HMC1097LP4E
v03.0812
WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 100 - 6000 MHz
Features
Very Low Noise Floor, -160 dBm/Hz
Excellent Carrier & Sideband Suppression
Very High Linearity, +30 dBm OIP3
High Output Power, +11 dBm Output P1dB
High Modulation Accuracy
24 Lead 4x4 mm QFN Package: 16 mm
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Typical Applications
The HMC1097LP4E is Ideal for:
• UMTS, GSM or CDMA Basestations
• Fixed Wireless or WLL
• ISM Transceivers, 900 & 2400 MHz
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• GMSK, QPSK, QAM, SSB Modulators
• Cellular/3G and WiMAX/4G
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC1097LP4E is a low noise, high linearity Direct
Quadrature Modulator RFIC which is ideal for digital
modulation applications from 0.1 to 6.0 GHz including;
Cellular/3G, WiMAX/4G, Broadband Wireless Access
& ISM circuits. Housed in a compact 4x4 mm (LP4)
SMT QFN package, the RFIC requires minimal external
components & provides a low cost alternative to more
complicated double upconversion architectures. The
RF output port is single-ended and matched to 50
Ohms with no external components. The LO requires
-6 to +6 dBm and can be driven in either differential or
single-ended mode. This device is optimized for a +5V
supply, and offers improved carrier feedthrough and
sideband suppression characteristics.
Electrical Specifications,
See Test Conditions on following page herein.
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Output Power
Conversion Voltage Gain
Output P1dB
Output Noise Floor
Output IP3
Carrier Feedthrough
(uncalibrated)
Sideband Suppression
(uncalibrated)
LO Port Return Loss
RF Port Return Loss
Typ.
450-960
1.5
-4.7
+11
-162
+29
-40
40
4
12
Typ.
1700-2200
2.7
-3.5
+11
-160
+31
-39
46
6
14
Typ.
2200-2700
2.7
-3.5
+10.5
-159
+29
-36
48
6
15
Typ.
3400-4000
0
-6.2
+10
-159
+22
-29
32
6
16
Typ.
5000-6000
-5.2
-11.4
+5.3
-156
+17
-33
29
6
16
Units
MHz
dBm
dB
dBm
dBm/Hz
dBm
dBm
dBc
dB
dB
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HMC1097LP4E
v03.0812
WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 100 - 6000 MHz
Electrical Specifications,
(continued)
Parameter
RF Output
RF Frequency Range
RF Return Loss
LO Input
LO Frequency Range
LO Input Power
LO Port Return Loss
Baseband Input Port
Baseband Input DC Bias Current (Ibbdc)
Single-ended Baseband Input Capacitance
DC Power Supply
Supply Voltage (Vcc1, Vcc2)
Supply Current (Icc1 + Icc2) EN Low
Supply Current (Icc1 + Icc2) EN High
Enable/Disable Interface
EN High Level
EN Low Level
Enable/Disable Settling Time
LO Leakage Isolation
EN=5V, LO=2.1GHz, 0dBm
Device disabled
Device enabled
2.2
5
0
400/400
-57.1
1.5
V
V
ns
dBm
+4.75
+5.0
170
8
+5.25
V
mA
mA
Single-ended.
De-embed to the lead of the device.
110
4.5
pA
pF
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc)
100
-6
0
6
+0.45 (+0.4-+0.5)
6000
+6
MHz
dBm
dB
V
100
15
6000
MHz
dB
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Test Conditions:
Unless Otherwise Specified, the Following Test Conditions Were Used
Parameter
Temperature
Baseband Input Frequency
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc)
Baseband Input AC Voltage
(Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
Baseband Input AC Voltage for OIP3 Measurements (Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
Baseband Input AC Voltage for Noise Floor Measurements (Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q)
Frequency Offset for Output Noise Measurements
Supply (Vcc1, Vcc2)
LO Input Power
LO Input Mode
Mounting Configuration
Condition
+25 °C
200 kHz
+0.45V
1.3V
650 mV per tone @ 3.5 & 4.5 MHz
no baseband input voltage
20 MHz
+5.0V
0 dBm
Single-Ended through LON
Refer to HMC1097LP4E Application Schematic
Herein
Uncalibrated
Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated Test Results
Sideband & Carrier Feedthrough
During the Uncalibrated Sideband and Carrier Suppression tests, care is taken to ensure that the I/Q signal paths
from the Vector Signal Generator (VSG) to the Device Under Test (DUT) are equal. The “Uncalibrated” Sideband and
Carrier Suppression plots were measured at T= -40 °C, +25 °C, and +85 °C.
The “Calibrated” Sideband Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the I/Q amplitude balance and
I/Q phase offset (skew) at +25 °C, 5V Vcc, 0 dBm LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings were held
constant during tests over temperature.
The “Calibrated” Carrier Suppression data was plotted after a manual adjustment of the IP/IN & QP/QN DC offsets
at +25 °C, 5V Vcc, 0 dBm LO input power level. The +25 °C adjustment settings were held constant during tests over
temperature.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC1097LP4E
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MODULATOR, 100 - 6000 MHz
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz
Offset vs. Frequency Over Temperature
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
OUTPUT P1dB
NOISE FLOOR
+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT IP3
Output Power vs. Frequency
Over Temperature
5
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
-180
6000
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
0
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-5
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
-15
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-30
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Calibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature
0
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Uncalibrated Carrier Feedthrough
[1]
vs. Frequency Over Temperature When
Disabled
-20
CARRIER FEEDTHROUGH (dBm)
RF and LO Return Loss vs. Frequency
0
-30
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25C
+85C
-40C
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
-5
-10
-15
-20
LO
RF
-100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
-25
5000
6000
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (MHz)
[1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein.
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC1097LP4E
v03.0812
WIDEBAND DIRECT QUADRATURE
MODULATOR, 100 - 6000 MHz
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz
Offset vs. Frequency Over LO Power
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
Output Power vs. Frequency
Over LO Power
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OUTPUT POWER
-15
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
OUTPUT P1dB
NOISE FLOOR
OUTPUT IP3
-6dBm
0dBm
+6dBm
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
-180
6000
OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
0
-30
-5
-45
-10
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
-6dBm
0dBm
+6dBm
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
-60
-15
-75
6000
-30
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Uncalibrated Sideband Suppression vs.
Frequency Over Temperature
[1]
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Calibrated Sideband Suppression vs.
Frequency Over Temperature
[1]
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
+25C
+85C
-40C
-100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Output Power vs. Frequency
Over Supply Voltage
10
4.75V
5.0V
5.25V
0
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
Output IP3, P1dB & Noise Floor @ 20 MHz
Offset vs. Frequency Over Supply Voltage
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) & OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
OUTPUT P1dB
NOISE FLOOR
OUTPUT IP3
4.75V
5.0V
5.25V
-110
-120
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
-180
6000
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
5
OUTPUT POWER
-15
0
-30
-5
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION
-45
-10
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
-60
6000
-30
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
[1] See note titled “Calibrated vs. Uncalibrated test results” herein.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
HMC1097LP4E
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MODULATOR, 100 - 6000 MHz
Output Noise @ 20 MHz Offset
vs. Output Power Over LO Frequency
-140
Output Power vs. Baseband Voltage
@ 2100 MHz
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10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-1
0.9 1
2
3
INPUT BASEBAND VOLTAGE (Vpp-diff)
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OUTPUT NOISE @20 MHz (dBm/Hz)
-145
-150
-155
-160
-165
-170
-10
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OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
LO=930MHz
LO=1930MHz
LO=2530MHz
LO=3530MHz
-5
0
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
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ACPR for W-CDMA @ 2140 MHz, 1 Carrier
[1]
-60
-65
ACPR (dBc)
-70
-75
-80
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
CARRIER OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
[1] W-CDMA (Modulation Set-up for ACPR Mode); The Baseband I and Q input signals were generated using “Test Model 1 with 64 channels”
settings in the Agilent E3844C.
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