HMC421QS16
/
421QS16E
v04.0810
PCS/UMTS HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 1.4 - 2.3 GHz
Features
Input IP3: +19 dBm
Integrated IF & LO Amps: +10 dBm LO
Conversion Gain: 9 dB
Noise Figure: 9 dB
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 60 mA
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Typical Applications
The HMC421QS16 / HMC421QS16E is ideal for:
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE Infrastructure
• CDMA, WCDMA Infrastructure
• PHS & PDC Infrastructure
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC421QS16 & HMC421QS16E are high
linearity down-converter receiver ICs suitable for
PCS/UMTS infrastructure applications. The receiver
IC is designed to support UMTS applications where
a high third order intercept point (OIP3) is required.
A passive mixer coupled with a high dynamic range
IF amplifier achieves an Input IP3 of +19 dBm. The
converter provides a gain of 8 dB and 9 dB typical
single side band noise. The IC operates from positive
+5V rails and consumes 60 mA of current. The design
requires no external Baluns. The mixer supports IF
frequencies between 50 MHz and 300 MHz.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 °C, LO = +10 dBm, Vdd = 5V
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF*
Conversion Gain
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
Supply Current (Idd for LO & IF)
(IF bias resistor= 6.8 Ohms)
23
35
35
15
3
6
IF= 100 MHz
Min.
Typ.
1.4 - 1.6
1.3 - 1.55
50 - 100
9
11
29
42
42
18
6
+8 to +12
84
105
28
42
42
17
4
7
Max.
Min.
IF= 250 MHz
Typ.
1.7 - 2.0
1.4 - 1.95
50 - 300
9
9
33
52
52
19
6.5
+8 to +12
84
105
26
50
50
17
4
5
Max.
Min.
IF= 250 MHz
Typ.
2.0 - 2.3
1.7 - 2.25
50 - 300
8
9.5
32
60
60
20
7
+8 to +12
84
105
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
* If matching must be tuned for optimal results, see application circuit herein.
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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
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC421QS16
/
421QS16E
v04.0810
PCS/UMTS HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 1.4 - 2.3 GHz
Isolation @ LO = +10 dBm
0
-15
ISOLATION (dB)
-30
-45
-60
-75
-90
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
Conversion Gain
vs. Temperature @ LO = +10 dBm
14
12
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
10
8
6
4
2
0
1
1.5
2
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
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1
1.5
2
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
14
12
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
Return Loss @ LO = +10 dBm
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
RF
LO
10
8
6
4
2
0
1
1.5
2
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO = +4 dBm
LO = +6 dBm
LO = +8 dBm
LO = +10 dBm
LO = +12 dBm
LO = +13 dBm
1
1.5
2
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain
vs. Vdd @ LO = +10 dBm
14
12
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +10 dBm
14
10
RESPONSE (dB)
6
2
-2
-6
-10
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
10
8
6
4
2
0
1
1.5
2
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+4.5V
+5.0V
+5.5V
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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
HMC421QS16
/
421QS16E
v04.0810
PCS/UMTS HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 1.4 - 2.3 GHz
Input P1dB vs. Vdd @ LO = +10 dBm
10
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Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +10 dBm
10
8
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
8
6
6
4
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
4
+4.5V
+5.0V
+5.5V
2
2
0
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
0
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input and Output IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +10 dBm*
40
OIP3
Input and Output IP3 vs. LO Drive*
40
OIP3
30
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
IIP3
30
IIP3
20
OUTPUT, +25C
OUTPUT, -40C
OUTPUT, +85C
INPUT, +25C
INPUT, -40C
INPUT, +85C
20
OUTPUT, LO = +8dBm
OUTPUT, LO = +10dBm
OUTPUT, LO = +12dBm
INPUT, LO = +8dBm
INPUT, LO = +10dBm
INPUT, LO = +12dBm
10
10
0
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
0
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input and Output IP3
vs. Vdd @ LO = +10 dBm*
40
OIP3
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +10 dBm*
80
30
IP3 (dBm)
IP2 (dBm)
IIP3
75
+ 25 C
-40 C
+ 85 C
20
OUTPUT, Vdd = +4.5V
OUTPUT, Vdd = +5.0V
OUTPUT, Vdd = 5.5V
INPUT, Vdd = +4.5v
INPUT, Vdd = +5.0V
INPUT, Vdd = 5.5V
70
10
65
0
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
60
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Two-tone input power= -5 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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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
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC421QS16
/
421QS16E
v04.0810
PCS/UMTS HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 1.4 - 2.3 GHz
Noise Figure
Swept IF, Fixed LO = 2 GHz
15
Noise Figure vs. Temperature,
Swept LO, Fixed IF = 250 MHz
15
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
13
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
13
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
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11
11
9
9
7
7
5
1.4
5
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
0
0.1
0.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.3
0.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
XX
65
>108
>108
>108
1
42
0
103
>108
>108
2
55
66
50
>108
>108
3
47
80
99
80
>108
4
52
89
106
>108
>108
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz)
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
1
27
30
32
33
33
28
2
16
19
19
19
20
20
3
33
33
29
30
34
34
4
33
42
35
49
45
42
RF = 2.05 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 1.8 GHz @ +10 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
LO = +10 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level @ RF port.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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
HMC421QS16
/
421QS16E
v04.0810
PCS/UMTS HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 1.4 - 2.3 GHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (LO + IF) (Vdc)
4.5
5.0
5.5
(Idd) mA
61
62
63
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input (Vdd= +5V)
LO Drive (Vdd= +5V)
Vdd (LO or IF)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(Derate 6.34 mW/°C above 85 C)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+7 Vdc
150°C
0.41 W
-65 to +150°C
-40 to +85°C
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 MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC421QS16
HMC421QS16E
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]
HMC421
XXXX
HMC421
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com