HMC6787ALC5A
v01.0314
GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER
37 - 40 GHz
Typical Applications
The Hmc6787ALc5A is ideal for:
Features
conversion Gain: 10 dB
sideband rejection: 17 dBc
High Output iP3: +27 dBm
16 Lead 5x5 mm smT ceramic Package: 25 mm²
mixers - i/q mixers, irms & receivers - smT
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
• Satellite Communications
• Sensors
Functional Diagram
General Description
The Hmc6787ALc5A is a compact GaAs mmic i/q
variable gain upconverter in a leadless roHs compliant
smT package. This device provides a small signal con-
version gain of 11 dB with 17 dBc of sideband rejection,
and 13 dB of gain control. The Hmc6787ALc5A utilizes
a rF variable gain amplifier preceded by an i/q mixer
where the LO is driven by a x2 multiplier. iF1 and iF2
mixer inputs are provided and an external 90° hybrid is
needed to select the required sideband. The i/q mixer
topology reduces the need for filtering of the unwanted
sideband. The Hmc6787ALc5A is a much smaller
alternative to hybrid style single sideband upconverter
assemblies and it eliminates the need for wire
bonding by allowing the use of surface mount man-
ufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications
[1][2]
,
T
A
= +25°C, IF = 2350 MHz,
Parameter
Frequency range, rF
Frequency range, LO
Frequency range, iF
conversion Gain
sideband rejection
Dynamic range
1 dB compression (Output)
iP3 (Output)
LO / rF isolation
supply current iDLO
[2]
supply current iDrF
[2]
7
min.
LO = +4 dBm, VDLO1, 2 = +3V, IDLO = 150 mA, VDRF = +3V, IDRF = 200mA, USB
[1][2]
Typ.
37 - 40
16.5 - 22
0-4
10
17
13
14
26
15
150
200
max.
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dBc
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
mA
[1] Unless otherwise noted all measurements performed with low side LO, iF = 2350 mHz and external iF 90° hybrid.
[2] Adjust vgg between -2 to 0v to achieve iDLO = 150 mA and iDrF = 200 mA Typical.
1
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HMC6787ALC5A
v01.0314
GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER
37 - 40 GHz
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2350 MHz
Conversion Gain, USB vs. Temperature
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Conversion Gain, USB vs. LO Drive
20
0 dBm
4 dBm
8 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
16
16
12
12
8
8
4
4
0
36
37
38
39
40
41
0
36
37
38
39
40
41
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
LO Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-5
-10
-20
-15
-30
-20
-40
36
37
38
39
40
41
-25
18
19
20
21
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Return Loss
[1]
0
IF1
IF2
-5
Sideband Rejection vs. Temperature
35
30
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
25
20
15
10
5
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-15
-20
-25
-30
0
1
2
3
4
5
36
37
38
39
40
41
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Data taken without external iF 90° hybrid
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Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC6787ALC5A
v01.0314
GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER
37 - 40 GHz
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2350 MHz
Input P1dB, USB vs. Temperature
20
Output P1dB, USB vs. Temperature
20
mixers - i/q mixers, irms & receivers - smT
16
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
16
P1dB (dBm)
12
P1dB (dBm)
12
8
8
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
4
4
0
36
37
38
39
40
41
0
36
37
38
39
40
41
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature
32
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
28
Output IP3, USB vs. Temperature
32
28
24
24
IP3 (dBm)
20
IP3 (dBm)
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
16
16
12
12
8
36
37
38
39
40
41
8
36
37
38
39
40
41
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain, USB vs.
Control Voltage
16
Input IP3, USB vs. Control Voltage
34
37 GHz
38 GHz
39 GHz
40 GHz
37 GHz
38 GHz
39 GHz
40 GHz
30
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
26
8
IP3 (dBm)
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
22
4
18
0
14
-4
-3.5
10
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
VCTRL (V)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC6787ALC5A
v01.0314
GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER
37 - 40 GHz
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2350 MHz
Output IP3, USB vs. Control Voltage
34
30
LO Isolation
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
LO/IF1
LO/IF2
LO/RF
26
22
37 GHz
38 GHz
39 GHz
40 GHz
18
14
10
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
18
19
20
21
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
2LO Isolation
0
-5
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
18
19
20
21
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
2LO/IF1
2LO/IF2
2LO/RF
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
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
mixers - i/q mixers, irms & receivers - smT
4
IP3 (dBm)
HMC6787ALC5A
v01.0314
GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER
37 - 40 GHz
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 3000 MHz
Conversion Gain, USB vs. Temperature
20
Conversion Gain, USB vs. LO Drive
20
0 dBm
4 dBm
8 dBm
mixers - i/q mixers, irms & receivers - smT
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
38
39
40
41
16
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
16
12
8
8
4
4
0
36
37
0
36
37
38
39
40
41
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Sideband Rejection vs. Temperature
35
30
Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature
32
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
28
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
25
20
15
10
5
0
36
37
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
24
IP3 (dBm)
38
39
40
41
20
16
12
8
36
37
38
39
40
41
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3, USB vs. Temperature
32
28
Conversion Gain, USB vs.
Control Voltage
16
24
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
37 GHz
38 GHz
39 GHz
40 GHz
IP3 (dBm)
8
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
4
16
12
0
8
36
37
38
39
40
41
-4
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
VCTRL (V)
5
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
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com