HMC1048LC3B v00.0312 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 2 - 18 GHz Features Typical Application Mixer - Double-BALANCED - SMT The HMC1048LC3B is ideal for: Passive: No DC Bias Required • Ka-band Transponders High Input IP3: 23 dBm • Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT LO/RF Isolation: 38 dB • Test Equipment & Sensors LO/IF Isolation: 28 dB • Military End-Use RF/IF Isolation: 15 dB IF Bandwidth: DC - 4 GHz Downconverter Applications 12 Lead Ceramic 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9 mm2 Functional Diagram General Description The HMC1048LC3B is a general purpose double balanced mixer that can be used as a downconverter with DC to 4 GHz at the IF port and 2 to 18 GHz at the RF port. This mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry. The HMC1048LC3B provides excellent LO/RF, LO/IF and RF/IF isolation The mixer operates with LO drive levels from +9 dBm to +17 dBm. The HMC1048LC3B eliminates the need for wire bonding and allows the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, Downconverter, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +13 dBm[1] Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units Frequency Range, RF & LO 2 - 12 12 - 18 GHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 4 DC - 4 GHz Conversion Loss 9 LO to RF Isolation LO to IF Isolation [2] [2] RF to IF Isolation 12 11 13 dB 28 38 28 35 dB 15 20 18 28 dB 15 8 12 dB IP3 (Input) 8 20 23 dBm 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 10 13 dBm [1] Unless otherwise noted all measurements performed as an Downconverter. [2] Fixed 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] HMC1048LC3B v00.0312 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 2 - 18 GHz Conversion Gain vs. Temperature, IF= 100 MHz, LO= 13dBm Conversion Gain vs. LO Power, IF= 100 MHz +25C +85C -40C -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 9 dBm 11 dBm 13 dBm 15 dBm 17 dBm -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2 4 6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 30 25 25 20 15 +25C +85C -40C 12 14 16 18 14 16 18 14 16 18 20 15 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2 4 6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) -5 -10 -10 -20 ISOLATION (dB) 0 LO RF -20 10 12 Isolation 0 -15 8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF and LO Return Loss RETURN LOSS (dB) 10 Input IP3 vs. LO Power IF= 100 MHz IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF= 100 MHz, LO= 13dBm 10 8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Mixer - Double-BALANCED - SMT 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -25 RF/IF LO/IF -30 -40 LO/RF -50 -30 -60 2 4 6 8 10 12 FREQUENCY (GHz) 14 16 18 2 4 6 8 10 12 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] 2 HMC1048LC3B v00.0312 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 2 - 18 GHz IF Bandwidth @ LO= 13 dBm, LO = 2.4 GHz Input P1dB vs. Temperature IF=100 MHz, LO= 13dBm 20 RETURN LOSS CONVERSION GAIN +25C +85C -40C 16 -10 P1dB (dBm) RESPONSE (dB) -5 -15 12 8 -20 4 -25 -30 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 2 4 6 Conversion Gain vs. Temperature, IF= 500 MHz, LO= 13dBm 12 14 16 18 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) +25C +85C -40C -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 9 dBm 11 dBm 13 dBm 15 dBm 17 dBm -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2 4 6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 12 14 16 18 14 16 18 Input IP3 vs. LO Power IF= 500 MHz 30 25 25 IP3 (dBm) 30 20 15 +25C +85C -40C 10 8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF= 500 MHz, LO= 13dBm IP3 (dBm) 10 Conversion Gain vs. LO Power, IF= 500 MHz 0 2 20 15 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) Mixer - Double-BALANCED - SMT 0 14 16 18 2 4 6 8 10 12 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] HMC1048LC3B v00.0312 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 2 - 18 GHz Conversion Gain vs. Temperature, IF= 1500 MHz, LO= 13dBm Conversion Gain vs. LO Power, IF= 1500 MHz +25C +85C -40C -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 9 dBm 11 dBm 13 dBm 15 dBm 17 dBm -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2 4 6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 12 14 16 18 14 16 18 Input IP3 vs. LO Power IF= 1500 MHz 30 30 25 25 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF= 1500 MHz, LO= 13dBm 20 15 +25C +85C -40C 10 8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 20 15 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm 10 5 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 14 16 18 2 4 6 8 10 12 Mixer - Double-BALANCED - SMT 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 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] 4 HMC1048LC3B v00.0312 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 2 - 18 GHz MxN Spurious Outputs, Downconverter MxN Spurious Outputs, Upconverter Mixer - Double-BALANCED - SMT nLO 5 nLO mRF 0 1 2 3 4 mIF 0 1 2 3 4 0 x -0.5 26.8 -2.4 29.6 0 x -10.3 16.6 15.2 29.5 1 7.5 0 16.2 18.8 28.5 1 5.4 0 26.7 24 36.3 2 62.2 55.2 55.5 48.1 58.3 2 55.6 39.6 52.2 39.9 52 3 65 63.7 63.6 67.7 67.3 3 65.4 60.1 57.7 63.8 64.5 4 63.5 67.1 65.3 68.9 69.3 4 64.6 66.7 67.1 69.8 71.7 RF = 2 GHz @ -10 dBm RF = 4 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 2.1 GHz @ +13 dBm LO = 4.1 GHz @ +13 dBm All values in dBc below RF power level All values in dBc below IF power level Harmonics of LO LO Freq. (GHz) 2 nLO Spur at RF Port 1 2 3 4 60.76 45.98 58.15 56.06 4 39.86 31.63 49.77 43.87 6 43.29 31.08 51.66 58.58 10 39.12 31.05 62.34 64.12 12 32.53 42.18 32.52 70.08 14 45.01 53.44 41.58 NA LO = + 13 dBm Values in dBc below LO level measured at RF Port. 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] HMC1048LC3B v00.0312 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 2 - 18 GHz RF / IF Input( LO = +18 dBm) +15.5 dBm LO Drive +20 dBm Max Junction Temperature @ 85°C w/ 19dBm 116°C Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C) (derate 2.5 mW/°C above 85°C) 165 mW Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to package bottom) 392°C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing Mixer - Double-BALANCED - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC1048LC3B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL Rating MSL1 [1] Package Marking [2] H1048 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 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 HMC1048LC3B v00.0312 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 2 - 18 GHz Mixer - Double-BALANCED - SMT Pin Descriptions 7 Pin Number Function Description 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12 GND These pins and the exposed ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. 2 LO This pin is matched to 50 Ohms. 4, 6, 11 N/C No connection required. These pins are not connected internally: However, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to ground. 5 IF This pin is DC coupled matched to 50 Ohms 8 RF This pin is matched to 50 Ohms Interface Schematic 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] HMC1048LC3B v00.0312 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 2 - 18 GHz Mixer - Double-BALANCED - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EVAL01-HMC1048LC3B [1] Item Description J1-J2 PCB Mount 2.9 mm K Connector, SRI J3 PCB Mount SMA Connector U1 HMC1048LC3B PCB [2] 125040-1 Evaluation Board [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 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] 8