HMC869LC5
v01.0614
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
12 - 16 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC869LC5 is ideal for:
Features
Conversion Gain: 14 dB
Image Rejection: 32 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB
Noise Figure: 2.8 dB
Input IP3: -1 dBm
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Ceramic Package: 25mm²
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
• Satellite Communications
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC869LC5 is a GaAs MCM I/Q downconverter
in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. This
device provides a small signal conversion gain of
14 dB with a noise figure of 2.8 dB and 32 dB of image
rejection. The HMC869LC5 utilizes an LNA followed
by an image reject mixer which is driven by an LO buf-
fer amplifier. The image reject mixer eliminates the
need for a filter following the LNA, and removes ther-
mal noise at the image frequency. I and Q mixer out-
puts are provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed
to select the required sideband. The HMC869LC5 is
a much smaller alternative to hybrid style image reject
mixer downconverter assemblies, and it eliminates
the need for wire bonding by allowing the use of
surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 °C,
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Gain (As IRM)
Noise Figure
Image Rejection
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
Amplitude Balance
Phase Balance
Supply Current (ID1 + ID2)
Supply Current (ID3)
*Data taken as IRM with external 90° IF Hybrid
IF = 100 MHz, LO = +2 dBm, VD3 = 5V, VD1, VD2 = 3V*
Min.
Typ.
12 - 16
8.5 - 19.5
DC - 3.5
10
14
2.8
15
32
-10
30
20
45
32
-1
0
±10
60
100
88
120
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
dB
Deg
mA
mA
1
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HMC869LC5
v01.0614
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
12 - 16 GHz
Data Taken As IRM With External 90° IF Hybrid
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
20
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
15
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
40
+25C
+85C
-40C
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
30
5
20
0
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
20
Return Loss
0
LO
RF
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
15
-5
-10
10
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
-15
5
-20
0
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
2
0
P1dB (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
-2
-4
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+25C
+85C
-40C
-6
-8
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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2
50
HMC869LC5
v01.0614
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
12 - 16 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
Isolations
IF Bandwidth*
30
RF/IF1
RF/IF2
LO/IF2
LO/IF1
20
RESPONSE (dB)
10
0
-10
-20
LO/RF
-60
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
10
0
ISOLATION (dB)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
5
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
20
15
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
3
1
-1
-3
-5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive,
LO Frequency = 12 GHz
6
5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
4
3
2
1
0
0.5
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive,
IF Frequency = 100 MHz
6
5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
4
3
2
1
0
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid, LO frequency fixed at 12 GHz and RF varied
3
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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HMC869LC5
v01.0614
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
12 - 16 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
22
74
99
xx
1
43
xx
67
97
104
2
40
42
xx
73
120
3
54
56
74
xx
102
4
xx
77
98
90
xx
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF
LO Drive
VD1, VD2
VD3
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)
(derate 9.56 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(channel to package bottom)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+5 dBm
4.0V
5.5V
150 °C
0.65 W
71 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
RF = 13.6 GHz @ -20 dBm
LO = 13.5 GHz @ +2 dBm
Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
4
+20 dBm
HMC869LC5
v01.0614
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
12 - 16 GHz
Outline Drawing
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30 - 80 MICROINCHES
GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKLE
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5.
PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND
Package Information
Part Number
HMC869LC5
Package Body Material
Alumina, White
Lead Finish
Gold over Nickel
MSL Rating
MSL3
[1]
Package Marking
[2]
H869
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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