HMC-C051 v00.0208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER MODULE, 11 - 20 GHz Features High LO/RF Isolation: 43 dB Passive Double Balanced Topology Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 6 GHz Robust 1,000V ESD, Class 1C 5 Typical Applications Hermetically Sealed Module The HMC-C051 is ideal for: Field Replaceable SMA Connectors • Point-to-Point Radios -55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature MIXERS • Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT General Description • Test Equipment & Sensors The HMC-C051 is a general purpose double balanced mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module that can be used as an upconverter or downconverter between 11 and 20 GHz. This mixer is fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process, and requires no external components or matching circuitry. The HMC-C051 provides excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures. The module features removable SMA connectors which can be detached to allow direct connection of the I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit. • Military End-Use Functional Diagram Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO= +13 dBm* Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. 12 - 16 11 - 20 GHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 6 DC - 6 GHz Conversion Loss 7 Noise Figure (SSB) 6 9 8 11 dB 7.5 dB 43 dB dB LO to RF Isolation 38 44 32 LO to IF Isolation 36 40 36 41 RF to IF Isolation 19 28 19 29 dB IP3 (Input) 17 18 dBm IP2 (Input) 44 41 dBm 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 10 11 dBm *Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz. 5 - 64 Units Frequency Range, RF & LO 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C051 v00.0208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER MODULE, 11 - 20 GHz Conversion Gain vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm 0 RF/IF LO/RF LO/IF -10 -5 ISOLATION (dB) -10 +25 C +85 C -55 C -15 -20 -30 -40 -50 -20 -60 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 10 12 FREQUENCY (GHz) 18 20 22 Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm 0 0 -5 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 16 -10 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm -15 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive -10 -15 -20 RF LO -25 -20 -30 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 10 12 FREQUENCY (GHz) 14 16 18 20 22 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -5 RESPONSE (dB) 14 MIXERS CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -10 IF Return Loss Conversion Gain -15 -20 -5 -10 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm -15 -20 0 1 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 10 12 14 16 18 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 Online at www.hittite.com 5 - 65 HMC-C051 v00.0208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER MODULE, 11 - 20 GHz Input IP3 vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm* 30 30 25 25 20 20 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 vs. LO Drive * 15 10 5 +25 C +85 C -55 C 10 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm 5 15 5 0 0 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 10 12 14 50 50 40 40 IP2 (dBm) 60 30 20 22 20 22 30 +25 C +85 C -55 C 20 +9 dBm +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm 10 18 Input IP2 vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm* 60 20 16 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input IP2 vs. LO Drive * IP2 (dBm) MIXERS FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 0 0 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 10 12 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 16 18 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input P1dB vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm 14 13 P1dB (dBm) 12 11 10 9 +25 C +85 C -55 C 8 7 6 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) * Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing. 5 - 66 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C051 v00.0208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER MODULE, 11 - 20 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings RF / IF Input +25 dBm LO Drive +25 dBm Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS MxN Spurious Outputs 0 1 2 3 4 0 xx 15 34 32 xx 1 26 0 43 47 61 2 77 74 60 72 99 3 95 94 98 72 92 4 xx 108 108 103 106 RF Frequency= 15 GHz @ -10 dBm LO Frequency= 14.9 GHz @ +13 dBm All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO). 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 Online at www.hittite.com 5 MIXERS nLO mRF 5 - 67 HMC-C051 v00.0208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER MODULE, 11 - 20 GHz Outline Drawing MIXERS 5 NOTES: 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™ 2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE. 3. MOUNTING SPACER NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM. 4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 5. TOLERANCES: 5.1 .XX = ±.02 5.2 .XXX = ±.010 6. MARK LOT NUMBER ON 0.080 X 0.250 LABEL WHERE SHOWN, WITH 0.030” MIN TEXT HEIGHT. 7. MOUNTING SPACER PART NUMBER 109812. Package Information Package Type C-11 Package Weight [1] 20 gms (Typ.) Spacer Weight 2.6 gms (Typ.) [1] Package weight includes the connectors [2] ±1 gms Tolerance 5 - 68 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C051 v00.0208 GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL MIXER MODULE, 11 - 20 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1 LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 2 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. 3 RF This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 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 Online at www.hittite.com 5 MIXERS Pin Number 5 - 69