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HMC554LC3B
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
v01.0806
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
High LO/RF Isolation: 46 dB
Passive Double Balanced Topology
Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 6 GHz
RoHS Compliant 3x3 mm SMT Package
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 C, IF= 100 MHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Typical Applications
The HMC554LC3B is ideal for:
Point-to-Point Radios
Point-to-Mulit-Point Radios & VSAT
Test Equipment & Sensors
Military End-Use
The HMC554LC3B is a general purpose double
balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT
package 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
HMC554LC3B provides excellent LO to RF and LO
to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures. The
RoHS compliant HMC554LC3B eliminates the need
for wire bonding, and is compatible with high volume
surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO
12 - 16
11 - 20
GHz
Frequency Range, IF
DC - 6
DC - 6
GHz
Conversion Loss
7
9
8
11
dB
Noise Figure (SSB)
7
9
8
11
dB
LO to RF Isolation
40
46
40
46
dB
LO to IF Isolation
34
40
30
40
dB
RF to IF Isolation
18
25
15
25
dB
IP3 (Input)
18
18
dBm
IP2 (Input)
48
45
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
11
11
dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz.
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Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
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-20
-15
-10
-5
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
IF Return Loss
Conversion Gain
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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MxN Spurious Outputs
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm*
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive *
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm*
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
19
25
xx
xx
1
29
0
51
55
xx
2
81
85
60
88
104
3
xx
97
98
76
99
4
xx
xx
105
98
105
RF = 15.1 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 15.0 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
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20
30
40
50
60
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
20
30
40
50
60
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
+25 dBm
LO Drive
+25 dBm
Channel Temperature
150 C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 C)
(derate 2.32 mW/C above 85 C)
150 mW
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
431 C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING:
30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM 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.
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Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
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 Ohm
from 11 to 20 GHz.
5
IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring opera-
tion 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 Ohm
from 11 to 20 GHz.
10, 11, 12
N/C
No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
Pin Descriptions
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MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
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