HMC175MS8
/
175MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC175MS8 / HMC175MS8E is ideal for:
• Mini-Base Stations
• Portable Wireless
• PCMCIA
Features
Ultra Small Package: MSOP8
Conversion Loss: 8 dB
LO / IF Isolation: 32 dB
LO / RF Isolation: 30 dB
Input IP3: +18 dBm
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MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC175MS8 & HMC175MS8E are miniature
double-balanced mixers in 8-lead plastic surface
mount Mini Small Outline Packages (MSOP). The
device can be used as an upconverter or downcon-
verter. The mixer provides exceptional isolation and
Intermodulation performance for applications in high
signal density environments. This device can also
be used as a biphase modulator or demodulator.
The MSOP8 is the smallest footprint available for a
complete double-balanced mixer (0.118” x 0.190” x
0.040”).
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, LO Drive = +13 dBm
Broadband
Parameter
Min.
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)
25
27
15
9
Typ.
1.7 - 4.5
DC - 1.0
8
8
30
32
20
12
11
11
35
28
15
9
Max.
Min.
Typ.
1.7 - 2.0
DC - 1.0
9
9
40
32
18
11
11
11
30
28
15
9
Max.
Min.
Typ.
2.2 - 2.6
DC - 1.0
8
8
35
32
18
11
10
10
Max.
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
PCS Band
ISM Band
Units
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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
HMC175MS8
/
175MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
0
Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm
0
-10
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
1.5
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
-10
-15
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
9
4
4.5
5
-20
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
2
2.5
3
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs LO Power
0
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
0
-5
-5
-10
+9 dBm
+10 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-10
-15
-15
-20
1.5
-20
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
0
P1dB vs
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
17
16
+25C
-40C
+85C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
15
-10
P1dB (dBm)
14
13
12
11
10
9
1.5
-15
LO
RF
IF
-20
-25
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
HMC175MS8
/
175MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
24
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
24
22
20
IP3 (dBm)
18
16
14
12
22
IP3 (dBm)
+25C
-40C
+85C
20
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+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
18
10
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
3.4
3.8
4.2
16
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
3.4
3.8
4.2
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
70
65
60
IP2 (dBm)
55
50
45
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
65
+25C
-40C
+85C
60
IP2 (dBm)
2.2
2.6
3
3.4
3.8
4.2
55
50
45
40
35
1.8
40
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
3.4
3.8
4.2
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
MxN Spurious Outputs
RF Frequency = 2.3 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Frequency = 2.4 GHz @ 13 dBm
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
4
74
78
>105
1
1
0
53
>105
>105
2
12
27
56
73
>105
3
12
39
60
72
>105
4
37
38
67
79
>105
Harmonics of LO
LO
Freq.
(GHz)
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
3.1
3.6
4.2
nLO Spur at RF Port
1
37
35
32
30
29
29
27
2
32
30
28
29
30
39
46
3
63
37
33
53
56
52
48
4
53
63
55
52
51
53
61
All values in dBc below IF power level.
LO = +13 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
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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
HMC175MS8
/
175MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF 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
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MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
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.
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Part Number
HMC175MS8
HMC175MS8E
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]
H175
XXXX
H175
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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HMC175MS8
/
175MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 1.7 - 4.5 GHz
Evaluation Circuit Board
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MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 103350
[1]
Item
J1 - J3
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
HMC175MS8 / HMC175MS8E Mixer
101650 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground
leads and exposed paddle should be connected
directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A
sufficient number of via holes should be used to con-
nect the top and bottom ground planes. The evalua-
tion circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon
request.
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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