HMC554LC3B
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GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC554LC3B is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
Features
High LO/RF Isolation: 46 dB
Passive Double Balanced Topology
Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 6 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 HMC554LC3B is a general purpose double
balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT
package that can be used as an upconverter or
downconverter between 11 and 20 GHz. This mixer is
fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process, and requires
no external components or matching circuitry. The
HMC554LC3B provides excellent LO to RF and LO
to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures. The
RoHS compliant HMC554LC3B eliminates the need
for wire bonding, and is compatible with high volume
surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, 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)
40
34
18
Min.
Typ.
12 - 16
DC - 6
7
7
46
40
25
18
48
11
9
9
40
30
15
Max.
Min.
Typ.
11 - 20
DC - 6
8
8
46
40
25
18
45
11
11
11
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz.
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HMC554LC3B
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MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm
0
Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm
0
-10
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
10
11
12
13
14
15
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-10
-15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
RF
LO
-10
-15
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-20
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
0
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-10
-10
-15
IF Return Loss
Conversion Gain
-15
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-20
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm*
30
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
15
10
5
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive *
30
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
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20
15
10
5
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
60
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm*
60
50
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
50
40
40
30
30
+25C
+85C
-40C
20
20
10
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm
14
13
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
29
81
xx
xx
1
19
0
85
97
xx
2
25
51
60
98
105
3
xx
55
88
76
98
4
xx
xx
104
99
105
RF = 15.1 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 15.0 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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HMC554LC3B
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MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 2.32 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+25 dBm
+25 dBm
150 °C
150 mW
431 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING:
30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM 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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MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
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1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
GND
Package bottom must also be connected to RF/DC ground.
2
LO
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm
from 11 to 20 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 11 to 20 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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