 -30 -40 -20 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 11 12 13 14 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 Online at www.hittite.com 5 - 21 HMC-C035 v01.1106 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED MIXER MODULE, 23 - 37 GHz 30 30 25 25 20 15 10 + 9 dBm + 11 dBm + 13 dBm + 15 dBm 5 5 Input IP3 vs. Temperature* INPUT IP3 (dBm) INPUT IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 vs. LO Drive * 20 15 + 25 C + 85 C - 55 C 10 5 0 0 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 23 25 27 29 60 60 50 50 INPUT IP2 (dBm) 70 40 + 9 dBm + 11 dBm + 13 dBm + 15 dBm 20 33 35 37 39 41 37 39 41 Input IP2 vs. Temperature * 70 30 31 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP2 vs. LO Drive * INPUT IP2 (dBm) MIXERS RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 40 30 + 25 C + 85 C - 55 C 20 10 0 0 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 23 25 27 29 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 31 33 35 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input P1dB vs. Temperature INPUT P1dB (dBm) 20 15 10 + 25 C + 85 C - 55 C 5 0 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) * Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing. 5 - 22 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C035 v01.1106 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED MIXER MODULE, 23 - 37 GHz MxN Spurious Outputs Absolute Maximum Ratings nLO RF / IF Input +25 dBm 2 3 4 LO Drive +23 dBm 0 13 xx xx IF DC Current ±2 mA 0 29 xx xx Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C 69 53 50 64 xx Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C 3 xx 78 80 67 86 4 xx xx 87 92 94 mRF 0 1 0 xx 1 8 2 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 5 MIXERS RF = 24 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 25 GHz @ +13 dBm All values in dBc below the IF output power level (-1 RF + 1 LO). 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 Online at www.hittite.com 5 - 23 HMC-C035 v01.1106 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED MIXER MODULE, 23 - 37 GHz Outline Drawing MIXERS 5 Typical Package Weight Package 18.2 gms Spacer 2.6 gms +/- 1 gms Tolerance NOTES: 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™ 2. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN. 3. SPACER MATERIAL: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM 4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 5. TOLERANCES ±0.010 [0.25] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTOR. TENSOLITE 5602-5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT. 7. FIELD REPLACABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS TENSOLITE 231CCSF 5 - 24 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C035 v01.1106 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED MIXER MODULE, 23 - 37 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1 LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm from 23 to 37 GHz. 2 IF This pin is DC coupled. For applications 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 or sink more than 2 mA of current or part non-function and possible part failure will result. 3 RF This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm from 23 to 37 GHz. Interface Schematic 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 Online at www.hittite.com 5 MIXERS Pin Number 5 - 25