HMC-C015
v00.0905
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
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Features
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +20 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz
Hermetically Sealed Module
Typical Applications
The HMC-C015 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Military Radio, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
• Test Instrumentation
Field Replaceable Coaxial Connectors
-55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature
General Description
The HMC-C015 is a general purpose double-balanced
mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module which
can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
between 24 and 38 GHz. This mixer requires no
external components or matching circuitry. The
HMC-C015 provides excellent, LO to RF, and LO to
IF suppression due to optimized balun structures. The
mixer operates with LO drive levels from +11 to +15
dBm and requires no DC bias. The HMC-C015 may
also be used as a Bi-Phase Modulator/Demodulator
or phase comparator. The module features removable
coaxial connectors which can be detached to allow
direct connection of the I/O pins to a microstrip or
coplanar circuit.
Functional Diagram
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.
27
30
20
Min.
Typ.
24 - 38
DC - 8
9
9
35
40
30
20
55
11
12
12
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
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HMC-C015
v00.0905
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
0
Isolation
0
10
LO/RF
LO/IF
RF/IF
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-10
-30
-15
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-40
-20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
RF
LO
-10
-15
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
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
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
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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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
HMC-C015
v00.0905
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
10
MIXERS - CONNECTORIZED MODULES
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive *
25
Input IP3 vs. Temperature*
25
20
20
IP3 (dBm)
15
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
15
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
10
10
5
5
0
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
70
65
60
IP2 (dBm)
55
50
45
40
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
Input IP2 vs. Temperature *
70
65
60
IP2 (dBm)
55
50
45
40
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
14
12
P1dB (dBm)
10
8
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
6
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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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HMC-C015
v00.0905
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MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
+13 dBm
+27 dBm
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
23
xx
xx
xx
1
10
0
72
xx
xx
2
xx
45
58
103
xx
3
xx
xx
72
68
103
4
xx
xx
xx
90
104
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LO Drive
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
RF = 28 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 27 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC-C015
v00.0905
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
10
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. SPACER MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 5602-5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
7. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTOR:
TENSOLITE 231CCSF
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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