HMC304MS8
/
304MS8E
v01.0705
GaAs MMIC HIGH IP3 SINGLE-
BALANCED SMT MIXER, 1.7 - 3 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC304MS8 / HMC304MS8E is ideal for:
• PCS & 3G
Features
High Dynamic Range: +30 dBm IIP3
No External Components or Bias Required
LO/RF Isolation: 30 dB
Ultra Small MSOP8 Package: 14.8 mm
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• 2.4 GHz ISM
• MMDS
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC304MS8 & HMC304MS8E are passive
high IP3 mixers in 8 lead plastic surface mount Mini
Small Outline Packages (MSOP). This miniature
single balanced MMIC mixer is constructed of
GaAs Schottky diodes and novel planar transformer
baluns on the chip while not requiring any external
components. The RF port is balanced via the MMIC
balun while the LO port is connected directly to the
diodes. LO isolations are typically 20 to 30 dB.
Excellent input IP3 performance of +27 to +32 dBm
make the HMC304MS8 & HMC304MS8E ideal for
high dynamic range applications.
Electrical Specifications*,
T
A
= +25° C
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)
20
12
25
15
LO = +17 dBm
IF = 100 MHz
Typ.
1.7 - 3.0
DC - 0.8
9
9
30
20
30
19
11
11
23
17
27
18
Max.
Min.
LO = +17 dBm
IF = 100 MHz
Typ.
2.2 - 2.7
DC - 0.8
9
9
32
25
32
19.5
10.5
10.5
Max.
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Units
*Specifications are for downconverter performance. Similar results are achieved when using mixer as an
upconverter with a resulting input IP3 of 5dB less.
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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
HMC304MS8
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304MS8E
v01.0705
GaAs MMIC HIGH IP3 SINGLE-
BALANCED SMT MIXER, 1.7 - 3 GHz
Isolation @ LO = +17 dBm
0
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
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RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
-10
-30
-15
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40
-20
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss @ LO = +17 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-15
+19 dBm
+17 dBm
+15 dBm
+13 dBm
-15
RF
LO
-20
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
If Bandwidth @ LO = +17 dBm
IF CONVERSION GAIN & RETURN LOSS (dB)
0
-5
Conversion Gain
-10
-15
IF Return Loss
-20
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
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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HMC304MS8
/
304MS8E
v01.0705
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BALANCED SMT MIXER, 1.7 - 3 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17dBm
40
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm)
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
40
THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT (dBm)
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
2.5
+19 dBm
+17 dBm
+15 dBm
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2.75
3
3.25
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
25
24
23
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
1.5
1.75
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
10
50
89
>107
1
-20
0
61
90
>107
2
-11
32
62
93
>107
3
2
29
52
85
>107
4
7
31
59
81
>107
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur at RF Port
LO Frequency
(GHz)
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.6
1
34
34
32
25
23
17
2
18
18
22
26
29
31
3
32
32
36
39
35
36
4
49
48
58
73
64
57
RF = 2 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 1.9 GHz @ +17 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
LO = +17 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at the 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
HMC304MS8
/
304MS8E
v01.0705
GaAs MMIC HIGH IP3 SINGLE-
BALANCED SMT MIXER, 1.7 - 3 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
DC Current into IF Port
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+27 dBm
+27 dBm
±9 mA
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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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.
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Part Number
HMC304MS8
HMC304MS8E
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]
H304
XXXX
H304
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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304MS8E
v01.0705
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BALANCED SMT MIXER, 1.7 - 3 GHz
Recommended PCB Layout
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 102781
Item
J1, J2, J3
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
HMC304MS8 / HMC304MS8E Mixer
102643 Eval Board
[1]
[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 should be connected directly to the ground
plane similar to that shown below. A sufficient
number of VIA holes should be used to connect the
top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation cir-
cuit board as 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