HMC569LC5
v06.1208
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
12 - 16 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC569LC5 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
Features
Conversion Gain: 14 dB
Image Rejection: 32 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB
Noise Figure: 2.5 dB
Input IP3: -0.5 dBm
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• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
• Satellite Communications
RoHS Compliant 5x5 mm SMT Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC569LC5 is a compact GaAs MCM I/Q
downconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant
SMT package. This device provides a small signal
conversion gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of 2.5
dB and 32 dB of image rejection. The HMC569LC5
utilizes an LNA followed by an image reject mixer
which is driven by an LO buffer amplifier. The image
reject mixer eliminates the need for a filter following the
LNA, and removes thermal noise at the image
frequency. I and Q mixer outputs are provided and
an external
90° hybrid is needed to select the
required sideband. The HMC569LC5 is a much
smaller alternative to hybrid style image reject mixer
downconverter assemblies, and it eliminates the need
for wire bonding by allowing the use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C,
IF = 100 MHz, LO = 0 dBm, VD3 = 5V, VD1, VD2 = 3V*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Gain (As IRM)
Noise Figure
Image Rejection
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
Amplitude Balance
Phase Balance
Total Supply Current
*Data taken as IRM with external IF Hybrid
30
20
15
10
Min.
Typ.
12 - 16
8.5 - 19.5
DC - 3.5
14
2.5
32
-7
45
32
-0.5
0
±10
160
208
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
dB
Deg
mA
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HMC569LC5
v06.1208
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
12 - 16 GHz
Data Taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
60
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
50
40
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30
20
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-4dBm
-2dBm
0dBm
2dBm
4dBm
Return Loss
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
LO
RF
-15
-20
-25
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
4
2
P1dB (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
0
-2
LO = -2 dBm
LO = 0 dBm
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
-4
-6
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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12 - 16 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
Isolations
10
IF Bandwidth*
40
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
LO/IF2
-30
-40
-50
LO/RF
-60
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO/IF1
RESPONSE (dB)
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0
-10
RF/IF2
20
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
RF/IF1
0
-20
-40
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
5
LO = -4 dBm
LO = -2 dBm
LO = +0 dBm
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
20
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
3
10
1
LO = -4 dBm
LO = -2 dBm
LO = 0 dBm
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
0
-1
-10
-3
-5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive,
LO Frequency = 12 GHz
8
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive,
IF Frequency = 100 MHz
6
5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
4
3
2
1
-2dBm
+0dBm
+2dBm
+4dBm
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
6
-4dBm
-2dBm
+0dBm
+2dBm
+4dBm
4
2
0
0.5
0
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid, LO frequency fi xed at 12 GHz and RF varied
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HMC569LC5
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12 - 16 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
14
27
41
54
1
14
xx
14
27
41
2
27
13
xx
14
27
3
41
27
13
xx
14
4
54
40
27
13
xx
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF
LO Drive
VD1, VD2
VD3
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)
(derate 9.56 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(channel to package bottom)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+5 dBm
+20 dBm
4.0V
5.5V
150°C
0.65 W
71 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
Class 1A
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RF = 13.6 GHz @ -20 dBm
LO = 13.5 GHz @ 0 dBm
Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30 - 80 MICROINCHES
GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKLE
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND
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12 - 16 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1, 5, 7 - 9,
13 - 16, 22 - 27,
30 - 32
2, 4, 10, 12,
17, 19, 21
Function
N/C
Description
No connection required. These pins may be connected
to RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
These pins and ground paddle must be connected to
RF/DC ground.
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Interface Schematic
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GND
3
RF
6
VD3
Power supply for LO amplifier.
100 mA typical, 120 mA maximum.
28, 29
VD1, VD2
Power supply for RF LNA.
60 mA typical, 88 mA maximum.
18
IF2
20
IF1
This pin is DC coupled for applications not requir-
ing operation to DC. This port should be DC blocked
externally using a series capacitor whose value has
been chosen to pass the necessary frequency range.
For operation to DC, this pin must not sink / source more
than 3 mA of current or part non-function and possible
failure will result.
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
11
LO
Typical Application
Note: LSB and USB is determined by GND on Hybrid
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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
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