HMC329LC3B
v00.0405
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC329LC3B is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
Features
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +18 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 38 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz
RoHS Compliant 3x3 mm SMT Package
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• Point-to-Mulit-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC329LC3B is a general purpose double
balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant
SMT package that can be used as an upconverter
or downconverter between 24 and 32 GHz. This
mixer requires no external components or matching
circuitry. The HMC329LC3B provides excellent LO to
RF and LO to IF suppression due to optimized balun
structures. The mixer operates with LO drive levels
above +9 dBm. The HMC329LC3B eliminates the
need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
IP2 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
32
26
20
Min.
Typ.
24 - 32
DC - 8
10.5
10.5
38
40
30
18
40
13
12.5
12.5
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
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HMC329LC3B
v00.0405
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
0
Isolation
0
-10
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-20
-30
-40
-50
LO/RF
LO/IF
RF/IF
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-10
-15
-20
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-5
-10
-15
-15
LO
RF
-20
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Bandwidth
0
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-10
-10
-15
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
-15
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-20
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC329LC3B
v00.0405
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive *
25
Input IP3 vs. Temperature*
25
20
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
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15
15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
5
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
10
5
0
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
60
50
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
40
30
20
10
0
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. Temperature *
60
50
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
40
30
20
10
0
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
23
25
27
29
31
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
0
xx
20
xx
xx
xx
1
9
0
72
xx
xx
2
xx
42
58
98
xx
3
xx
xx
80
70
100
4
xx
xx
xx
90
104
P1dB (dBm)
1
2
3
4
RF = 28 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 27 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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HMC329LC3B
v00.0405
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (Ta = 85 °C)
(derate 5.88 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+13 dBm
+27 dBm
150 °C
382 mW
170 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1B
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK, OR LASER
MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C –
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
8. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
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HMC329LC3B
v00.0405
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 24 - 32 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1, 3, 4,
6, 7, 9
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
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GND
Package bottom must also be connected to RF/DC ground.
2
LO
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm
from 24 to 32 GHz.
5
IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring opera-
tion 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 or sink more than 2 mA of current or part
non-function and possible part failure will result.
8
RF
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm
from 24 to 32 GHz.
10, 11, 12
N/C
No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
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