HMC399MS8 / 399MS8E v04.1208 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz Typical Applications Features High Dynamic Range Infrastructure: +35 dBm Input IP3 • GSM, GPRS & EDGE Conversion Loss: 8.5 dB • CDMA & W-CDMA Low External Part Count • Cable Modem Termination Systems Ultra Small MSOP8 Package: 14.8 mm2 Included in the HMC-DK003 Designer’s Kit 9 Functional Diagram MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT General Description The HMC399MS8(E) is a high dynamic range passive MMIC mixer in plastic surface mount 8 lead Mini Small Outline Package (MSOP) covering 700 to 1000 MHz. Excellent input IP3 performance of +35 dBm for down conversion and +32 dBm for up conversion is provided for 2.5G & 3G GSM/ CDMA based cellular applications at an LO drive of +17 dBm. With a 1 dB compression of +23 dBm, the RF port will accept a wide range of input signal levels. Conversion loss is 8.5 dB typical and LO isolations are maintained at 23 to 35 dB. This miniature single-ended monolithic GaAs FET mixer requires only one external inductor to optimize the LO frequency response. The 50 to 250 MHz IF frequency response will satisfy many cellular transmit or receive frequency plans. The HMC399MS8(E) input IP3 performance coupled with its high P1dB rivals traditional active FET mixers while offering a much smaller 14.8mm2 standard IC footprint and no DC bias. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25°C, LO = +17 dBm, IF = 200 MHz [1] Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. 740 - 800 800 - 900 880 - 960 MHz Frequency Range, LO [2] 540 - 740 550 - 840 630 - 900 MHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 200 DC - 250 DC - 250 MHz Conversion Loss 9 10 8.5 9.5 8 10 dB Noise Figure (SSB) 9 10 8.5 9.5 8 10 dB LO to RF Isolation 19 23 20 24 21 25 dB LO to IF Isolation 22 27 26 31 29 35 dB IP3 (Input) 30 34 31 35 30 34 dBm 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 20 24 19 23 18 22 dBm +16 to +18 dBm LO Input Drive Level (Typical) +16 to +18 +16 to +18 [1] Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz [2] LO Frequency optimized. See application circuit herein. 9 - 222 Units Frequency Range, RF 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 HMC399MS8 / 339MS8E v04.1208 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz Conversion Gain vs. Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm Isolation @ LO = +17 dBm 0 -10 -10 + 25C + 85C - 40C -15 RF TO IF LO TO RF LO TO IF -50 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.95 1 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.95 1 0.9 1 0.95 1 Return Loss @ LO = +17 dBm* Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive 0 0 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 9 -30 -40 -20 -10 LO =+15dBm LO = +16dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm -15 -5 -10 LO RF -20 -15 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.95 0.4 1 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Conversion Gain @ LO = +17 dBm If Bandwidth @ LO = +17 dBm 0 45 40 INPUT IP3 (dBm) -5 RESPONSE (dB) -20 MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT -5 ISOLATION (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -10 -15 35 30 + 15dBm + 16dBm + 17dBm + 19 dBm 25 CONVERSION GAIN RETURN LOSS -20 20 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) 400 450 500 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 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 On-line at www.hittite.com 9 - 223 HMC399MS8 / 339MS8E v04.1208 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz Input IP3 vs. IF Frequency, RF = 850 MHz Input IP3 vs. Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm 45 45 LO = +15dBm LO = +16dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm 40 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 9 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 40 35 30 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) 250 275 300 Input IP3 vs. IF Frequency, RF = 950 MHz 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.95 1 0.95 1 Input IP3 vs. LO Drive 45 45 LO = +15dBm LO = +16dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm 40 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 40 35 30 25 35 30 LO = +15dBm LO = +16dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm 25 20 20 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) 250 275 300 0.7 0.8 0.85 0.9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 45 40 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 25 20 +25C +85C -40C 15 35 30 + 15dBm + 16dBm + 17dBm + 19 dBm 25 10 0.7 0.75 Upconverter Input IP3 vs. LO Drive 30 INPUT P1dB (dBm) + 25C + 85C - 40C 20 50 Input P1dB vs. Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm 9 - 224 30 25 20 INPUT IP3 (dBm) MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT 25 35 20 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.95 1 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.95 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 1 HMC399MS8 / 339MS8E v04.1208 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz Input IP2 vs. LO Drive 45 45 40 40 35 30 + 25C + 85C - 40C 25 9 30 LO = +15dBm LO = +16dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm 25 20 0.7 35 20 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.95 1 MxN Spurious Outputs 0.7 0.75 0.8 0.85 0.9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.95 1 Harmonics of LO nLO nLO Spur @ RF Port mRF 0 1 2 3 4 LO Freq (GHz) 1 2 3 4 0 xx -9 17 2 23 0.4 34 54 38 45 1 3 0 17 28 26 0.5 30 39 35 47 2 69 75 57 62 65 0.6 26 35 33 54 3 80 71 82 69 80 0.7 24 37 36 47 4 81 81 81 80 80 0.8 23 33 42 50 0.9 25 31 46 43 RF Freq = 0.801 GHz @ -10 dBm LO Freq = 0.601 GHz @ +17 dBm All values in dBc relative to the IF power level. LO = +17 dBm All values are in dBc below input LO level @ RF port. 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 MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT INPUT IP2 (dBm) INPUT IP2 (dBm) Input IP2 vs. Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm 9 - 225 HMC399MS8 / 339MS8E v04.1208 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz Absolute Maximum Ratings MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT 9 RF/IF Input +25 dBm LO Drive +27 dBm Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C IF DC Current ±40 mA ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE. 4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE. 5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating HMC399MS8 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC399MS8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] H399 XXXX [2] H399 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 9 - 226 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 HMC399MS8 / 339MS8E v04.1208 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1 LO This pin is AC coupled & matched to 50 Ohms when an external inductor (L1) is connected in series with the LO. Choose value of L1 to optimize LO frequency response. 2, 4 N/C Not connected. 3, 6, 7 GND This pin must be connected to RF ground. 5 IF This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring operation to DC this port should be DC blocked externally using a series capacitor. Choose value of C1 to pass IF frequency desired. For operation to DC, this pin must not sink/source more than 40 mA of current or failure may result. 8 RF This pin is DC coupled & matched to 50 Ohms from 700 - 1000 MHz 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 On-line at www.hittite.com 9 MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT Pin Number 9 - 227 HMC399MS8 / 339MS8E v04.1208 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz Evaluation PCB MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT 9 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 106334 [1] Item Description J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector C1 4 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. L1 24 nH Chip Inductor, 0805 Pkg U1 HMC399MS8 / HMC399MS8E Mixer PCB [2] 106307 Eval Board [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 9 - 228 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 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, 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 HMC399MS8 / 339MS8E v04.1208 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz Application Circuit Selection of L1 for Optimal LO Frequency ±10% Choose value of L1 to optimize LO Frequency response. For best results use an 0805 size RF inductor or smaller. IF (MHz) LO Frequency (MHz) L1 (nH) 250 600 27 C1 pF 4 170 700 22 4 100 800 18 5 70 850 15 5 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 MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT 9 9 - 229