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HMC340ALP5 / 340ALP5E
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-BALANCED
DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Conversion Loss: 8.0 dB
LO/RF Isolation: 45 dB
LO/IF Isolation: 33 dB
Input IP3: +20 dBm
Conversion Gain Balance: 0.1 dB
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm2
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, As a Function of LO Drive
Typical Applications
The HMC340ALP5 / HMC340ALP5E Dual Mixer
is ideal for:
• Wireless Infrastructure
• Wireless Local Loop
• Image Reject Mixer
• I/Q Modulator
• SSB Modulator
The HMC340ALP5(E) is a double balanced dual mixer
covering 1.7 - 4.5 GHz RF/LO range. This passive
MMIC mixer is constructed of GaAs Schottky diodes
and on-chip baluns. The device can be used as an
upconverter, downconverter, bi-phase (de)modula-
tor, or phase comparator. The mixer symmetry of the
HMC340ALP5(E) make it ideal for combining with
external hybrids to implement a single sideband
upconverter or image reject downconverter assembly.
The consistent MMIC performance will improve system
operation and assure regulatory compliance. A RoHS
compliant, leadless 5x5 mm QFN surface mount
package (LP5) houses the dual MMIC mixer IC.
Parameter
LO = +13 dBm
IF = 100 MHz Units
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Frequency Range, RF & LO 1.7 - 4.5 3.4 - 3.8 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 1.5 DC - 1.5 GHz
Conversion Loss 8 10 8 10 dB
Conversion Gain Amplitude Balance 0.10 0.25 0.10 0.25 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 8 10 8 10 dB
LO to RF Isolation 30 45 40 47 dB
LO to IF Isolation 25 33 33 38 dB
IP3 (Input) 20 23 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 12 13 dBm
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as single channel downconverter.
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Single Channel: Conversion Gain
vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
LO= +9 dBm
LO= +11 dBm
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-45
-30
-15
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
LO
RF
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
RESPONSE (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Single Channel: Input P1dB
vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Single Channel:
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Single Channel:
Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm
Single Channel:
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
Single Channel:
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
HMC340ALP5 / 340ALP5E
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GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-BALANCED
DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Single Channel: Input IP3
vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
Single Channel: Input IP2
vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
10
15
20
25
30
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
LO= +11 dBm
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
15
20
25
30
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
LO= +11 dBm
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
IP2 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP2 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Single Channel: Upconverter
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
LO= +9 dBm
LO= +11 dBm
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
30
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
LO= +11 dBm
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Single Channel:
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
Single Channel:
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
Single Channel:
Upconverter IP3 vs. LO Drive
HMC340ALP5 / 340ALP5E
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DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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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-110
-100
-90
-80
-70
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
RF1 TO IF2
RF2 TO IF1
ISOLATION (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
ISOLATION (dB)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5
ISOLATION (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-100
-80
-60
-40
-20
0 0.5 1 1.5 2
ISOLATION (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Dual Channel:
Conversion Gain Amplitude Balance
Dual Channel:
Channel to Channel Isolation
Dual Channel:
LO1 to LO2 Isolation
Dual Channel:
RF1 to RF2 Isolation
Dual Channel:
IF1 to IF2 Isolation
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
12345
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Harmonics of LO
LO Freq. (GHz) nLO Spur at RF Port
1 2 3 4
1.5 39 29 57 68
2.0 40 26 63 68
2.5 43 28 41 63
3.0 44 38 63 67
3.5 44 48 66 70
4.0 42 49 63 67
4.5 38 49 63 83
5.0 36 53 59 89
LO = +13 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
HMC340ALP5 / 340ALP5E
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DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input +13 dBm
LO Drive +27 dBm
Channel Temperature 150°C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 16.55 mW/°C above 85°C) 1.07 W
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
(junction to package base) 60.4 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 deg °C
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF 0 1 2 3 4
0 xx 11 20 36 45
1 19 0 26 37 41
2 71 67 67 68 71
3 86 86 85 78 78
4 86 86 86 86 86
RF = 3.5 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 3.6 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PATTERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC340ALP5 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H340A
XXXX
HMC340ALP5E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H340A
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
HMC340ALP5 / 340ALP5E
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GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-BALANCED
DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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, 2, 4, 5, 7-11,
13-18, 20, 21,
23-28, 30-32
N/C No Connection. These pins may be connected to
RF ground without affecting performance.
3, 6 LO1, LO2 LO Port: This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
12, 29 IF2, IF1
IF Port: This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring
operation to DC, this port should be DC blocked externally
using a series capacitor whose values has been chosen to
pass the necessary IF frequency range. For operation to DC,
this pin must not source/sink more than 4mA of current or die
non-function and possible die failure will result.
19, 22 RF2, RF1 RF Port: This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Package
Bottom GND Package bottom must be connect to RF/DC ground.
Pin Descriptions
HMC340ALP5 / 340ALP5E
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DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Application Circuit for use as an I/Q Modulator
Application Circuit for use as an IRM Mixer
HMC340ALP5 / 340ALP5E
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DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the 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.
Item Description
J1 - J6 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
U1 HMC340ALP5(E) Dual Mixer
PCB [2] 107467 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 107482 [1]
HMC340ALP5 / 340ALP5E
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DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
