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HMC554LC3B
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GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
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
Robust 1,000V ESD, Class 1C
12 Lead Ceramic 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm2
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Typical Applications
The HMC554LC3B is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-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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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC554* PRODUCT PAGE QUICK LINKS
Last Content Update: 02/23/2017
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EVALUATION KITS
•HMC554LC3B Evaluation Board
DOCUMENTATION
Data Sheet
•HMC554 Die Data Sheet
•HMC554LC3B Data Sheet
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Quality Documentation
•Package/Assembly Qualification Test Report: LC3, LC3B,
LC3C (QTR: 2014-00376 REV: 01)
•Semiconductor Qualification Test Report: MESFET-B (QTR:
2013-00245)
DESIGN RESOURCES
•HMC554 Material Declaration
•PCN-PDN Information
•Quality And Reliability
•Symbols and Footprints
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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)
-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
01234567
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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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 apps@hittite.com
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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 01234
0xx 19 25 xx xx
129 051 55 xx
281 85 60 88 104
3xx 97 98 76 99
4xx 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.
10
20
30
40
50
60
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
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
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
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
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
8
10
12
14
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 apps@hittite.com
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MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
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
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1C
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.
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC554LC3B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H554
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 apps@hittite.com
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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.
2LO This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
5 IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring oper-
ation 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 Ohms.
10, 11, 12 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/
DC ground without affecting performance.
Pin Descriptions
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 apps@hittite.com
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MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Evaluation PCB
Item Description
J1 - J2 SRI SMA Connector
J3 Johnson SMA Connector
U1 HMC554LC3B Mixer
PCB [2] 117611 Eva luati on PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25 FR
The circuit board used in this application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package
ground leads and exposed paddle should be con-
nected 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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109952 [1]
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
