HMC924LC5 v02.1110 mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 9 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC924LC5 is ideal for: High Conversion Gain: 15 dB • Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio Excellent Sideband Rejection: -30 dBc • Military Radar, EW & ELINT LO / RF Rejection: 15 dBc • Satellite Communications High Input IP3: 14 dBm • Sensors 32 Lead 5x5 mm SMT Ceramic Package: 25 mm² Functional Diagram General Description The HMC924LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q upconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. This device provides a small signal conversion gain of 15 dB with -30 dBc of sideband rejection. The HMC924LC5 utilizes a RF amplifier preceded by an I/Q mixer where the LO is driven by a driver amplifier. IF1 and IF2 mixer inputs are provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to select the required sideband. The I/Q mixer topology reduces the need for filtering of the unwanted sideband. The HMC924LC5 is a much smaller alternative to hybrid style single sideband upconverter assemblies and it eliminates the need for wire bonding by allowing the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifications [1][2], TA = +25°C, IF = 2000 MHz, IF = -6 dBm, LO = 0 dBm, Vdd1, 4 = +5V, Idd1 + Idd2 + Idd3 + Idd4 = 290 mA USB Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. [1][2] Typ. Max. Units Frequency Range, RF 10 - 13 13 - 16 GHz Frequency Range, LO 7 - 16 10 - 19 GHz 0-3 0-3 GHz 17 15 dB -30 -20 dBc 22 dBm Frequency Range, IF Conversion Gain 14 Sideband Rejection 1 dB Compression (Output) 19 22 19 LO to RF Rejection 15 15 dB IP3 (Output) at Max Gain 29 27 dBm Supply Current Idd1 + Idd2 + Idd3 + Idd4 [3] 290 290 mA [1] Unless otherwise noted all measurements performed with low side LO, IF = 2000 MHz and external IF 90° hybrid. [2] Adjust Vgg2 between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd2 + Idd3 + Idd4 = 170 mA Typical. [3] The LO / RF Rejection is defined as the LO signal level at the RF output port relative to the desired RF output signal level. 9-1 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz Conversion Gain, USB vs. LO Drive 25 20 20 15 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 0 15 0 dBm -3 dBm 10 5 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 -5 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 LO Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 -10 -15 +25 C +85 C -40 C -20 12 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF Return Loss vs. Temperature -25 -10 -15 -20 +25 C +85 C -40 C -25 -30 -30 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 13 14 15 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF Return Loss [1] Side Band Rejection, USB vs. Temperature 0 SIDE BAND REJECTION (dBc) 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) 9 -10 IF1 IF2 -20 -30 -10 -20 mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 25 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) Conversion Gain, USB vs. Temperature -30 +25 C +85 C -40 C -40 -50 -60 -40 0 1 2 3 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) 4 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Data taken without external IF 90° hybrid For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] 9-2 HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz 9 Input P1dB, USB vs. Temperature 30 14 +25 C +85 C -40 C 25 P1dB (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 12 10 8 6 4 20 15 +25 C +85 C -40 C 10 2 0 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 40 25 35 20 30 15 10 15 16 25 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 14 Output IP3, USB vs. Temperature 30 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) 13 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature 15 0 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain, USB vs. Control Voltage Input IP3, USB vs. Control Voltage 25 35 20 13 GHz 16 GHz 30 10 GHz 13 GHz 16 GHz 15 IP3 (dBm) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT Output P1dB, USB vs. Temperature 16 10 5 25 20 0 15 -5 -10 10 -2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 VCTRL (V) 9-3 -0.4 0 -2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0 VCTRL (V) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz LO / RF Rejection, USB vs. Temperature Isolation 9 0 +25 C +85 C -40 C -5 40 30 20 -10 LO/IF1 LO/IF2 -15 10 0 -20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 50 ISOLATION (dB) LO/RF REJECTION (dBc) 60 [1] Data taken without external IF 90° hybrid For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] 9-4 HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz 20 20 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 25 15 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 15 0 dBm -3 dBm 10 5 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 13 14 15 16 17 Input P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature 0 16 14 -10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 12 -20 P1dB (dBm) SIDE BAND REJECTION (dBc) 12 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Sideband Rejection, LSB vs. Temperature -30 -40 10 8 6 4 +25 C +85 C -40 C -50 2 -60 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 13 14 15 16 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP3, LSB vs. Temperature Output P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature 30 30 25 25 IP3 (dBm) 20 20 15 15 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 0 5 10 11 12 13 14 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 9-5 Conversion Gain, LSB vs. LO Drive 25 0 P1dB (dBm) mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 9 Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Temperature 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Control Voltage Output IP3, LSB vs. Temperature 25 40 25 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 15 10 GHz 13 GHz 16 GHz 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 -2 17 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0 VCTRL (V) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP3, LSB vs. Control Voltage LO/RF Rejection, LSB 35 30 +25 C +85 C -40 C 25 10 GHz 13 GHz 30 IP3 (dBm) 20 15 25 20 10 15 5 10 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 16 17 -2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0 VCTRL (V) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT CONVERSION GAIN (dB) IP3 (dBm) 30 LO/RF REJECTION (dBc) 9 20 35 9-6 HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 3000 MHz 20 20 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 25 15 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 15 0 dBm -3 dBm 10 5 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 13 14 15 16 17 Input P1dB, USB vs. Temperature 20 0 +25 C +85 C -40 C -10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 16 -20 P1dB (dBm) SIDE BAND REJECTION (dBc) 12 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Sideband Rejection, USB vs. Temperature -30 12 8 -40 4 -50 0 -60 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Output P1dB, USB vs. Temperature Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature 25 26 20 IP3 (dBm) 30 22 18 +25 C +85 C -40 C 14 +25 C +85 C -40 C 15 10 5 0 10 10 11 12 13 14 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 9-7 Conversion Gain, USB vs. LO Drive 25 0 P1dB (dBm) mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 9 Conversion Gain, USB vs. Temperature 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 3000 MHz Conversion Gain, USB vs. Control Voltage Output IP3, USB vs. Temperature 40 25 9 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) IP3 (dBm) 35 30 25 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 10 GHz 13 GHz 16 GHz 15 10 5 0 -5 15 -10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 -2 -1.6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) -0.8 -0.4 0 VCTRL (V) LO/RF Rejection, USB vs. Temperature Input IP3, USB vs. Control Voltage 30 35 +25 C +85 C -40 C 25 13 GHz 16 GHz 30 20 IP3 (dBm) LO/RF REJECTION (dBc) -1.2 15 25 20 10 15 5 0 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 16 17 -2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0 VCTRL (V) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 20 9-8 HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 3000 MHz 25 20 20 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) Conversion Gain, LSB vs. LO Drive 25 15 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 0 15 0 dBm -3 dBm 10 5 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 13 14 15 16 17 Input P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature 25 0 -10 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) SIDE BAND REJECTION (dBc) 12 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Sideband Rejection, LSB vs. Temperature -20 -30 +25 C +85 C -40 C -40 -50 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 15 10 5 0 -60 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Output P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature Input IP3, LSB vs. Temperature 30 30 25 26 IP3 (dBm) 20 P1dB (dB) mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 9 Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Temperature 22 18 15 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 14 0 10 10 11 12 13 14 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 9-9 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 15 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 3000 MHz 25 36 20 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 40 IP3 (dBm) 32 28 24 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 16 10 GHz 13 GHz 16 GHz 15 10 5 0 -5 12 -10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 -2 -1.6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) -0.8 -0.4 0 VCTRL (V) LO/RF Rejection, LSB vs. Temperature Input IP3, USB vs. Control Voltage 35 30 +25 C +85 C -40 C 25 10 GHz 13 GHz 16 GHz 30 20 IP3 (dBm) LO/RF REJECTION (dBc) -1.2 15 25 20 10 15 5 10 0 9 10 11 12 13 14 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 16 17 -2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0 VCTRL (V) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] 9 mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Control Voltage Output IP3, LSB vs. Temperature 9 - 10 HMC924LC5 v02.1110 mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 9 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz MxN Spurious Outputs [1][2] MxN Spurious Outputs [1][2] nLO mIF 0 1 2 0 x -6.4 1 -54.2 0 2 -40.2 3 4 nLO 3 4 mIF 0 1 2 3 4 -40.2 xx xx -47.2 -73.2 xx 0 0 -5.0 -46.3 -63.3 xx 1 -50.3 0 -45.3 -58.3 -47.2 -45.0 -82.2 xx xx 2 -42.3 -40.3 -46.3 -63.3 xx -67.2 -49.2 -74.2 -69.2 -78.2 -74.2 -75.2 xx 3 -64.3 -49.3 -70.2 -68.3 xx -85.2 xx 4 -71.3 -76.3 -78.3 -89.3 xx IF = 2.0 GHz @ -10 dBm IF = 2.6 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 16.9 GHz @ 0 dBm LO = 15 GHz @ 0 dBm MxN Spurious Outputs [1][3] MxN Spurious Outputs [1][3] nLO nLO mIF 0 1 2 3 4 mIF 0 1 2 3 4 0 x -13 -35.1 -68.1 xx 0 x -8.0 -21.8 -54.8 -66.8 1 -74.1 0 -52.1 -58.1 xx -1 -51.8 0 -39.8 -60.8 -87.8 2 -38.1 -42.1 -46.1 -71.1 xx -2 -41.8 -40.8 -46.8 -67.8 -93.8 3 -87.1 -50.1 -79.1 -75.1 xx -3 -66.8 -52.8 -71.8 -69.8 -91.8 4 -67.1 -94.1 -77.1 xx xx -4 -70.8 -77.8 -79.8 -86.8 xx IF = 2 GHz @ -10 dBm IF = 2 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 12.9 GHz @ 0 dBm LO = 9.1 GHz @ 0 dBm Absolute Maximum Ratings IF Input +20 dBm LO Input +10 dBm Channel Temperature 175 °C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C) (derate 18.3 mW/°C above 85°C) 1.65 W Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 54.6 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS [1] Data taken without external IF 90° hybrid [2] All values in dBc below IF power level (LO - IF) LSB [3] All values in dBc above IF power level (LO + IF) USB 9 - 11 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Outline Drawing NOTES: 1.. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA 2.. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30 - 80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKLE 3.. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 4.. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 5.. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM 6.. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1 - 4, 6, 9 - 11, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 32 N/C No connection required. The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. 5 Vdd1 Power supply voltage for LO amplifier. See application circuit for required external components. 7 LOIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 8, 13, 15, 27, 29, 31 GND These pins and package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. 12 Vgg Gate control for RF amplifier, please follow “MMIC Amplifier Biasing Procedure” application note. See application circuit for required external components. 14 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. Interface Schematic For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 9 9 - 12 HMC924LC5 v02.1110 mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 9 9 - 13 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 18, 21, 23 Vdd4, Vdd3, Vdd2 Power supply voltage for RF amplifier. See application circuit for required external components. 26 Vctrl Gain Control Voltage for RF Amplifier 28 IF1 30 IF2 Differential IF input pins. For applications not requiring operation to DC, an off chip DC blocking capacitor should be used. For operation to DC this pin must not source/sink more than 3mA of current or part non function and possible part failure will result. Interface Schematic Typical Application C1-C4, C13, C16 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 - C8, C14, C17 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. C9 - C12, C15, C18 2.2 µF Capacitor, Case A Pkg. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] HMC924LC5 v02.1110 GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER 10 - 16 GHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 131092 [1] Item Description J1, J2 SMA Connector J3, J4 K-Connector SRI J5, J6, J8, J9 DC Pins C1 - C4, C13, C16 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 - C8, C14, C17 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. C9 - C12, C15, C18 2.2 µF Capacitor, Case A U1 HMC924LC5 Upconverter PCB [2] 125487 Evaluation Board 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. mixers - i/q mixers, IRMs & Receivers - SMT 9 [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR, FR4 or Rogers 4350 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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] 9 - 14