HMC329LM3
v01.0505
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC329LM3 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
Features
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +19 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
Leadless SMT Package, 25 mm
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• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• SATCOM
• RADAR
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC329LM3 is a 26 - 40 GHz surface mount,
passive, double-balanced MMIC mixer in a SMT lead-
less chip carrier package. The mixer can be used as
a downconverter or upconverter. Excellent isolations
are provided by on-chip baluns. The chip requires no
external components and no DC bias. All data is with
the non-hermetic, epoxy sealed LM3 package mounted
in a 50 Ohm test fixture. Utilizing the HMC329LM3
eliminates the need for wirebonding, thereby providing
a consistent connection interface for the customer.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C
LO = +13 dBm, IF = 1 GHz
Parameter
Min.
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 Compression (Input)
30
29
23
16
45
9
Typ.
26 - 32
DC - 8
8
8
37
35
28
19
55
11
10
10
27
24
21
16
46
7
Max.
Min.
Typ.
32 - 40
DC - 8
9
9
32
30
26
20
56
10
11
11
Max.
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
LO = +13 dBm, IF = 1 GHz
Units
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
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HMC329LM3
v01.0505
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz
Isolation vs.
Frequency @ LO +13 dBm
0
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
0
-2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-4
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
FREQUENCY (GHz)
38
40
42
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
-20
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-30
-40
-50
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
FREQUENCY (GHz)
38
40
42
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
-2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
FREQUENCY (GHz)
38
40
42
+ 9 dBm
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
Upconverter Performance vs. LO Drive
0
-2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+ 9 dBm
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
IF Bandwidth and IF Return Loss
@ LO = +13 dBm
0
-2
-4
RESPONSE (dB)
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
0
2
4
6
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
CONVERSION GAIN
IF RETURN LOSS
LO and RF Return Loss
@ LO = +13 dBm
0
-2
-4
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF RETURN LOSS
LO RETURN LOSS
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HMC329LM3
v01.0505
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SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
25
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive*
25
20
20
IP3 (dBm)
15
IP3 (dBm)
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15
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
10
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
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 @ LO = +13 dBm
70
65
60
IP2 (dBm)
55
50
45
40
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
15
MxN Spurious
Outputs as a Down Converter
nLO
mRF
0
xx
19
1
7
0
69
41
57
74
67
69
74
71
74
2
3
4
13
P1dB (dBm)
0
1
2
11
9
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
3
4
7
5
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF = 31 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 32 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below IF output power level.
* Two-tone input power = -5 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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HMC329LM3
v01.0505
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
IF DC Current
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+13 dBm
+27 dBm
±2 mA
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
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Class 1B
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. MATERIAL: PLASTIC
2. PLATING: GOLD OVER NICKEL
3. ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS)
4. ALL TOLERANCES ARE ±0.005 (±0.13)
5. ALL GROUNDS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND
6.
INDICATES PIN 1
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HMC329LM3
v01.0505
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
SMT MIXER, 26 - 40 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1, 2, 3
Function
N/C
Description
This pin may be connected to the PCB
ground or left unconnected.
Interface Schematic
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RF
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This pin is DC coupled and matched to
50 Ohm from 25 to 40 GHz.
5
IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring
operation 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 cur-
rent or part non-function and possible part failure will result.
6
LO
This pin is DC coupled and matched to
50 Ohm from 25 to 40 GHz.
GND
Package base must be soldered to PCB RF ground.
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