HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E v00.0205 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC214MS8 / HMC214MS8E is ideal for: +34 dBm Input IP3 • WiMAX, 802.16 28 dB LO to RF Isolation • Fixed Wireless Access +22 dBm Input P1dB • Wireless Local Loop No External Components Ultra Small MSOP Package: 14.8mm2 Functional Diagram General Description 12 MIXERS - SMT The HMC214MS8 & HMC214MS8E are general purpose high dynamic range passive MMIC mixers in plastic surface mount 8 lead Mini Small Outline Packages (MSOP) covering 2.4 to 4 GHz. Excellent input IP3 performance of +34 dBm for downconversion and +31 dBm for upconversion is provided for WiMax and other 3.5 GHz applications at an LO drive of +17 dBm. With a 1dB compression of +22 dBm, the RF port will accept a wide range of input signal levels. Conversion loss is 10 dB typical and LO isolations are maintained at 25 to 30 dB. This miniature single-ended monolithic GaAs FET mixer does not require any external components or bias. The DC to 1 GHz IF frequency response will satisfy many transmit and receive frequency plans configured for low side LO. The HMC214MS8 & HMC214MS8E 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 Specifications, TA = +25°C, LO = +17dBm, IF = 200 MHz* Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. 2.4 - 4.0 3.4 - 3.8 GHz Frequency Range, LO 2.4 - 4.0 3.4 - 3.8 GHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 1 DC - 1 Conversion Loss Noise Figure (SSB) 10 12 10 12 GHz 10 11.5 dB 10 11.5 dB LO to RF Isolation 18 30 20 28 LO to IF Isolation 12 25 22 30 dB IP3 (Input) 26 30 31 34 dBm 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 18 21 20 LO Input Drive Level (Typical) +15 to +19 dB 22 dBm +15 to +19 dBm *Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz. 12 - 72 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 HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E v00.0205 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz Isolation @ LO = +17 dBm 0 0 -5 -10 ISOLATION (dB) -10 +25 C +85 C -40 C -15 -20 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 RF to IF LO to RF LO to IF -20 -30 3.6 3.8 4 -40 2.2 4.2 12 2.4 2.6 2.8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 3.4 3.6 3.8 RF LO -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) -10 LO = +15 dBm LO = +16 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -15 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 -10 -15 -20 3.8 4 -25 2.2 4.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2 0.8 0.9 1 FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain @ LO = +17 dBm IF Bandwidth @ LO = +17 dBm 0 -5 -5 RESPONSE (dB) 0 -10 -15 -20 2.2 4.2 0 -5 -20 2.2 4 Return Loss @ LO = +17 dBm 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 3.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 3 MIXERS - SMT CONVERSION GAIN (dB) Conversion Gain vs. Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm Conver. Gain Return Loss -10 -15 -20 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 3.8 4 4.2 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz. 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 12 - 73 HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E v00.0205 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz 45 45 40 40 35 30 +25 C +85 C -40 C 25 12 Input IP3 vs. LO Drive INPUT IP3 (dBm) INPUT IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 vs. Temperature, LO = +17 dBm 20 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 LO = +15 dBm LO = +16 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm 35 30 25 3.6 3.8 4 20 2.2 4.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2 3.8 4 4.2 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 200 MHz Input P1dB vs. Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm 40 25 24 23 35 INPUT P1dB (dBm) INPUT IP3 (dBm) MIXERS - SMT RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 LO = +15 dBm LO = +16 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm 25 20 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 22 21 20 19 +25 C +85 C -40 C 18 17 16 3.8 4 4.2 15 2.2 2.4 2.6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.8 3 Harmonics of LO 3.4 3.6 MxN Spurious Outputs nLO Spur @ RF Port LO Freq (GHz) 3.2 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) nLO 1 2 3 4 mRF 0 1 2 3 2.6 35 26 42 39 0 xx -4 -2 9 xx 2.8 30 26 47 40 1 9 0 37 39 35 3.0 29 26 46 42 2 73 66 49 65 77 3.2 28 29 42 xx 3 97 98 104 85 91 3.4 25 28 40 xx 4 xx 100 99 104 106 3.6 24 31 39 xx LO = +17 dBm All values are in dBc below input LO level @ RF port. RF Freq = 3.5 GHz @ -10 dBm LO Freq = 3.3 GHz @ +17 dBm All values in dBc relative to the IF output power. Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz. 12 - 74 4 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 HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E v00.0205 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings RF/IF Input +27 dBm LO Drive +27 dBm IF DC Current ±40 mA Channel Temperature 150 °C Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C) (derate 3.69 mW/°C above 85 °C) 240 mW Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to lead) 270 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 12 MIXERS - SMT 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 HMC214MS8 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC214MS8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] H214 XXXX [2] H214 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz. 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 12 - 75 HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E v00.0205 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz Pin Descriptions MIXERS - SMT 12 12 - 76 Pin Number Function Description 1 LO This pin is DC coupled & matched to 50 Ohms from 2.4 to 4.0 GHz. Blocking capacitors are required if line potential is not equal to 0V. 2, 4 N/C No connection. These pins may be connected to RF ground. Performance will not be affected. 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 capacitor 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 Ohm from 2.4 to 4.0 GHz 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 HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E v00.0205 HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz Evaluation PCB MIXERS - SMT 12 List of Material for Evaluation PCB 101830 [1] Item Description J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector U1 HMC214MS8 / HMC214MS8E Mixer PCB [2] 101828 Eval Board [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 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 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. 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 12 - 77