HMC264LM3
v01.1201
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONIC
SMT MIXER, 20 - 30 GHz
Features
Integrated LO Amplifier: -4 dBm Input
Sub-Harmonically Pumped (x2) LO
High 2LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
LM3 SMT Package
Typical Applications
The HMC264LM3 is ideal for:
• 20 and 30 GHz Microwave Radios
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• Up and Down Converter for
Point-to-Point Radios
• LMDS and SATCOM
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC264LM3 is a 20 - 30 GHz surface mount
sub-harmonically pumped (x2) MMIC mixer with an
integrated LO amplifier in a SMT leadless chip car-
rier package. The 2LO to RF isolation is an excel-
lent 25 to 35 dB, eliminating the need for additional
filtering. The LO amplifier is a single bias (+3V to +4V)
two stage design with only -4 dBm drive requirement.
All data is with the non-hermetic, epoxy sealed LM3
packaged device mounted in a 50 ohm test fixture.
Utilizing the HMC264LM3 eliminates the need for
wirebonding, thereby providing a consistent connec-
tion interface for the customer.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, As a Function of LO Drive & Vdd
Parameter
IF = 1 GHz
LO = -4 dBm & Vdd = +4V
Min.
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
2LO to RF Isolation
2LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
Supply Current (Idd)
20
30
5
-2
Typ.
20 - 30
10 - 15
DC - 4
9
9
35
40
12
+4
28
12
12
16
26
4
-1
Max.
IF = 1 GHz
LO = -4 dBm & Vdd = +3V
Min.
Typ.
21 - 30
10.5 - 15
DC - 4
9
9
30
38
10
+2
25
12
12
Max.
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
Units
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
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HMC264LM3
v01.1201
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONIC
SMT MIXER, 20 - 30 GHz
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd= +3V
0
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd= +4V
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-10
8
+25C
-40C
+85C
-15
+25C
-40C
+85C
-15
-20
-20
-25
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain
vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +4V
0
Conversion Gain
vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +3V
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-15
-8 dBm
-6 dBm
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
-15
-8 dBm
-6 dBm
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
-20
-20
-25
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Isolation @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V
10
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
2LO/IF
2LO/RF
LO/IF
LO/RF
RF/IF
Isolation @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +3V
10
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO/RF
RF/IF
LO/IF
2LO/RF
2LO/IF
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
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HMC264LM3
v01.1201
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONIC
SMT MIXER, 20 - 30 GHz
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +4V *
30
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
-2 dBm
-4 dBm
-6 dBm
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +3V *
30
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
15
10
5
0
-5
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20
15
10
5
0
-5
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6 dBm
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +4V *
70
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +3V *
80
70
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-6 dBm
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
50
40
30
20
10
0
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6 dBm
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V
7
6
5
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +3V
7
6
5
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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HMC264LM3
v01.1201
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONIC
SMT MIXER, 20 - 30 GHz
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain, LO = -4 dBm Vdd = +4V
0
IF Bandwidth @ LO = -4 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-10
8
Vdd = +3V
Vdd = +4V
-15
-15
-20
Vdd = +3V
Vdd = +4V
-20
-25
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF & LO Return Loss
@ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V
0
IF Return Loss
@ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
RF
LO
-20
-25
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
MxN Spurious Outputs
@ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V
nLO
mRF
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
78.8
49.0
81.3
48.1
34.8
61.8
26.1
32.6
14.1
X
-26.9
33.8
12.3
±5
±4
±3
±2
±1
0
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input (Vdd = +5V)
LO Drive (Vdd = +5V)
Vdd
Continuous Pdiss (Ta = 85 °C)
(derate 2.52 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+13 dBm
+13 dBm
5.5V
227 mW
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
RF = 30 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 13.5 GHz @ -4 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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HMC264LM3
v01.1201
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONIC
SMT MIXER, 20 - 30 GHz
Outline Drawing
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NOTES:
1. MATERIAL: PLASTIC
2. PLATING: GOLD OVER NICKEL
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. ALL TOLERANCES ARE ± 0.005 [± 0.13].
5. ALL GROUNDS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
6.
•
INDICATES PIN 1
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1, 2
Function
N/C
Description
This pin may be connected to the housing
ground or left unconnected.
Power supply for the LO Amplifier. An external RF bypass capacitor
of 100 - 330 pF is required as close to the package as possible.
This pin is AC coupled an matched to
50 Ohm from 20 - 30 GHz.
Interface Schematic
3
Vdd
4
RF
5
IF
This pin is DC coupled and should be DC blocked externally using
a series capacitor whose value has been chosen to pass the neces-
sary IF frequency range. Any applied DC voltage to this pin will
result in die non-function and possible die failure.
6
LO
This pin is AC coupled and matched to
50 Ohm from 10 - 15 GHz.
7
GND
Must be soldered to PCB RF ground.
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