HMC523LC4 v03.0514 MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 23 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC523LC4 is ideal for: Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz * Point-to-Point Radios Image Rejection: 25 dB * Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT LO to RF Isolation: 47 dB * Test Equipment & Sensors High Input IP3: +25 dBm * Military End-Use 24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm Functional Diagram General Description The HMC523LC4 is a compact general purpose I/Q MMIC mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package, which can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The mixer utilizes two standard Hittite double balanced mixer cells and a 90 degree hybrid fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process. A low frequency quadrature hybrid was used to produce a 100 MHz USB IF output. This product is a much smaller alternative to hybrid style Image Reject Mixers and Single Sideband Upconverter assemblies. The HMC523LC4 eliminates the need for wire bonding allowing use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +17 dBm* Parameter Min. Frequency Range, RF/LO Frequency Range, IF Max. Min. 8 19 1 dB Compression (Input) 25 Typ. Max. 21 - 23 DC - 3.5 Conversion Loss (As IRM) Image Rejection Typ. 15 - 21 GHz DC - 3.5 10 10 19 +15 Units GHz 13 dB 25 dB +18 dBm LO to RF Isolation 40 47 40 45 dB LO to IF Isolation 17 22 17 22 dB dBm IP3 (Input) +25 +20 Amplitude Balance 0.3 0.3 dB 4 4 Deg Phase Balance * Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter. 1 Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700 On-line at www.hittite.com * Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com HMC523LC4 v03.0514 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 23 GHz Data Taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid Image Rejection vs. Temperature 40 IMAGE REJECTION (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 -5 -10 +25C +85C -40C -15 -20 30 20 +25C +85C -40C 10 0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 13 14 15 16 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 Return Loss 0 0 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) -10 +11 dBm +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm +19 dBm -15 RF LO -5 -10 -15 -20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 13 24 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Input P1dB vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive 30 20 MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT Conversion Gain vs. Temperature 25 20 IP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 16 12 +25C +85C -40C 8 15 10 LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm 4 5 0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 21 22 23 24 0 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com 2 HMC523LC4 v03.0514 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 23 GHz Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid IF Bandwidth -10 0 -5 LO/IF2 RESPONSE (dB) ISOLATION (dB) -20 -30 LO/IF1 -40 RF/IF1 RETURN LOSS CONVERSION GAIN RF/IF2 -20 0.5 -60 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 1.5 Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive 2.5 3 3.5 Phase Balance vs. LO Drive 2 15 PHASE BALANCE (degrees) AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB) 2 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 1 0 LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -1 -2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10 5 0 -5 LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -10 -15 24 13 14 15 16 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 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 = +11 dBm LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -15 -10 LO = +11 dBm LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -20 -30 -40 -50 -20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 -10 -15 LO/RF -50 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT Isolations 21 22 23 24 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700 On-line at www.hittite.com * Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com HMC523LC4 v03.0514 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 23 GHz LO Freq. (GHz) MxN Spurious Outputs nLO Spur at RF Port 1 nLO 2 mRF 0 1 2 3 4 xx 15.5 47 51 0 xx -9 29 xx 17 49 56 1 34 0 46 61 xx 18.5 50 63 2 87 65 82 62 87 20 47 73 3 xx 87 92 86 90 21.5 50 72 4 xx xx 84 92 92 23 53 71 LO = + 15 dBm Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port. 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 ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A 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 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT Harmonics of LO 4 HMC523LC4 v03.0514 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 23 GHz MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT Outline Drawing NOTES: 1.. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA 2.. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30 - 80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKLE 3.. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 4.. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 5.. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM 6.. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC523LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL Rating MSL3 [1] Package Marking [2] H523 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 5 Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com HMC523LC4 v03.0514 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 23 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1, 2, 6 - 8, 10, 13, 17 - 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground without affecting performance. 3, 5, 12, 14, 16 GND These pins and package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. 4 RF This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 15 to 23 GHz. 9 IF1 11 IF2 15 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. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 15 to 23 GHz. Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. 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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT Pin Number 6 HMC523LC4 v03.0514 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 23 GHz MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109998 [1] Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount K RF Connector, SRI J3 - J4 PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson U1 HMC523LC4 PCB [2] 109996 Evaluation Board [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 7 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 connected 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. 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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com HMC523LC4 v03.0514 MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER 15 - 23 GHz Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700 On-line at www.hittite.com * Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. 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