HMC208AMS8 / 208AMS8E
v00.0411
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.7 - 2.0 GHz
9
MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
Typical Applications
The HMC208AMS8 / HMC208AMS8E is ideal for:
• Base Stations
• PCMCIA Transceivers
• Cable Modems
• Portable Wireless
Features
Ultra Small Package: MSOP8
Conversion Loss: 9 dB
LO / RF Isolation: 24 dB
Input IP3: +17 dBm
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC208AMS8 & HMC208AMS8E are ultra min-
iature double-balanced mixers in 8 lead plastic surface
mount packages (MSOP). This passive MMIC mixer
is constructed of GaAs Schottky diodes and novel
planar transformer baluns on the chip. The device can
be used as an upconverter, downconverter, biphase
(de)modulator, or phase comparator. The consistent
MMIC performance will improve system operation and
assure regulatory compliance.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, As a Function of LO Drive
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
20
13
10
13
7
LO = +13 dBm
IF = 70 MHz
Typ.
0.7 - 2.0
DC - 0.5
9
9
24
17
14
17
10
10.5
10.5
32
22
17
12
5
Max.
Min.
LO = +10 dBm
IF = 70 MHz
Typ.
0.8 - 1.2
DC - 0.5
8.5
8.5
40
30
22
16
8
10.5
10.5
Max.
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Units
0-1
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
HMC208AMS8 / 208AMS8E
v00.0411
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.7 - 2.0 GHz
Conversion Loss vs
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
0
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm
0
-10
9
MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
0-2
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
0.5
RF/IF
LO/IF
LO/RF
-10
-15
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-20
0.5
1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.5
1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.5
Conversion Loss vs. LO Drive
0
+7 dBm
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
0
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
RF
IF
LO
-15
-20
-20
0.5
-25
1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
0
P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
14
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
-5
P1dB (dBm)
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
13
-10
12
-15
11
-20
10
-25
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
9
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
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
HMC208AMS8 / 208AMS8E
v00.0411
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.7 - 2.0 GHz
9
MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
30
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
25
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
25
23
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
20
21
15
19
10
17
5
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
15
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
70
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
70
60
60
IP2 (dBm)
40
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
IP2 (dBm)
50
50
40
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
30
30
20
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
20
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
0-3
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
HMC208AMS8 / 208AMS8E
v00.0411
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.7 - 2.0 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
12
73
68
>95
1
2
0
64
>95
>95
2
28
43
69
87
>95
3
16
45
61
63
>95
4
51
29
78
92
>95
Harmonics of LO
LO Freq.
(GHz)
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
1.7
nLO Spur at RF Port
1
49
44
38
37
32
29
2
47
50
50
52
80
58
3
41
39
50
47
58
63
4
73
68
97
85
90
99
9
MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
0-4
RF = 0.9 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 0.97 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF
LO = +13 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / Input
LO Drive
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+13 dBm
+27 dBm
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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
HMC208AMS8 / 208AMS8E
v00.0411
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.7 - 2.0 GHz
9
MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15 mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25 mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC208AMS8
HMC208AMS8E
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]
H208A
XXXX
H208A
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
0-5
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