HMC213MS8
/
213MS8E
v002.0505
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.5 - 4.5 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC213MS8 / HMC213MS8E is ideal for:
• Base Stations
Features
Ultra Small Package: MSOP8
Conversion Loss: 8.5 dB
LO / RF Isolation: 40 dB
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• PCMCIA Transceivers
• Wireless Local Loop
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC213MS8 & HMC213MS8E are ultra miniature
double-balanced mixers in 8 lead plastic surface
mount packages (MSOP). This passive MMIC mixer
is constructed of GaAs Schottky diodes and novel
planar transformer baluns on the chip. The device can
be used as an upconverter, downconverter, biphase
(de)modulator, or phase comparator. The consistent
MMIC performance will improve system operation and
assure regulatory compliance.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, As a Function of LO Drive
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
29
27
16
7
LO = +13 dBm
IF = 100 MHz
Typ.
1.5 - 4.5
DC - 1.5
8.5
8.5
40
35
19
10
10
10
32
26
14
5
Max.
Min.
LO = +10 dBm
IF = 100 MHz
Typ.
1.7 - 3.6
DC - 1.5
9
9
40
35
18
8
10.5
10.5
Max.
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Units
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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
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HMC213MS8
/
213MS8E
v002.0505
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.5 - 4.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
0
Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm
0
-10
RF/IF
LO/IF
LO/RF
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
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-10
-15
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-15
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+15 dBm
-15
RF
IF
LO
-20
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
0
P1dB vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
14
13
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
P1dB (dBm)
12
11
10
-15
LO=1.8 GHz, RF=1.9 to 4.9 GHz
LO=4.4 GHz, RF=1.3 to 4.3 GHz
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-10
9
8
1.5
-20
0
0.5
1
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.5
2
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
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 On-line at www.hittite.com
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213MS8E
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BALANCED MIXER, 1.5 - 4.5 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
25
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm)
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
25
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm)
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20
20
15
+11 dBm
+15 dBm
+13 dBm
15
-40 C
+85 C
+25 C
10
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
10
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
+25 C
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
60
SECOND ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm)
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
60
SECOND ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm)
56
56
52
52
48
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
48
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
44
44
40
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
40
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
+15 dBm
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
15.6
72.8
>105
>105
1
14.4
0
84.3
>105
>105
2
19.5
51.7
71.1
>105
>105
3
16.8
47.9
85.6
77.2
>105
4
41.5
68.3
68.1
>105
>105
Harmonics of LO
LO Freq.
(GHz)
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
nLO Spur at RF Port
1
42
38
43
49
40
36
32
29
2
35
28
28
33
41
45
54
53
3
53
57
34
34
46
54
55
55
4
52
60
60
62
64
62
75
70
RF = 3.5 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 3.6 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (-1RF + 1LO)
LO = +13 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
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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 On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC213MS8
/
213MS8E
v002.0505
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.5 - 4.5 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+13 dBm
+27 dBm
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Part Number
HMC213MS8
HMC213MS8E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H213
XXXX
H213
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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 On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC213MS8
/
213MS8E
v002.0505
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.5 - 4.5 GHz
Evaluation Circuit Board
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 103350
[1]
Item
J1 - J3
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
HMC213MS8 / HMC213MS8E Mixer
101650 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final 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.
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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 On-line at www.hittite.com