HMC915LP4E
v01.0510
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Features
input iP3: +28 dBm
Low input LO Drive: -2 to +4 dBm
High LO to rF isolation: 28 dB
Low Conversion Loss: 8 dB
single Positive supply: +5V @ 88 mA
Typical Applications
The HMC915LP4e is ideal for:
• PCs / 3G infrastructure
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• Base stations & repeaters
• WiMAx & WiBro
• isM & Fixed Wireless
Functional Diagram
General Description
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25°C, LO = +2 dBm, Vcc = +5V, IF = 100 MHz*
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Parameter
B
SO
Min.
Typ.
Frequency range, rF, LO
Frequency range, iF
Conversion Loss
8
8.5
22
10
30
16
28
18
Noise Figure (ssB)
LO to rF isolation
LO to iF isolation
iP3 (input)
1 dB Compression (input)
LO Drive input Level (Typical)
supply Current (icc)
78
88
The HMC915LP4e is a high linearity, double-balanced
converter that operates from 0.5 to 2.7 GHz and
delivers a +28 dBm input iP3. The LO amplifier output
and high dynamic range mixer input are positioned
so that an external LO filter can be placed in series
between them if necessary. The converter provides
28 dB of LO to rF isolation and is ideal for upconver-
ter and downconverter applications. The iC operates
from a single +5V supply consuming 88 mA and ac-
cepts LO drive levels of -2 to +4 dBm. The design
requires no external baluns and supports iF frequ-
encies between DC and 1 GHz. The HMC915LP4e is
pin for pin compatible with the HMC552LP4e and the
HMC215LP4e mixers with integrated LO amplifiers.
LE
Max.
Min.
0.5 - 2.0
DC - 1.0
11
25
12
-2 to 4
110
78
TE
Typ.
2.0 - 2.7
DC - 1.0
10
10.5
28
18
28
20
+2 to 6
88
110
13
Max.
24 Lead 4x4mm sMT Package: 16mm²
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO and configured as shown in application circuit.
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HMC915LP4E
v01.0510
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature, IF = 1 GHz
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
+25C
+85C
-40C
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature, IF = 100 MHz
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
10
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
-30
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Isolation
0
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
-5
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
SO
-20
-40
RF to IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
-50
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
-30
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Return Loss
0
Upconverter Performance
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
40
35
30
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
IP3 (dBm)
25
20
15
10
5
0
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
-15
RF
LO
-20
-25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use,
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
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HMC915LP4E
v01.0510
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
IF Bandwidth
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
Conversion Gain, 0.8 GHz =LO < RF
Conversion Gain, 2.25 GHz = LO > RF
Return Loss
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.3
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
TE
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
50
40
30
20
+25C
+85C
-40C
1.6
1.8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF = 100 MHz
50
40
IP3 (dBm)
20
SO
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
30
10
0
0.3
LE
10
3
0
1.5
1.8
2
100
90
80
IP2 (dBm)
70
60
50
40
30
1.5
3
1.8
2
Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF = 1 GHz
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
2.2
2.5
2.7
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
B
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
O
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
2.2
2.5
2.7
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
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HMC915LP4E
v01.0510
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
24
22
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
20
18
16
14
12
+25C
+85C
-40C
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
90
80
70
IP2 (dBm)
60
50
40
30
20
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
10
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
10
0.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Voltage (Vdd)
rF Power input
LO Power input (Vcc = 5 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
5.5 Vdc
+23 dBm
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
1
-3.17
0.00
-71.34
xx
xx
2
-23.34
-23.67
-79.84
xx
xx
3
-30.34
-52.17
-71.84
-74.67
xx
mrF
0
1
2
0
+10 dBm up to 1 GHz
+8 dBm from 1 - 4 GHz
150°C
xx
-4.67
xx
xx
SO
-76.00
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 8.4 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
esD sensitivity (HBM)
0.546 W
3
4
119 °C/W
-65 to +150°C
-55 to +85°C
rF Freq. = 1.9 GHz @ -5 dBm
LO Freq. = 1.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below the iF output power level.
Class 1C
Typical Supply Current
Harmonics of LO
nLO spur @ rF Port
LO Freq. (GHz)
1.0
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3.0
1
32
28
29
33
35
34
2
40
19
16
18
23
20
3
27
25
30
27
34
41
4
40
30
42
44
41
44
Vcc
4.5
5.0
icc (mA)
67 mA
88 mA
117 mA
5.5
eLeCTrOsTATiC seNsiTiVe DeViCe
OBserVe HANDLiNG PreCAUTiONs
LO = 4 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at rF port.
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
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HMC915LP4E
v01.0510
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Outline Drawing
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Package Information
Part Number
HMC915LP4e
SO
Package Body Material
LE
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 LAND PATTerN.
[1] 4-Digit lot number xxxx
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
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B
roHs-compliant Low stress injection Molded Plastic
100% matte sn
TE
Lead Finish
MsL rating
MsL1
[2]
Package Marking
[1]
H915
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