HMC528LC4

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GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

11 - 16 GHz

Typical Applications Features

The HMC528LC4 is ideal for: Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

• Point-to-Point Radios Image Rejection: 35 dB

• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB
• Test Equipment & Sensors High Input IP3: +26 dBm
• Military End-Use 24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm²

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC528LC4 is a compact general purpose
I/Q MMIC mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT
package, which can be used as either an Image
Reject Mixer or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The
mixer utilizes two standard Hittite double balanced
mixer cells and a 90 degree hybrid fabricated in a
GaAs MESFET process. A low frequency quadrature
hybrid was used to produce a 100 MHz USB IF output.
This product is a much smaller alternative to hybrid
style Image Reject Mixers and Single Sideband
Upconverter assemblies. The HMC528LC4 eliminates
the need for wire bonding allowing use of surface
mount manufacturing techniques.

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +19 dBm*

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF/LO 11 - 16 12.7 - 15.4 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 3.5 DC - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Loss (As IRM) 9 12 8 10.5 dB
Image Rejection 15 25 17 35 dB
1 dB Compression (Input) +21 +21 dBm
LO to RF Isolation 40 45 40 45 dB
LO to IF Isolation 18 22 18 22 dB
IP3 (Input) +25 +27 dBm
Amplitude Balance 0.5 0.4 dB
Phase Balance 8 5 Deg
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.

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Data taken as IRM with External IF Hybrid

Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Image Rejection vs. Temperature
0 60

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50
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

IMAGE REJECTION (dB)

-5
40

-10 30

20
+25C
-15 +85C
-40C +25 C
10 +85 C
-40 C

-20 0
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Return Loss

0 0

RF
LO
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

-5 -5
RETURN LOSS (dB)

-10 -10

+17dBm
-15 +19dBm -15
+21dBm

-20 -20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Input P1dB vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive

26 35

24
30
22
25
20
P1dB (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

18 +25C
20
+85C
16 -55C
15
LO = +17 dBm
14 LO = +19 dBm
LO = +21 dBm
10
12

10 5
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

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For price, delivery and to place orders: For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford,
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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone:
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Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid

Isolations IF Bandwidth*
-10 0
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-20
LOF/IF2 -5
ISOLATION (dB)

RESPONSE (dB)
-30
LO/IF1
-10
RF/IF1
-40

-15
-50
LO/RF RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
RF/IF2
-60 -20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive Phase Balance vs. LO Drive

8 15

6 LO = +17 dBm
LO = +17 dBm 10 LO = +19 dBm
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)

LO = +19 dBm
LO = +21 dBm
4 LO = +21 dBm
5
2

0 0

-2
-5
-4
-10
-6

-8 -15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Upconverter Performance Conversion Upconverter Performance Sideband

Gain vs. LO Drive* Rejection vs. LO Drive*
0 0

LO = +17 dBm
-10
SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc)

LO = +19 dBm
LO = +21 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

-5
-20

-10 -30

-40
LO = +17 dBm
-15 LO = +19 dBm
LO = +21 dBm
-50

-20 -60
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid

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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700
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Harmonics of LO MxN Spurious Outputs

nLO Spur at RF Port nLO
LO Freq. (GHz)
1 2 3 4 mRF 0 1 2 3 4

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10.5 43 49 58 79 0 xx -12 7 14 xx
11.5 49 47 61 61 1 24 0 51 59 70
12.5 50 51 63 53 2 79 73 74 79 91
13.5 49 52 67 xx 3 87 102 99 86 97
14.5 50 48 69 xx 4 xx 84 102 97 105
15.5 49 54 71 xx RF = 13.6 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = +19 dBm LO = 13.5 GHz @ +19 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port. Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level

Absolute Maximum Ratings

RF / IF Input +20 dBm
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
LO Drive +27 dBm

Channel Temperature 150°C

Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)

448 mW
(derate 6.9 mW/°C above 85°C)

Thermal Resistance (RTH)

145 °C/W
(junction to die bottom)

Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C

Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C

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For price, delivery and to place orders: For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford,
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infringements Corporation,
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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone:
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Outline Drawing
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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 Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
[1] H528
HMC528LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700
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11 - 16 GHz

Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

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1, 2, 6 - 8,
No connection required. These pins may be connected
10, 13, 17 N/C
to RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
- 24

3, 5, 12, These pins and package bottom must be connected

GND
14, 16 to RF/DC ground.

This pin is AC coupled and matched to

4 RF
50 Ohms from 11 to 16 GHz.

This pin is DC coupled. For applications

9 IF1 not requiring operation to DC, this port should be
DC blocked externally using a series capacitor whose
value has been chosen to pass the necessary IF
frequency range. For operation to DC, this pin must not
11 IF2 source/sink more than 3mA of current or part non-function
and possible part failure will result.

This pin is AC coupled and matched to

15 LO
50 Ohms from 11 to 16 GHz.

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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone:
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Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109998 [1]

Item Description The circuit board used in the application should use
J1, J2 PCB Mount K RF Connector, SRI RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
J3 - J4 PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground
U1 HMC528LC4 leads and exposed paddle should be connected
PCB [2] 109996 Evaluation Board directly to the ground plane similar to that shown.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
A sufficient number of via holes should be used to
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
connect the top and bottom ground planes. The
evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hit-
tite upon request.

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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700
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GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

11 - 16 GHz

MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no

For price, delivery and to place orders: For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford,
orders: Analog MA
Devices, Inc.,
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite Microwave
infringements Corporation,
of patents or other Elizabeth Drive, 01824
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone:
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Order781-329-4700
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