HMC483MS8G
/
483MS8GE
v01.0710
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with
INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 1.5 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC483MS8G / HMC483MS8GE is ideal for:
• Cellular/3G
Features
+33 dBm Input IP3
Conversion Loss: 9 dB
Low LO Drive: -4 to +4 dBm
Single Positive Supply: 5V @ 50 mA
Ultra Small MSOP Package: 14.8mm
2
Included in the HMC-DK003 Designer’s Kit
10
MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE
• CDMA & WCDMA
• Cable Modem Termination Systems
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC483MS8G & HMC483MS8GE are high dy-
namic range passive MMIC mixers with integrated
LO amplifiers in plastic surface mount 8 lead Mini
Small Outline Packages (MSOP) covering 0.7 to 1.5
GHz. Excellent input IP3 performance of +33 dBm
for down conversion and +30 dBm for up conversion
is provided for 2.5G & 3G GSM/CDMA applications
at an LO drive of 0 dBm. With an input 1 dB compression
of +24 dBm, the RF port will accept a wide range of
input signal levels. Conversion loss is 9 dB typical.
The DC to 350 MHz IF frequency response will satisfy
GSM/CDMA transmit or receive frequency plans
configured for low side LO. The HMC483MS8G(E)
are pin for pin compatible with the HMC485MS8G(E)
which are 1.7 - 2.2 GHz mixers with LO amplifiers.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25°C, LO = 0 dBm, IF = 70 MHz*, Vdd= 5V
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
Supply Current
10
6
Min.
Typ.
0.8 - 1.1
DC - 350
8.5
8.5
20
10
33
24
-4 to +4
50
10.5
10.5
6
6
Max.
Min.
Typ.
0.7 - 1.5
DC - 350
9
9
14
13
33
23
-4 to +4
50
12
12
Max.
Units
GHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter.
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HMC483MS8G
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483MS8GE
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HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with
INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 1.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
0
Isolation
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-10
10
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
-10
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
-20
-15
-30
-20
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
LO = -6 dBm
LO = -4 dBm
LO = -2 dBm
LO = 0 dBm
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-15
-15
LO
RF
-20
0.6
-20
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain
0
IF Bandwidth
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
-5
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
-10
LO = -6 dBm
LO = -4 dBm
LO = -2 dBm
LO = 0 dBm
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
-10
-15
-15
-20
0.6
-20
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
0
80
160
240
320
400
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 70 MHz.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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
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HMC483MS8G
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483MS8GE
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Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
40
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
40
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
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35
35
30
LO =-6dBm
LO =-4dBm
LO =-2dBm
LO = 0dBm
LO =+2dBm
LO =+4dBm
25
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
25
20
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
20
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
40
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
40
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
35
35
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
30
30
LO =-6dBm
LO =-4dBm
LO =-2dBm
LO = 0dBm
LO =+2dBm
LO =+4dBm
25
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
25
20
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
20
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
30
Upconverter IP3 vs. LO Drive
40
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
25
30
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
20
15
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
10
LO =-6dBm
LO =-4dBm
LO =-2dBm
LO = 0dBm
LO =+2dBm
LO =+4dBm
10
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.3
1.4
1.5
0
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC483MS8G
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483MS8GE
v01.0710
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with
INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 1.5 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
4
66
83
106
1
-9
0
71
95
105
2
24
30
50
103
103
3
3
15
61
89
108
4
16
28
61
95
108
LO Freq GHz
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1
21
15
12
9
6
3
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur at RF Port
2
23
23
26
22
22
21
3
24
18
23
33
42
25
4
25
43
39
32
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27
26
RF Freq = 0.87 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq = 0.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc Relative to the IF power level.
LO power = 0 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF/IF Input
LO Drive
Bias Supply (Vdd)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(Derate 8.95 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(Channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
IF DC Current
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+27 dBm
+10 dBm
+7 Vdc
150 °C
0.58 W
111.7 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
±40 mA
Class 1B
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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
HMC483MS8G
/
483MS8GE
v01.0710
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with
INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 1.5 GHz
Package Information
Part Number
HMC483MS8G
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H483
XXXX
H483
XXXX
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HMC483MS8GE
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
LO
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2
N/C
Not connected. This pin may be connected to RF/DC
ground without affecting performance.
This pin and the ground paddle must be
connected to RF ground.
3, 6, 7
GND
4
Vdd
Power supply for LO amplifier.
An external RF bypass capacitor is required.
5
IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring
operation to DC this port should be DC blocked externally
using a series capacitor. Choose value of capacitor to pass
IF frequency desired. For operation to DC, this pin must
not sink/source more than 40 mA of current or failure may
result.
8
RF
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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