HMC-C041 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 6 - 10 GHz Features Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz Image Rejection: 35 dB LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB High Input IP3: +25 dBm Hermetically Sealed Module Typical Applications 5 The HMC-C041 is ideal for: -55 C to +85 C Operating Temperature * Point-to-Point Radios * Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT MIXERS Field Replaceable SMA Connectors * Test Equipment & Sensors * Military End-Use Functional Diagram General Description The HMC-C041 is a passive I/Q MMIC mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module which can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The module utilizes two standard Hittite double balanced mixer cells and a 90 degree hybrid fabricated on a GaAs MESFET process. A low frequency quadrature hybrid was used to produce a 100 MHz USB IF output. This MMIC based module is a more reliable and consistent alternative to hybrid style I/Q Mixers and Single Sideband Converter assemblies. 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. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25 C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +19 dBm* Parameter Min. Frequency Range, RF/LO Frequency Range, IF Conversion Loss (As IRM) Image Rejection Typ. 1 dB Compression (Input) LO to RF Isolation 35 LO to IF Isolation 20 GHz GHz 10 dB 35 dB +17 dBm 45 dB 25 dB IP3 (Input) +25 dBm Amplitude Balance 0.5 dB 5 Deg Phase Balance * Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter. 5 - 28 Units DC - 3.5 7.5 20 Max. 6 - 10 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-C041 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 6 - 10 GHz Data taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Image Rejection vs. Temperature 0 60 IMAGE REJECTION (dB) -10 +25C +85C -55C -15 40 30 +25C +85C -55C 20 10 -20 0 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) -5 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -10 -15 +15dBm +17dBm +19dBm +21dBm 10 11 5 -10 -15 -20 RF LO -25 -30 -30 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 6 Input P1dB vs. Temperature 22 30 20 25 IP3 (dBm) 35 18 16 9 10 11 10 11 20 15 10 +25C +85C -55C 12 8 Input IP3 vs. LO Drive 24 14 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) P1dB (dBm) 9 Return Loss 0 -25 8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive -20 7 MIXERS CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 50 -5 LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm LO = +21 dBm 5 10 0 5 6 7 8 9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 RF 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 - 29 HMC-C041 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 6 - 10 GHz Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid Isolations IF Bandwidth* 0 0 LO/RF RF/IF1 LO/IF1 -5 RESPONSE (dB) ISOLATION (dB) -10 RF/IF2 LO/IF2 -20 -30 -40 -10 CONVERSION GAIN RETURN LOSS -15 -50 5 -60 5 6 7 8 9 10 -20 0.5 11 1 2 2.5 3 3.5 10 11 Phase Balance vs. LO Drive 15 8 6 PHASE BALANCE (degrees) LO = +15dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm LO = +21dBm 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 10 LO = +15dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm LO = +21dBm 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 11 6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 7 8 9 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive* Upconverter Performance Sideband Rejection vs. LO Drive* 0 0 SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 1.5 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB) MIXERS RF FREQUENCY (GHz) -5 -10 LO = +15dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm LO = +21dBm -15 -20 LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm LO = +21 dBm -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 5 6 7 8 9 10 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) * Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid 5 - 30 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 11 HMC-C041 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 6 - 10 GHz Harmonics of LO MxN Spurious Outputs nLO Spur at RF Port nLO LO Freq. (GHz) 2 3 4 mRF 3.5 39 40 6.5 43 49 52 51 51 70 7.5 51 65 53 8.5 56 61 9.5 47 57 10.5 45 55 59 46 0 1 0 xx -10 29 18 51 1 33 0 46 77 68 62 2 99 71 75 70 99 56 50 3 97 101 100 86 101 65 63 4 99 98 98 102 107 LO = +19 dBm Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port. 2 3 4 RF = 7.6 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 7.5 GHz @ +19 dBm Data taken without IF hybrid All values in dBc below IF power level Absolute Maximum Ratings RF / IF Input +20 dBm LO Drive +27 dBm Channel Temperature 150C Continuous Pdiss (T=85C) (derate 7.8 mW/C above 85C) 507 mW Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to die bottom) 128 C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C Operating Temperature -55 to +85 C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 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 1 5 - 31 HMC-C041 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 6 - 10 GHz Outline Drawing MIXERS 5 NOTES: Package Information Package Type Package Weight [1] Spacer Weight [1] Includes the connectors 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVARTM 2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE C-4 20 gms [2] 2.6 gms [2] 3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM 4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 5. TOLERANCES: 5.1 .XX = 0.02 5.2 .XXX = 0.010 [2] 1 gms Tolerance 6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT 7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80 HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS 5 - 32 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-C041 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 6 - 10 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1 RF This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 2 IF1 3 IF2 4 LO Interface Schematic 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/ sink more than 3mA of current or part non-function and possible part failure will result. 5 MIXERS This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 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 - 33