HMC798LC4
v03.0110
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONIC
SMT MIXER, 24 - 34 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC798LC4 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
Features
Integrated LO Amplifier: +4 dBm Input
Sub-Harmonically Pumped (x2) LO
Wideband IF: DC - 4 GHz
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 95mA
24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm2
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• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
• SAT COM
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC798LC4 is a 24 - 34 GHz Sub-harmonically
Pumped (x2) MMIC Mixer with an integrated LO
amplifier in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package.
The 2LO to RF isolation is excellent at 30 dB,
eliminating the need for additional filtering. The
LO amplifier is a single bias +5V design with a
nominal +4 dBm drive requirement. The RF and
LO ports are matched to 50 Ohms for ease of
use while the IF covers DC to 4 GHz. The HMC798LC4
eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing use of
surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25°C, Vcc = 5V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
2LO to RF Isolation
2LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
Supply Current (Idd)
17
25
IF = 1 GHz
LO = 4 dBm
Typ.
24 - 29.5
12 - 16
DC - 4
11
30
45
20
10
95
125
19
13
20
Max.
Min.
IF = 1 GHz
LO = 4 dBm
Typ.
29.5 - 34
13.5 - 17.75
DC - 4
10
25
35
22
12
95
125
12
Max.
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
Units
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as upconverter, IF= 1 GHz, LO = 4 dBm
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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
HMC798LC4
v03.0110
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SMT MIXER, 24 - 34 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature, LSB
-4
-6
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
35
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature, USB
-4
-6
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-8
-10
-12
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+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-14
-16
-18
-20
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
35
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive, LSB
-4
-6
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
35
6 dBm
4 dBm
2 dBm
Isolations
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
35
2LO/RF
2LO/IF
LO/RF
IF/RF
LO/IF
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
24
22
20
IIP3 (dBm)
18
16
14
12
10
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
35
6 dBm
4 dBm
2 dBm
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
24
22
20
IIP3 (dBm)
18
16
14
12
10
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
35
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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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Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
80
75
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
80
75
70
IIP2 (dBm)
6 dBm
4 dBm
2 dBm
IIP2 (dBm)
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70
65
60
55
50
45
40
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
35
65
60
55
50
45
40
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
35
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input P1dB vs. Temperature, LSB
18
16
14
P1dB (dBm)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature, USB
18
16
14
P1dB (dBm)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
33
34
Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency, LSB
-4
-6
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31 32
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
33
34
35
1000 MHz
2000 MHz
3750 MHz
Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency, USB
-4
-6
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
23
24
25
26
27 28 29 30 31 32
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
33
34
35
1000 MHz
2000 MHz
3750 MHz
* Two-tone input power = 0 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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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
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SMT MIXER, 24 - 34 GHz
IF Return Loss
0
RF Return Loss
0
25 C
85 C
-40 C
-4
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-4
-8
-8
10
36
38
40
-16
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-16
-20
0
1
2
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
5
-20
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO Return Loss
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
8
9
10
11
12 13 14 15 16
FREQUENCY (GHz)
17
18
19
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
MxN Spurious Outputs
@ RF Port, Vdd = 5V
nLO
mIF
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
2
68
53
0
1
1
54
66
71
49
31
45
66
31
65
66
32
1
0
IF = 2 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 15 GHz @ 4 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (2LO - 1IF)
Measured as upconverter
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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SMT MIXER, 24 - 34 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input (Vdd = +5V)
LO Drive (Vdd = +5V)
+13 dBm
+10 dBm
5.5V
175 °C
0.75 mW
119 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
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Vdd
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (Ta = 85 °C)
(derate 8.33 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK,
OR LASER MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C –
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
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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