5.5 GHz to 14 GHz, GaAs MMIC Fundamental Mixer Data Sheet HMC558A FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Conversion loss: 7.5 dB typical at 5.5 GHz to 10 GHz HMC558A Local oscillator (LO) to radio frequency (RF) isolation: 45 dB LO RF typical at 5.5 GHz to 10 GHz LO to intermediate frequency (IF) isolation: 45 dB typical at 10 GHz to 14 GHz IF Input third-order intercept (IIP3): 21 dBm typical at 10 GHz Figure 1. to 14 GHz Input P1dB: 11.5 dBm typical at 10 GHz to 14 GHz Input second-order intercept (IIP2): 55 dBm typical at 10 GHz to 14 GHz Passive double-balanced topology Wide IF bandwidth: dc to 6 GHz 12-lead ceramic leadless chip carrier package APPLICATIONS Point to point microwave radios Point to multipoint radios Military end use Instrumentation, automatic test equipment (ATE), and sensors GENERAL DESCRIPTION The HMC558A is a general-purpose, double-balanced mixer in a The HMC558A provides excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation leadless RoHS compliant SMT package that can be used as an due to optimized balun structures, and operates with LO drive upconverter or downconverter between 5.5 GHz and 14 GHz. levels as low as 9 dBm. The RoHS compliant HMC558A eliminates This mixer is fabricated in a gallium arsenide (GaAs) metal semi- the need for wire bonding, and is compatible with high volume conductor field effect transistor (MESFET) process, and requires surface-mount manufacturing techniques. no external components or matching circuitry. Rev. C Document Feedback Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no 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, U.S.A. rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Tel: 781.329.4700 20162018 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Technical Support www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 15000-001HMC558A Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Downconverter Performance ......................................................6 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Upconverter Performance ............................................................9 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Return Loss and Isolation Performance .................................. 10 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Spurious Performance ............................................................... 12 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 13 Specifications ..................................................................................... 3 Applications Information .............................................................. 14 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 4 Typical Application Circuit ....................................................... 14 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 4 Evaluation Board Information.................................................. 14 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 4 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 15 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 5 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 15 Interface Schematics..................................................................... 5 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 6 REVISION HISTORY 7/2018Rev. B to Rev. C 6/2017Rev. 0 to Rev. A Changes to Spurious Performance Section ................................. 12 Changes E-12-1 to E-12-4 ............................................ Throughout Added IF Spurious Performance Table ........................................ 12 Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 15 Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 15 12/2017Rev. A to Rev. B Changes to Figure 16 ........................................................................ 7 11/2016Revision 0: Initial Version Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 15 Rev. C Page 2 of 15