HMC520LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
6 - 10 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC520LC4 is ideal for:
Features
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
Image Rejection: 40 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 50 dB
High Input IP3: +23 dBm
24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm²
MIXERS, I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
• Digital Radio
• VSAT
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC520LC4 is a compact I/Q MMIC mixer in a
leadless “Pb free” 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 frequ-
ency 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
HMC520LC4 eliminates the need for wire bonding
allowing use of surface mount manufacturing
techniques.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 °C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +15 dBm*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF/LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss (As IRM)
Image Rejection
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
Amplitude Balance
Phase Balance
35
16
20
Min.
Typ.
6 - 10
DC - 3.5
7
30
+12
45
20
+22
0.3
4
40
18
10
28
Max.
Min.
Typ.
7.1 - 8.5
DC - 3.5
7
40
+12
50
22
+23
0.2
4
9
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
dB
Deg
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
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HMC520LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
6 - 10 GHz
Data Taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
0
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
50
-5
40
30
20
10
0
+25C
+85C
-55C
-10
-15
+25C
+85C
-55C
-20
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss
0
RF
LO
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
-20
-20
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
20
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
30
25
20
IP3 (dBm)
16
P1dB (dBm)
12
+25C
+85C
-55C
15
10
5
0
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
8
4
0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
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Phone: 781-329-4700
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2
60
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
HMC520LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
6 - 10 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
Isolations
IF Bandwidth*
0
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-10
-20
ISOLATION (dB)
LO/IF1
RF/IF1
-40
LO/IF2
RESPONSE (dB)
-5
-30
-10
-15
-50
LO/RF
-60
5
6
7
8
RF/IF2
-20
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
9
10
11
-25
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
2
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
10
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
1
5
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
0
0
-1
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-5
-2
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance Conversion
Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Upconverter Performance Sideband
Rejection vs. LO Drive
0
SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-10
-15
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-20
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid
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to place
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any
Hittite Microwave
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: 781-329-4700
www.hittite.com
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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.
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HMC520LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
6 - 10 GHz
Harmonics of LO
LO Freq. (GHz)
5.5
6.5
7.5
8.5
9.5
10.5
nLO Spur at RF Port
1
40
44
52
52
46
47
2
41
48
62
66
59
60
3
51
45
55
58
69
62
4
54
69
68
55
47
xx
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
31
90
90
90
1
-6
0
69
90
90
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
37
47
72
90
90
21
60
69
79
99
61
68
90
90
90
RF = 7.6 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 7.5 GHz @ +15 dBm
Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level
LO = + 15 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)
(derate 6.9 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(junction to package bottom)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+20 dBm
+ 27 dBm
150°C
508 mW
128.2 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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HMC520LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
6 - 10 GHz
Outline Drawing
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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
HMC520LC4
Package Body Material
Alumina, White
Lead Finish
Gold over Nickel
MSL Rating
MSL3
[1]
Package Marking
[2]
H520
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
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Phone: 781-329-4700
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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