HMC340LP5
/
340LP5E
v01.0705
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-BALANCED
DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC340LP5 / HMC340LP5E Dual Mixer is ideal
for:
• Wireless Infrastructure
• Wireless Local Loop
• Image Reject Mixer
• I/Q Modulator
Features
Conversion Loss: 8.0 dB
LO/RF Isolation: 45 dB
LO/IF Isolation: 33 dB
Input IP3: +20 dBm
Conversion Gain Balance: 0.1 dB
5x5 mm QFN SMT Package
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MIXERS - SMT
• SSB Modulator
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC340LP5 & HMC340LP5E are double-
balanced dual mixers covering 1.7 - 4.5 GHz RF/LO
range. This passive MMIC mixer is constructed of GaAs
Schottky diodes and on-chip baluns. The device can
be used as an upconverter, downconverter, biphase
(de)modulator, or phase comparator. The mixer sym-
metry of the HMC340LP5 & HMC340LP5E make it an
ideal candidate for single sideband or image rejection
applications. The consistent MMIC performance will
improve system operation and assure regulatory
compliance. A low cost, leadless 5x5 mm QFN surface
mount package (LP5) houses the dual MMIC mixer IC.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, As a Function of LO Drive
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Conversion Gain Amplitude Balance
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
30
25
Typ.
1.7 - 4.5
DC - 1.5
8
0.10
8
45
33
20
12
10
0.25
10
40
33
LO = +13 dBm
IF = 100 MHz
Max.
Min.
Typ.
3.4 - 3.8
DC - 1.5
8
0.10
8
47
38
23
13
10
0.25
10
Max.
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Units
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as single channel downconverter.
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HMC340LP5
/
340LP5E
v01.0705
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-BALANCED
DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Single Channel:
Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm
0
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
Single Channel: Conversion Gain
vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-15
-10
-30
-15
+25C
+85C
-40C
-45
-20
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Single Channel:
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Single Channel:
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
LO= +9 dBm
LO= +11 dBm
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
-15
LO
RF
-20
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Single Channel:
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
0
Single Channel: Input P1dB
vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
15
14
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
13
12
11
10
9
-10
-15
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
+25C
+85C
-40C
-20
0
0.5
1
1.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
8
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
RF 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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340LP5E
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DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Single Channel: Input IP3
vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
30
Single Channel:
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
30
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
25
20
20
15
LO= +11dBm
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
15
+25C
+85C
-40C
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10
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
10
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Single Channel:
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
70
65
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
Single Channel: Input IP2
vs. Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
60
55
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
50
45
40
35
30
1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
55
50
45
40
35
30
1.5
LO= +11dBm
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Single Channel: Upconverter
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Single Channel:
Upconverter IP3 vs. LO Drive
30
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
25
-5
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
-10
15
LO= +11dBm
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
-15
LO= +9dBm
LO= +11dBm
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
10
-20
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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/
340LP5E
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DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Dual Channel:
Channel to Channel Isolation
-60
-65
-70
ISOLATION (dB)
-75
-80
-85
-90
-95
-100
1.5
RF1 TO IF2
RF2 TO IF1
Dual Channel:
Conversion Gain Amplitude Balance
1
0.75
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
0.5
0.25
0
-0.25
-0.5
-0.75
-1
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
4.5
5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
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RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Dual Channel:
LO1 to LO2 Isolation
-20
Dual Channel:
RF1 to RF2 Isolation
-20
-30
ISOLATION (dB)
ISOLATION (dB)
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
-30
-40
-40
-50
-50
-60
-60
-70
1.5
-70
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Dual Channel:
IF1 to IF2 Isolation
-20
-30
-40
ISOLATION (dB)
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
0
0.5
1
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.5
2
Harmonics of LO
LO Freq. (GHz)
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
nLO Spur at RF Port
1
46
41
46
55
50
43
37
33
2
33
28
29
36
44
48
54
53
3
66
53
47
57
57
57
64
69
4
58
64
69
76
74
65
78
81
LO = +13 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
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
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340LP5E
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DUAL MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 16.55 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(junction to package base)
Storage Temperature
+13 dBm
+27 dBm
150°C
1.07 W
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
0
xx
15
75
76
76
1
8
0
68
76
77
2
22
47
75
77
76
3
22
42
69
73
76
4
39
39
71
77
76
60.4 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 deg °C
4
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Operating Temperature
RF = 3.5 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 3.6 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
Package Information
Part Number
HMC340LP5
HMC340LP5E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
LAND PATTERN.
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H340
XXXX
H340
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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