HMC144LC4 v03.0414 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC144LC4 is ideal for: +23 dBm Input IP3 Point-to-Point Radios 35 dB LO/RF Isolation Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT IF Bandwidth: DC to 3 GHz Test Equipment & Sensors RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package Military End-Use Functional Diagram General Description The HMC144LC4 is a Double-Balanced MMIC Mixer in a leadless Pb free SMT package which can be used as an upconverter or downconverter from 6 to 20 GHz. Broadband operation and 30 to 40 dB isolations are provided by on-chip baluns, which require no external components or DC bias. MMIC mixers are more reliable replacements to hybrid diode mixers assuring consistent conversion loss and isolation performance over high volume production lots. The HMC144LC4 eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifications, T = +25 C A IF = 100 MHz LO = +20 dBm Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Frequency Range, RF & LO 6 - 12 12 - 20 GHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 3 DC - 3 GHz Conversion Loss 9.5 11.5 11 13 dB Noise Figure (SSB) 9.5 11.5 11 13 dB LO to RF Isolation 25 35 25 35 dB LO to IF Isolation 15 20 15 20 dB RF to IF Isolation 15 25 15 25 dB IP3 (Input) 23 23 dBm 1 dB Compression (Input) 12 15 12 15 dBm * Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz. Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other 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 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Phone: 781-329-4700 Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. 1 Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps hittite.com MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMTHMC144LC4 v03.0414 GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz Conversion Gain vs. Isolation LO = +20 dBm Temperature LO = +20 dBm 0 0 -10 +25C -5 +85C -40C -20 -10 -30 -40 -15 RF to IF -50 LO to RF LO to IF -20 -60 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Return Loss LO = +20 dBm 0 0 LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm RF -5 -5 LO = +17 dBm LO LO = +20 dBm -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance IF Bandwidth LO = +20 dBm Conversion Gain LO = +20 dBm 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -15 -10 -20 -15 IF CONVERSION GAIN -25 IF RETURN LOSS -30 -20 012345 6 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other 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 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Phone: 781-329-4700 Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. 2 Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps hittite.com RESPONSE (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) ISOLATION (dB) MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT