HITTITE HMC990LP4E

HMC990LP4E
v00.0312
MIXERS - SMT
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC990LP4E is Ideal for:
Broadband Operation with no external matching
• Multiband/Multi-standard Cellular BTS Diversity
Receivers
Industry’s Most Compact Solution, 4x4 mm QFN
Package
• GSM & 3G & LTE/WiMAX/4G
• MIMO Infrastructure Receivers
• Wideband Radio Receivers
• Multiband Basestations & Repeaters
High-side and Low-side LO injection Operation
Wide IF Frequency Range
High Input IP3 of +25.6 dBm @ 2200 MHz
Power Conversion Gain of 7 dB
Input P1dB of 12 dBm
SSB Noise Figure of 9 dB
55 dBc Channel-to-Channel Isolation
Dedicated Enable Pins for IF & LO amplifiers
Single-ended RF & LO input ports
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC990LP4E is a high linearity, dual channel downconverting mixer optimized for multi-standard diversity
receiver applications that require low power consumption and small size. The HMC990LP4E features new
wideband limiting LO amplifiers to achieve an unprecedented RF bandwidth of 700 MHz to 3500 MHz. Unlike
conventional narrow-band downconverter RFICs, the
HMC990LP4E supports both high-side and low-side LO
injection over the entire RF frequency band. The RF and
LO input ports are internally matched to 50 Ω.
The HMC990LP4E integrates LO and IF amplifiers with
enable functions, LO and RF baluns and high linearity passive mixer cores with bias control interface. The
balanced passive mixer combined with high-linearity IF
amplifier architecture of HMC990LP4E provides excellent LO-to-RF, LO-to-IF, and RF-to-IF isolations. The
HMC990LP4E provides a very low noise figure of 9 dB,
and high IIP3 of +25.6 dBm allowing device to be used in
demanding wideband applications. The HMC990LP4E’s
input IP3 can be further improved by external matching
for narrow-band applications. The HMC990LP4E has
typical less than 1.5 W power consumption which can
be optimized through external bias control pins. The
HMC990LP4E also features a very fast enable control
interface to be used for power saving in Time Division
Duplex (TDD) applications. The HMC990LP4E is housed
in a RoHS compliant 4x4 mm leadless QFN package.
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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]
HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF Frequency = 150 MHz, LO Power = 0 dBm,
RF=900 MHz [1]
RF=1900 MHz [2]
RF=2200 MHz [2]
RF=2700 MHz [2]
Typ.
Typ.
Typ.
Typ.
Parameter
MIXERS - SMT
RF Input Power = -5 dBm, VDD_LO1,2 = 3.3V, VDD_IF[3], VDD_IF1,2 = 5V
Units
Conversion Gain
7.8
7.0
6.4
6.0
dB
IP3 (Input)
25.1
25.0
25.6
24.3
dBm
Noise Figure (SSB)
8.9
9.3
10.0
10.3
dB
1 dB Compression (Input)
11.2
12.0
12.0
12.3
dBm
dBm
LO leakage @ RF port
-53
-52
-51
-60
RF to IF Isolation
45
41
42
42
dB
Channel to Channel Isolation
62
53
52
52
dBc
+2RF-2LO Response
69
68
71
69
dBc
+3RF-3LO Response
70
70
72
78
dBc
LO Input Drive Level
-3 to +3
-3 to +3
-3 to +3
-3 to +3
dBm
[1] High side LO injection, VGATE1,2 = 5.0V
[2] Low side LO injection, VGATE1,2 = 4.8V
[3] Supply voltage for IF amplifiers through choke inductors. See application circuit
DC Power Supply Specifications,
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units.
IF Supply Voltage (VDD_IF[3], VDD_IF1,2[4])
Parameter
Conditions
+4.75
+5
+5.25
V
LO Supply Volltage (VDD_LO1,2)
+3.15
+3.3
+3.45
IF Amplifier Supply Current when enabled
IF Amplifier Supply Current when disabled
148
mA
VDD_IF1[4] + VDD_IF2[4]
24
mA
VCS1[5] + VCS2[5]
3
mA
VDD_IF[3]
0
mA
VDD_IF1[4] + VDD_IF2[4]
3
mA
VCS1 + VCS2
4
mA
VDD_LO1,2
170
mA
LO_BIAS1[6] + LO_BIAS2[6]
4.6
mA
[5]
LO Amplifier Supply Current when enabled
LO Amplifier Supply Current when disabled
V
VDD_IF[3]
[5]
VDD_LO1,2
4
mA
LO_BIAS1[6] + LO_BIAS2[6]
5.4
mA
LO/IF, Enable/Disable Interface Specifications,
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
LO_EN High Level
Parameter
LO Amplifier Disabled
+3
+5
Max.
Units.
LO_EN Low Level
LO Amplifier Enabled
0
0
IFA1_EN / IFA2_EN High Level
Channel1/2 IF Amplifier Disabled
+3
+5
5
V
IFA1_EN / IFA2_EN Low Level
Channel1/2 IF Amplifier Enabled
0
0
+1
V
V
+1
V
Enable Settling Time[7]
30
ns
Disable Settling Time
130
ns
[7]
[1] High side LO injection, VGATE1,2 = 5.0V
[2] Low side LO injection, VGATE1,2 = 4.8V
[3] Supply voltage for IF amplifiers through choke inductors. See application circuit.
[4] Supply voltage for bias circuit of IF amplifiers. See application circuit.
[5] Bias Control pins for IF amplifiers. See application circuit.
[6] Bias Control pins for LO amplifier. See application circuit.
[7] Remove bypass capacitors on LO_EN and IFA1,2_EN pins for given settling times. See application circuit.
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]
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. VGATE[1]
Input IP3 vs. VGATE[1]
31
4.7 V
4.8 V
4.9 V
5 .0V
10
29
27
8
IIP3(dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
12
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
4.7 V
4.8 V
4.9 V
5 .0V
17
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
3.5
0.7
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF -2LO Response vs. VGATE[1]
2.7
3.1
3.5
100
4.7V
4.8V
4.9V
5.0V
90
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
2.3
+3RF -3LO Response vs. VGATE[1]
100
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
80
70
60
50
40
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
4.7V
4.8V
4.9V
5.0V
90
3.5
0.7
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. VGATE[1]
15
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
13
11
9
4.7 V
4.8 V
4.9 V
5.0 V
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] VGATE is bias voltage for passive mixer cores (VGATE1 and VGATE2 pins). Refer to pin description table.
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected]
HMC990LP4E
v00.0312
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. High Side LO
& Low Side LO @ VGATE=4.8V
Input IP3 vs. High Side LO
& Low Side LO @ VGATE=4.8V
12
High Side LO
29
Low Side LO
Low Side LO
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
10
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
17
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
RF/IF Isolation vs.
Temperature @ VGATE=4.8V
3.1
3.5
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
@ RF PORT
@ IF PORT
-20
LEAKAGE (dBm)
60
ISOLATION (dB)
2.7
LO Leakage @ VGATE=4.8V
80
40
-40
-60
20
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
-80
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE=4.8V
Input IP3 vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE=4.8V
12
31
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
10
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3dBm
29
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
0.7
1.9
MIXERS - SMT
31
High Side LO
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
17
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
3.1
3.5
15
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
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]
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
+2RF -2LO Response vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE=4.8V
+3RF -3LO Response vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE=4.8V
100
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
90
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
MIXERS - SMT
100
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
90
1.1
1.5
RF Input Return Loss @ VGATE=4.8V [1]
2.7
3.1
3.5
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
2.3
LO Input Return Loss @ VGATE=4.8V
0
-10
-15
-20
-25
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
0.1
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.7
1.2
1.8
2.3
2.9
3.4
-30
0.1
4
0.7
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.8
2.3
2.9
3.4
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Output Return Loss @ VGATE=4.8V [1]
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ VGATE=4.8V
0
20
-5
15
P1dB (dBm)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-10
-15
10
5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-20
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.9
1
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] LO input Frequency = 1500MHz, LO power = 0 dBm.
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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]
HMC990LP4E
v00.0312
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
10
29
27
8
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
0.7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
17
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
3.1
3.5
+3RF -3LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
100
100
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
90
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF -2LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
1.9
MIXERS - SMT
31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
90
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
17
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
15
13
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
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]
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HMC990LP4E
v00.0312
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
29
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
12
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
0.7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
17
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF -2LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
2.7
3.1
3.5
100
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
90
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
2.3
+3RF -3LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
100
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
90
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
17
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
15
13
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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]
HMC990LP4E
v00.0312
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
29
27
8
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
0.7
17
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF -2LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
2.7
3.1
3.5
100
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
90
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
2.3
+3RF -3LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
100
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MIXERS - SMT
31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
90
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
17
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
15
13
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
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]
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
29
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
12
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
0.7
17
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF -2LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
2.7
3.1
3.5
100
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
90
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
2.3
+3RF -3LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
100
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
90
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
17
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
15
13
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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]
HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Channel to Channel Isolation vs.
VGATE
Channel to Channel Isolation vs.
IF Frequency
70
60
55
50
45
40
0.7
IF=50MHz
IF=100MHz
IF=150MHz
IF=200MHz
IF=250MHz
IF=300MHz
IF=350MHz
65
ISOLATION (dBc)
ISOLATION (dBc)
65
60
55
50
45
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
40
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain,
Channel Matching @ VGATE=4.8V
2.7
3.1
3.5
31
CHANNEL 1
10
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
29
CHANNEL 2
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
2.3
Input IP3,
Channel Matching @ VGATE=4.8V
12
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
0.7
17
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs.
Vdd @ VGATE=4.8V
Input IP3 vs.
Vdd @ VGATE=4.8V
12
31
Vdd_IF=4.75V, Vdd_LO=3.15V
Vdd_IF=5.0V, Vdd_LO=3.3V
Vdd_IF=5.25V, Vdd_LO=3.45V
10
Vdd_IF=4.75V, Vdd_LO=3.15V
29
Vdd_IF=5.0V, Vdd_LO=3.3V
Vdd_IF=5.25V, Vdd_LO=3.45V
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN(dB)
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MIXERS - SMT
70
4.7V
4.8V
4.9V
5.0V
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
0.7
17
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.7
3.1
3.5
15
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=850 MHz, VGATE=4.8V
IIP3 vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=850 MHz, VGATE=4.8V
31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
27
8
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
17
0
15
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0
0.1
0.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
IIP3 vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=1800 MHz, VGATE=4.8V
12
31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
29
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=1800 MHz, VGATE=4.8V
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
17
0
15
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
11
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
29
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
12
0.5
0.6
0.7
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Harmonics of LO
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO Spur @ RF Port
1
2
0.7
-55
1.1
-53
1.5
nLO
3
4
mRF
-48
-65
-64
-50
-65
-54
-53
-52
-66
1.9
-53
-49
-70
2.3
-54
-48
-68
-51
2.7
-72
-46
-59
-48
3.1
-54
-51
-73
-48
3.5
-59
-63
-59
-46
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
1
-44
-39
-56
-50
-46
0
-40
-19
-54
2
-50
-66
-53
-60
-58
-64
-76
3
-100
-59
-92
-66
-100
4
-113
-107
-112
-109
-110
RF Freq. = 0.9 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 0.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
LO = 0dBm
All values in dBm measured at RF port.
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF
0
1
MIXERS - SMT
LO Freq. (GHz)
nLO
2
3
4
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
-45
0
xx
-38
-37
-60
-49
0
xx
-38
-39
-63
1
-50
0
-44
-35
-73
1
-54
0
-45
-45
-71
2
-70
-56
-66
-64
-84
2
-70
-81
-68
-78
-94
3
-114
-75
-97
-66
-108
3
-121
-87
-102
-69
-100
4
-123
-132
-125
-111
-117
4
-123
-138
-123
-142
-117
RF Freq. = 1.9 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 1.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
RF Freq. = 2.5 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 2.4 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
VDD_IF
VDD_IF1
VDD_IF2
(V)
Idd_IF
(mA)
VDD_LO1,
VDD_LO2
(V)
Idd_LO
(mA)
4.75
162
3.15
177
5.00
180
3.30
170
5.25
198
3.45
181
Truth Table
IFA1_EN
(V)
IF AMP1
IFA2_EN
(V)
IF AMP2
LO_EN
(V)
LO
STAGES
Low
ON
Low
ON
Low
ON
High
OFF
High
OFF
High
OFF
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF Input Power (VDD_IF= +5V, VDD_LO1,2=3.3V)
+20 dBm
LO Input Power (VDD_IF= +5V, VDD_LO1,2=3.3V)
+20 dBm
VDD_IF, VDD_LO1,2
6V
VGATE1,2
5.5V
Max. Channel Temperature
150°C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 36.5 mW/°C above 85°C)
2.37 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
27.4 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to 150°C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1B
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC SILICA AND
SILICON IMPREGNATED.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY.
3. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 100% MATTE TIN
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
6. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, WHITE INK, OR LASER MARK
LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
7. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAX. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAX.
8. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm
9. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
10. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
HMC990LP4E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
H990
XXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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Pin Descriptions
Function
Description
1, 6
RF1, RF2
RF input pins of the mixer, internally matched to 50 Ohms.
RF input pins require off chip DC blocking capacitors.
See application circuit.
2,5
N/C
Not connected internally.
3,4
VDD_LO1,
VDD_LO2
3.3V bias supply for LO Drive stages. Refer to application circuit for appropriate filtering.
7,24
VGATE2,
VGATE1
Bias pins for mixer cores. Set from 4.7V to 5.0V for
operating frequency band.
8,23
VDD_IF2,
VDD_IF1
Supply voltage pins for IF amplifiers’ bias circuits.
Connect to 5V supply through filtering.
9,10,21,22
IF2_P, IF2_N,
IF1_N, IF1_P
Differential IF outputs.Connect to 5V supply through
choke inductors. See application circuit.
VCS2,VCS1
Bias control pins for IF amplifiers. Connect to 5V supply
through 590 Ohms resistors. Refer to application section for proper values of resistors to adjust IF amplifier
current.
11,20
Interface Schematic
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Pin Number
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Pin Descriptions (continued)
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Pin Number
Function
Description
12,19
IFA2_EN,
IFA1_EN
Enable pins for IF Amplifiers. When connected to LOW
or left unconnected, amplifiers are enabled.
For disable mode connect to HIGH.
13,14
LO_BIAS2,
LO_BIAS1
Bias control pins for LO Amplifiers. Connect to 5V
supply through 270 Ohms resistors. Refer to application section for proper volues of resistors to adjust LO
amplifier current.
15,17
GND
These pins and package base must be connected to
RF and DC ground.
16
LO_IN
LO input of the mixer. Internally matched to 50 Ohms.
Requires off chip DC blocking capacitor.
See application circuit.
18
LO_EN
Enable for LO Amplifiers. When connected to LOW or
left unconnected, amplifiers are enabled.
For disable mode connect to HIGH.
Interface Schematic
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Evaluation PCB
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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EVAL01- HMC990LP4E [1]
Item
Description
J1 - J5
PCB Mount SMA Connector
TP1-TP14
Test Point
L1-L4
680 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
C30, C33
0.01 µF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg
C34,C36-C38,C43-C44,C63-C69
4.7 µF Case A, Tantalum
C4,C11-C12,C25-C26,C49,C51,C54-C55,C58,C60-C61
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2,C5,C7,C19,C28,C31,C45-C48,C50,C52-C53,C56-C57,C59,C62
1 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C6,C14,C23,C39-C42
10 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
R2,R4-R6,R8,R10-R11,R14-R15,R17,R19-R25
0 ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R26-R27
270 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R28-R29
590 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
T1-T2
1:4 Transformer - ETC4-1T-7TR.
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Application Circuit - Broadband
Notes:
1-Differential IF output transmission lines should be symmetrical
2-Refer to evaluation PCB for component placements and distances
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0.7 - 3.5 GHz
The HMC990LP4E is a broadband dual channel, high dynamic range, high gain, low noise, high-linearity downconverting mixer designed for covering RF frequencies from 700 MHz to 3.5 GHz. The HMC990LP4E’s low noise and high
linearity performance makes it suitable for a wide range of transmission standards, including TDD, FDD, LTE, CDMA,
GSM, MC-GSM, W-CDMA, UMTS, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX applications.
The HMC990LP4E offers an easy-to-use and complete frequency conversion solution for diversity and MIMO receiver
applications in a highly compact 4x4 mm QFN package. The HMC990LP4E greatly simplifies the design of diversity
and MIMO receiver applications by increasing the integration level and reducing the number of required circuit elements thereby reducing cost, area, and power consumption.
Principle of Operation
MIXERS - SMT
Application Information
The HMC990LP4E has two identical, symmetrical double-balanced passive mixers. These mixers are driven from a
common single-ended LO input that is broadband matched to 50 Ω and requires only a standard DC-blocking capacitor. The single-ended LO input is converted into differential through the on-chip integrated balun followed by a LO
driver stage. The differential signal is divided into two differential paths and each mixer is driven by a separate LO
amplifier.
The HMC990LP4E’s single-ended RF inputs are converted into differential through the on-chip integrated baluns.
The single-ended RF inputs are internally broadband matched to 50 Ω and require only standard DC-blocking capacitors. However, the HMC990LP4E’s RF inputs can be externally matched for narrow band application frequency with a
simple matching network including a series inductor and a shunt capacitor to further improve the performance. Please
refer to the application circuit for narrowband RF input matching for the detailed information.
The HMC990LP4E’s IF amplifiers are designed for differential 200 Ω output impedance. A few external components
are required at these IF outputs for the broadband frequency response as recommended in the application circuit.
Please refer to the IF output interface section for more information.
The HMC990LP4E requires 5V and 3.3V supply voltages and external bias voltages. Bias voltages generate reference
currents for the IF and LO amplifiers. 3.3V supply voltage and the external bias voltages can be generated from 5V
supply voltage to operate with a single supply. Please refer to the single supply operation section for more information.
The reference currents to the LO amplifiers and IF amplifiers can be disabled through LO_EN and IFA1_EN, IFA2_EN
pins respectively. If the EN pins are connected to LOW or left unconnected, the part operates normally. If the EN pins
are connected to HIGH, the LO amplifiers and IF amplifiers are disabled.
Single Supply Operation
The HMC990LP4E requires 5V and 3.3V supply voltages and the external bias voltages. The external bias voltages
except VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages are already generated from 5V supply voltage on evaluation board (see application circuit). These bias voltages can be optimized by series resistances with appropriate values from the 5V supply to
the bias pins (VCS1, VCS2, LO_BIAS1, LO_BIAS2). The resistor values on VCS1, VCS2 and LO_BIAS1, LO_BIAS2
traces on evaluation board are 590 Ohms and 270 Ohms respectively. Refer to the VCS Interface and LO_BIAS Interface
section for more information.
The nominal VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages are 4.8V that is applied externally. However VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages
can be tuned between 4.7V and 5V for optimization of Input IP3 and conversion gain performances. After VGATE1,
VGATE2 pin voltages are optimized, these pin voltages can be generated from 5V supply by changing the values of
series resistors, R14 and R15. Refer to the VGATE interface section for more information.
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The 3.3V supply voltage for the LO amplifiers can be generated from 5V supply voltage by adding 20 Ohms resistors
between VDD_LO1, VDD_LO2 pins and 5V supply voltage. VDD_LO1 and VDD_LO2 pins are shorted and connected to VDD_LO1 test point on evaluation board, hence a 10 Ohms resistor (Rvdd_lo) can be added in series with
VDD_LO1 test point as shown in Figure 1. The resistor must have a power rating of 1/2W or more.
Figure 1. Interface to generate 3.3V for VDD_LO1 and VDD_LO2 pins from 5V Supply.
VGATE Interface
18
30
15
25
INPUT IP3
12
20
4.7V
4.8V
4.9V
5.0V
9
6
10
CORVERSION GAIN
3
5
0
0.7
15
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
The VGATE1, VGATE2 pins are bias pins for mixer cores. The nominal VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages are 4.8V that is
applied externally. However voltage can be tuned between 4.7V and 5V for optimizing input IP3 and conversion gain
performances for desired frequency band. Higher IIP3 values can be obtained by increasing the VGATE1, VGATE2
pin voltages but this will reduce mixer’s conversion gain. Figure-2 shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 for
four values of the VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages.
0
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure-2. Conversion Gain & IIP3 vs. RF Frequency over VGATE Pin Voltage
@25C, IF =100 MHz
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After the VGATE voltage is tuned for optimized IIP3 and conversion gain performance, the VGATE pin voltage can
be generated from 5V supply voltage by changing the value of series resistors, R14 and R15 from 0 Ohm to an appropriate value.
Table-1 shows the typical resistor values that need to be added in series with VGATE1, VGATE2 pins for different
VGATE voltages.A fine tune for R14 and R15 resistors can be used if a better fit is required.
Table-1: Resistor values for different
VGATE pin voltages
Vgate1=Vgate2
R14=R15
4.7V
174 Ohm
4.8V
120 Ohm
4.9V
56 Ohm
5.0V
0 Ohm
VCS Interface and LO_BIAS Interface
The VCS1, VCS2 pins are bias pins for IF amplifiers on each channel and set the reference currents to these IF amplifiers. The VCS voltage is generated from the 5V supply by series resistors. Higher IIP3 values can be obtained by
reducing the values of these series resistors R28 and R29, which will increase the total supply current of the IF amplifiers. Figure-3a shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 vs. total supply current from the VDD_IF1, VDD_IF2
and VDD_IF test points at 1900 MHz.
30
18
30
15
25
15
25
INPUT IP3
9
15
6
3
10
CORVERSION GAIN
nominal bias condition
5
0
155
20
0
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
IF SUPPLY CURRENT(mA)
Figure 3a. IIP3 and conversion gain vs. IF stage’s
Total supply current
@25C, RF= 1900 MHz, IF= 100 MHz , VGATE= 4.8V
12
INPUT IP3
9
15
6
3
10
CORVERSION GAIN
nominal bias condition
5
0
150
20
IIP3 (dBm)
12
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
18
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
The LO_BIAS1, LO_BIAS2 pins are bias pins for LO amplifiers and set the reference currents to these LO amplifiers.
The LO_BIAS voltage is generated from the 5V supply by series resistors R26 and R27. Figure-3b shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 vs. total supply current from the VDD_LO1 test point at 1900 MHz.
0
155
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
LO SUPPLY CURRENT(mA)
Figure 3b. IIP3 and conversion gain vs. LO stage’s
Total supply current
@25C, RF= 1900 MHz, IF= 100 MHz , VGATE= 4.8V
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Table-2 and Table-3 show the typical resistor values that are used in series with VCS1, VCS2 and LO_BIAS1,
LO_BIAS2 pins for different total supply current values of IF and LO stages. A fine tune for these resistors can be
used if a better fit is required.
Table-2: Resistor values for total supply
current of IF Amplifiers
IF Amplifiers Total Supply Current
R28=R29
155 mA
820 Ohm
180 mA
590 Ohm
200 mA
390 Ohm
Table-3: Resistor values for total supply
current of LO Amplifier
LO Amplifier Total Supply Current
R26=R27
150 mA
620 Ohm
170 mA
270 Ohm
190 mA
0 Ohm
External RF Matching
The HMC990LP4E’s RF inputs are internally broadband matched to 50Ω. RF inputs can be externally matched for
a specific RF frequency band of interest to further improve Input IP3 (IIP3). Matching RF inputs to a specific RF frequency band can be easily accomplished by adding a series inductor and a shunt capacitor. See Table-4 for values of
the external matching components for corresponding RF frequency bands. Figure-4 shows the application circuit with
the external components on RF input pins.
LO_BIAS2 and VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages can be optimized for a specific RF frequency band by changing the
resistor values in series with these pins. Table-1 shows the resistor values (R14, R15) for corresponding VGATE pin
voltage. Table-4 shows the resistor value (R26) for recommended LO_BIAS2 pin voltage.
Figure-5 shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 for 900MHz,1900MHz and 2500MHz RF frequency bands.
Table-4: Components for Selected Frequency Bands
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Tune Option
Lmatch
Cmatch1,
Cmatch2
R26
Recommended VGATE1,2
Voltages
900 MHz
6.8 nH
2.7 pF
Open
150 Ohms
5.0V
1900 MHz
2.7 nH
1 pF
Open
270 Ohms
4.8V
2500MHz
1 nH
Open
1 pF
270 Ohms
4.8V
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Figure-4. Application Circuit for Narrowband RF Input Matching
INPUT IP3
12
20
9
15
6
10
CORVERSION GAIN
25C
85C
-40C
0
700
5
0
800
900
1000
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1100
Figure-5a. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching
for 900 MHz band
VGATE=5.0 V, IF=100 MHz
35
25C
-40C
85C
15
12
25
INPUT IP3
9
20
6
15
3
10
CORVERSION GAIN
0
1700
30
IIP3 (dBm)
25
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
15
3
18
30
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
18
5
1800
1900
2000
2100
2200
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure-5b. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching
for 1900 MHz band
VGATE=4.8 V, IF=100 MHz
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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HMC990LP4E
v00.0312
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
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25C
-40C
85C
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INPUT IP3
12
30
25
9
20
6
15
3
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
18
10
CORVERSION GAIN
0
5
2300
2400
2500
2600
2700
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure-5c. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching for 2500 MHz band VGATE= 4.8 V, IF= 100 MHz
It is recommended to use high side LO injection for RF frequencies below 1 GHz for better IIP3. For instance, higher
IIP3 can be obtained if LO input is driven with high side at RF=900 MHz. Please refer to Figure-6.
31
High Side LO
29
Low Side LO
IIP3 (dBm)
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure-6. Input IP3 vs. High Side LO & Low Side LO @ VGATE=4.8V
Input IP3 Dependance on RF Input Power
The HMC990LP4E accepts a wide range of RF input power. Figure-7 shows the IIP3 vs. RF input power for 1900 MHz
RF and 150 MHz IF.
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29
IIP3(dBm)
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
-10
1900MHz
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
RF POWER (dBm)
Figure-7. IIP3 vs. RF Input Power, RF= 1900 MHz, IF= 150 MHz, VGATE= 4.8V
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected]
HMC990LP4E
v00.0312
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
The HMC990LP4E’s differential IF output pins are biased at the 5V supply voltage through choke inductors as shown
in the application circuit. The default values of these choke inductors are 680 nH. Figure-8 shows the measured conversion gain vs. IF frequency where 1-dB IF bandwidth is around 470 MHz and 3-dB IF bandwidth is above 700 MHz.
Higher IF bandwidth values can be obtained by reducing the value of the choke inductors.
The baluns at the IF outputs are used to convert the 200 Ohms differential output impedance of HMC990LP4E to
single-ended 50 Ohms for characterization.
MIXERS - SMT
IF Output Interface
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
10
8
6
CG
4
2
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure-8. Conversion gain vs. IF Frequency @ LO= 1.5 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
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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected]
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