HMC-C044 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 15 - 23 GHz Features Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz Image Rejection: 30 dB LO to RF Isolation: 35 dB High Input IP3: +25 dBm Hermetically Sealed Module Typical Applications 5 The HMC-C044 is ideal for: -55 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-C044 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 = +17 dBm* Parameter Min. Frequency Range, RF/LO Frequency Range, IF Max. 8 20 1 dB Compression (Input) GHz 10 dB 30 dB +15 dBm LO to RF Isolation 30 35 dB LO to IF Isolation 17 22 dB IP3 (Input) +25 dBm Amplitude Balance 0.3 dB 4 Deg Phase Balance * Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter. 5 - 46 Units GHz DC - 3.5 Conversion Loss (As IRM) Image Rejection Typ. 15 - 23 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-C044 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 15 - 23 GHz Data taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Image Rejection vs. Temperature 40 IMAGE REJECTION (dB) -5 -10 +25C +85C -55C -15 -20 30 20 +25C +85C -55C 10 0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 13 14 15 16 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 Return Loss 0 0 RF LO RETURN LOSS (dB) -5 -10 +11dBm +13dBm +15dBm +17dBm +19dBm -15 5 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 17 MIXERS CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -20 -5 -10 -15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 13 14 15 16 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 17 18 19 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input P1dB vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive 30 22 20 25 18 20 14 IP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 16 12 10 +25C +85C -55C 8 15 LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm 10 6 4 5 2 0 0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 21 22 23 24 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 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 - 47 HMC-C044 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 15 - 23 GHz Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid Isolations IF Bandwidth* 0 -10 LO/IF2 -20 -30 LO/RF -40 RF/IF2 -60 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 -10 RETURN LOSS CONVERSION GAIN -15 RF/IF1 -50 5 RESPONSE (dB) ISOLATION (dB) -5 LO/IF1 20 21 22 23 -20 0.5 24 1 1.5 2.5 3 15 PHASE BALANCE (degrees) 1.5 1 0.5 0 -0.5 -1 LO = +13dBm LO = +15dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -1.5 -2 LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 13 24 14 15 16 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive* Upconverter Performance Sideband Rejection vs. LO Drive* 0 SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc) 0 -5 -10 LO = +13dBm LO = +15dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm LO = +21dBm -15 -20 LO = +13dBm LO = +15dBm LO = +17dBm LO = +19dBm LO = +21dBm -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 24 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) * Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid 5 - 48 3.5 Phase Balance vs. LO Drive 2 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 2 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB) MIXERS 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 23 24 HMC-C044 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 15 - 23 GHz Harmonics of LO MxN Spurious Outputs nLO Spur at RF Port nLO LO Freq. (GHz) 2 mRF 0 1 2 3 4 15.5 31 51 0 xx -9 29 xx xx 17 31 56 1 34 0 46 61 xx 18.5 32 63 2 87 65 82 62 87 20 37 73 3 xx 87 92 86 90 21.5 42 72 4 xx xx 84 92 92 23 55 71 LO = + 15 dBm Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port. RF = 17.6 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 17.5 GHz @ +15 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 5.22 mW/C above 85C) 340 mW Thermal Resistance (RTH) (junction to package bottom) 191.5 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 - 49 HMC-C044 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 15 - 23 GHz Outline Drawing MIXERS 5 NOTES: Package Information 1.O PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVARTM 2.0 FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE Package Type C-4 3.0 MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM. Package Weight [1] 20 gms [2] 4.0 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. Spacer Weight 2.6 gms [2] 5.0 TOLERANCES: 5.1 .XX = .02 [1] Includes the connectors 5.2 .XXX = .010 [2] 1 gms Tolerance 6.0 FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS. TENSOLITE 5602-5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT. 7.0 TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0-80 HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS. 5 - 50 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-C044 v02.0310 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 15 - 23 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 3 mA 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 - 51