HMC399MS8
/
399MS8E
v03.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz
Designer’s Kit
Available
Typical Applications
High Dynamic Range Infrastructure:
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE
Features
+35 dBm Input IP3
Conversion Loss: 8.5 dB
Low External Part Count
Ultra Small MSOP8 Package: 14.8 mm
2
Included in the HMC-DK003 Designer’s Kit
7
MIXERS - SMT
• CDMA & W-CDMA
• Cable Modem Termination Systems
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC399MS8 & HMC399MS8E are high dynamic
range passive MMIC mixers in plastic surface mount
8 lead Mini Small Outline Packages (MSOP) covering
700 to 1000 MHz. Excellent input IP3 performance
of +35 dBm for down conversion and +32 dBm
for up conversion is provided for 2.5G & 3G GSM/
CDMA based cellular applications at an LO drive
of +17 dBm. With a 1 dB compression of +23 dBm,
the RF port will accept a wide range of input signal
levels. Conversion loss is 8.5 dB typical and LO
isolations are maintained at 23 to 35 dB. This
miniature single-ended monolithic GaAs FET mixer
requires only one external inductor to optimize the
LO frequency response. The 50 to 250 MHz IF
frequency response will satisfy many cellular transmit
or receive frequency plans. The HMC399MS8 &
HMC399MS8E input IP3 performance coupled with
its high P1dB rivals traditional active FET mixers
while offering a much smaller 14.8mm
2
standard IC
footprint and no DC bias.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25°C, LO = +17 dBm, IF = 200 MHz
[1]
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
[2]
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
19
22
30
20
Min.
Typ.
740 - 800
540 - 740
DC - 200
9
9
23
27
34
24
+16 to +18
10
10
20
26
31
19
Max.
Min.
Typ.
800 - 900
550 - 840
DC - 250
8.5
8.5
24
31
35
23
+16 to +18
9.5
9.5
21
29
30
18
Max.
Min.
Typ.
880 - 960
630 - 900
DC - 250
8
8
25
35
34
22
+16 to +18
10
10
Max.
Units
MHz
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
[1] Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz
[2] LO Frequency optimized. See application circuit herein.
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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
HMC399MS8 / 399MS8E
v03.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz
Isolation @ LO = +17 dBm
0
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
7
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
-10
-30
-15
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
-40
-20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
-50
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss @ LO = +17 dBm*
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-15
LO =+15dBm
LO = +16dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
-10
LO
RF
-20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
-15
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.9
1
If Bandwidth @ LO = +17 dBm
0
Upconverter Conversion Gain
@ LO = +17 dBm
45
40
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
35
-10
30
+ 15dBm
+ 16dBm
+ 17dBm
+ 19 dBm
-15
25
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
-20
50
100
150
200 250 300 350
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
400
450
500
20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
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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HMC399MS8 / 399MS8E
v03.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
45
Input IP3 vs.
IF Frequency, RF = 850 MHz
45
LO = +15dBm
LO = +16dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
40
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
7
MIXERS - SMT
35
35
30
30
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
25
25
20
50
75
100
125 150 175 200 225
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
250
275
300
20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
Input IP3 vs.
IF Frequency, RF = 950 MHz
45
LO = +15dBm
LO = +16dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
45
40
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
35
35
30
30
LO = +15dBm
LO = +16dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
25
25
20
50
75
100
125 150 175 200 225
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
250
275
300
20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
30
Upconverter Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
45
40
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
35
20
30
+ 15dBm
+ 16dBm
+ 17dBm
+ 19 dBm
15
+25C
+85C
-40C
25
10
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
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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
HMC399MS8 / 399MS8E
v03.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
45
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
45
40
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
40
35
35
7
LO = +15dBm
LO = +16dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
30
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
30
25
25
20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.95
1
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
3
69
80
81
1
-9
0
75
71
81
2
17
17
57
82
81
3
2
28
62
69
80
4
23
26
65
80
80
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq (GHz)
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
34
30
26
24
23
25
2
54
39
35
37
33
31
3
38
35
33
36
42
46
4
45
47
54
47
50
43
RF Freq = 0.801 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq = 0.601 GHz @ +17 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
LO = +17 dBm
All values are in dBc below input LO level @ 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
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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MIXERS - SMT
HMC399MS8 / 399MS8E
v03.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF/IF Input
LO Drive
+25 dBm
+27 dBm
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
±40 mA
7
MIXERS - SMT
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
IF DC Current
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
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.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC399MS8
HMC399MS8E
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]
H399
XXXX
H399
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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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