HMC329LM3 v00.0802 MICROWAVE CORPORATION GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC329LM3 is ideal for: Passive: No DC Bias Required • Point-to-Point Radios Input IP3: +19 dBm • Point-to-Multi-Point Radios LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB • SATCOM Leadless SMT Package, 25 mm2 • RADAR General Description Functional Diagram The HMC329LM3 is a 26 - 40 GHz surface mount, passive, double-balanced MMIC mixer in a SMT leadless chip carrier package. The mixer can be used as a downconverter or upconverter. Excellent isolations are provided by on-chip baluns. The chip requires no external components and no DC bias. All data is with the non-hermetic, epoxy sealed LM3 package mounted in a 50 Ohm test fixture. Utilizing the HMC329LM3 eliminates the need for wirebonding, thereby providing a consistent connection interface for the customer. MIXERS - SMT 12 Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C LO = +13 dBm, IF = 1 GHz LO = +13 dBm, IF = 1 GHz Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Frequency Range, RF & LO 26 - 32 32 - 40 GHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 8 DC - 8 GHz Conversion Loss 8 10 9 11 dB Noise Figure (SSB) 8 10 9 11 dB LO to RF Isolation 30 37 27 32 dB LO to IF Isolation 29 35 24 30 dB RF to IF Isolation 23 28 21 26 dB IP3 (Input) 16 19 16 20 dBm IP2 (Input) 45 55 46 56 dBm 1 dB Compression (Input) 9 11 7 10 dBm * Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz. 12 - 140 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC329LM3 v00.0802 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz Conversion Gain vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm Isolation vs. Frequency @ LO +13 dBm 0 0 RF/IF -10 -4 -6 ISOLATION (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) -2 -8 -10 -12 + 25 C -14 + 85 C -16 - 40 C LO/RF LO/IF -20 -30 -40 -18 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 24 42 26 28 Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive 34 36 38 40 42 0 -2 + 9 dBm + 11 dBm + 13 dBm + 15 dBm -4 -6 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 32 Upconverter Performance vs. LO Drive 0 -2 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 + 9 dBm + 11 dBm + 13 dBm + 15 dBm -14 -16 12 -18 -20 -20 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 24 26 28 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 -2 -4 -4 RETURN LOSS (dB) 0 -6 -8 -10 -12 CONVERSION GAIN IF RETURN LOSS -16 32 34 36 38 40 42 40 42 LO and RF Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm -2 -14 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) IF Bandwidth and IF Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm RESPONSE (dB) 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) MIXERS - SMT -50 -20 RF RETURN LOSS LO RETURN LOSS -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -18 -20 -20 0 2 4 6 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 12 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 12 - 141 MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC329LM3 v00.0802 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz Input IP3 vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm 25 25 20 20 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 vs. LO Drive* 15 10 + 11 dBm + 13 dBm + 15 dBm 5 + 25 C + 85 C - 40 C 0 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 26 28 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) 32 34 36 38 40 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP2 vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm Input IP2 vs. LO Drive* 70 70 65 65 60 60 IP2 (dBm) IP2 (dBm) MIXERS - SMT 10 5 0 12 15 55 50 55 50 + 11 dBm + 13 dBm + 15 dBm 45 + 25 C + 85 C - 40 C 45 40 40 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 26 28 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) 32 34 36 38 40 FREQUENCY (GHz) MxN Spurious Outputs as a Down Converter Input P1dB vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm 15 nLO 0 1 0 xx 7 1 19 0 41 69 57 67 74 69 71 74 74 2 3 2 3 13 4 P1dB (dBm) mRF 11 9 + 25 C + 85 C - 40 C 7 4 RF = 31 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 32 GHz @ +13 dBm All values in dBc below IF output power level. 5 26 28 30 32 34 36 FREQUENCY (GHz) * Two-tone input power = -5 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing. 12 - 142 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 38 40 MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC329LM3 v00.0802 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings RF / IF Input +13 dBm LO Drive +27 dBm IF DC Current ±2 mA Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1, 2, 3 N/C This pin may be connected to the PCB ground or left unconnected. 4 RF Port This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm from 25 to 40 GHz. 5 IF Port 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. 6 LO Port This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm from 25 to 40 GHz. GND Package base must be soldered to PCB RF ground. Interface Schematic For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com MIXERS - SMT 12 12 - 143 MICROWAVE CORPORATION v00.0802 HMC329LM3 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz Outline Drawing MIXERS - SMT 12 NOTES: 1. MATERIAL: PLASTIC 2. PLATING: GOLD OVER NICKEL 3. ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS) 4. ALL TOLERANCES ARE ±0.005 (±0.13) 5. ALL GROUNDS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND 6. INDICATES PIN 1 • Suggested LM3 PCB Land Pattern NOTES: 1. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 2. PAD WIDTH SHOWN IS FOR SOLDERING ONLY. BEYOND SOLDERING AREA ALL CONDUCTORS THAT CARRY RF AND MICROWAVE SIGNALS SHOULD HAVE 50 OHM CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE. 12 - 144 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com MICROWAVE CORPORATION v00.0802 HMC329LM3 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz Evaluation PCB The grounded Co-Planar Wave Guide (CPWG) PCB input/output transitions allow use of Ground-Signal-Ground (GSG) probes for testing. Suggested probe pitch is 400 mm (16 mils). Alternatively, the board can be mounted in a metal housing with 2.4 mm coaxial connectors. MIXERS - SMT 12 Evaluation Circuit Board Layout Design Details Layout Technique Micro Strip to CPWG Material Rogers 4003 with 1/2 oz. Cu Dielectric Thickness 0.008” (0.20 mm) Microstrip Line Width 0.018” (0.46 mm) CPWG Line Width 0.016” (0.41 mm) CPWG Line to GND Gap 0.005” (0.13 mm) Ground Via Hole Diameter 0.008” (0.20 mm) LM3 package mounted to evaluation PCB For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 12 - 145 MICROWAVE CORPORATION HMC329LM3 v00.0802 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz Recommended SMT Attachment Technique Preparation & Handling of the LM3 Millimeterwave Package for Surface Mounting 225 200 175 0 TEMPERATURE ( C) The HMC LM3 package was designed to be compatible with high volume surface mount PCB assembly processes. The LM3 package requires a specific mounting pattern to allow proper mechanical attachment and to optimize electrical performance at millimeterwave frequencies. This PCB layout pattern can be found on each LM3 product data sheet. It can also be provided as an electronic drawing upon request from Hittite Sales & Application Engineering. 150 125 100 Follow these precautions to avoid permanent damage: MIXERS - SMT 12 Cleanliness: Observe proper handling procedures to ensure clean devices and PCBs. LM3 devices should remain in their original packaging until component placement to ensure no contamination or damage to RF, DC & ground contact areas. 75 50 25 0 1 2 3 4 5 TIME (min) 6 7 8 Static Sensitivity: Follow ESD precautions to protect against ESD strikes. General Handling: Handle the LM3 package on the top with a vacuum collet or along the edges with a sharp pair of bent tweezers. Avoiding damaging the RF, DC, & ground contacts on the package bottom. Do not apply excess pressure to the top of the lid. Solder Materials & Temperature Profile: Follow the information contained in the application note. Hand soldering is not recommended. Conductive epoxy attachment is not recommended. Solder Paste: Solder paste should be selected based on the user’s experience and be compatible with the metallization systems used. See the LM3 data sheet Outline drawing for pin & ground contact metallization schemes. Solder Paste Application: Solder paste is generally applied to the PCB using either a stencil printer or dot placement. The volume of solder paste will be dependent on PCB and component layout and should be controlled to ensure consistent mechanical & electrical performance. Excess solder may create unwanted electrical parasitics at high frequencies. Solder Reflow: The soldering process is usually accomplished in a reflow oven but may also use a vapor phase process. A solder reflow profile is suggested above. Prior to reflowing product, temperature profiles should be measured using the same mass as the actual assemblies. The thermocouple should be moved to various positions on the board to account for edge and corner effects and varying component masses. The final profile should be determined by mounting the thermocouple to the PCB at the location of the device. Follow solder paste and oven vendor’s recommendations when developing a solder reflow profile. A standard profile will have a steady ramp up from room temperature to the pre-heat temperature to avoid damage due to thermal shock. Allow enough time between reaching pre-heat temperature and reflow for the solvent in the paste to evaporate and the flux to completely activate. Reflow must then occur prior to the flux being completely driven off. The duration of peak reflow temperature should not exceed 15 seconds. Packages have been qualified to withstand a peak temperature of 235°C for 15 seconds. Verify that the profile will not expose device to temperatures in excess of 235°C. Cleaning: A water-based flux wash may be used. 12 - 146 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com MICROWAVE CORPORATION v00.0802 HMC329LM3 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz Notes: MIXERS - SMT 12 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 12 - 147