HMC329LC3B v03.1208 MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT 9 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC329LC3B is ideal for: Passive: No DC Bias Required • Point-to-Point Radios Input IP3: +18 dBm • Point-to-Mulit-Point Radios & VSAT LO/RF Isolation: 38 dB • Test Equipment & Sensors Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz • Military End-Use Robust 500V ESD, Class 1B 12 Lead Ceramic 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9mm2 Functional Diagram General Description The HMC329LC3B is a general purpose double balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package that can be used as an upconverter or downconverter between 24 and 32 GHz. This mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry. The HMC329LC3B provides excellent LO to RF and LO to IF suppression due to optimized balun structures. The mixer operates with LO drive levels above +9 dBm. The HMC329LC3B eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm* Parameter Min. Typ. Frequency Range, RF & LO 24 - 32 Frequency Range, IF DC - 8 Conversion Loss Noise Figure (SSB) Max. GHz GHz 10.5 12.5 10.5 12.5 dB dB LO to RF Isolation 32 38 dB LO to IF Isolation 26 40 dB RF to IF Isolation 20 30 dB IP3 (Input) 18 dBm IP2 (Input) 40 dBm 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 13 dBm *Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz. 9 - 168 Units 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 HMC329LC3B v03.1208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Isolation 0 -10 +25 C +85 C -40 C -5 ISOLATION (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -10 LO/RF LO/IF RF/IF -20 -30 9 -40 -15 -20 -60 23 25 27 29 31 33 23 25 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 31 33 31 33 31 33 0 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 29 Return Loss Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive -10 -15 -20 -5 -10 LO RF -15 -20 23 25 27 29 31 33 23 25 FREQUENCY (GHz) 27 29 FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive IF Bandwidth 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 RESPONSE (dB) 27 FREQUENCY (GHz) -5 -10 -15 -5 -10 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm -15 CONVERSION GAIN RETURN LOSS -20 MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT -50 -20 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 9 10 11 12 23 25 27 29 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 - 169 HMC329LC3B v03.1208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz 25 25 20 20 15 10 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm 5 15 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 0 0 23 25 27 29 31 33 23 25 FREQUENCY (GHz) 50 50 40 40 IP2 (dBm) IP2 (dBm) 60 30 31 33 31 33 3 4 30 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm 10 29 Input IP2 vs. Temperature * 60 20 27 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP2 vs. LO Drive * 10 0 0 23 25 27 29 31 33 23 25 FREQUENCY (GHz) 27 29 FREQUENCY (GHz) MxN Spurious Outputs Input P1dB vs. Temperature 16 nLO mRF 14 P1dB (dBm) MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT Input IP3 vs. Temperature* IP3 (dBm) 9 IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 vs. LO Drive * 12 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 8 0 1 2 0 xx 9 xx xx xx 1 20 0 42 xx xx 2 xx 72 58 80 xx 3 xx xx 98 70 90 4 xx xx xx 100 104 RF = 28 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 27 GHz @ +13 dBm All values in dBc below the IF output power level. 6 4 23 25 27 29 31 33 FREQUENCY (GHz) * Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing. 9 - 170 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 HMC329LC3B v03.1208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings +13 dBm LO Drive +27 dBm Channel Temperature 150 °C Continuous Pdiss (Ta = 85 °C) (derate 5.88 mW/°C above 85 °C) 382 mW Thermal Resistance (junction to ground paddle) 170 °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: ALUMINA. 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS). 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. 5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK, OR LASER MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN. 6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C – 7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 8. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1. 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 - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT RF / IF Input 9 - 171 HMC329LC3B v03.1208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz Pin Descriptions MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT 9 9 - 172 Pin Number Function Description 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 GND Package bottom must also be connected to RF/DC ground. 2 LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 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 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. 8 RF This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 10, 11, 12 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground without affecting performance. 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 HMC329LC3B v03.1208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109952 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 SRI SMA Connector J3 Johnson SMA Connector U1 HMC329LC3B Mixer PCB [2] 117611 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering compete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR The circuit board used in this 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 board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. 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 MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT 9 9 - 173