HMC485MS8G / 485MS8GE
v03.0507
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.4 GHz
Typical Applications
High Dynamic Range Infrastructure: • GSM, GPRS & EDGE • CDMA & W-CDMA • Cable Modem Termination Systems
Features
+34 dBm Input IP3 Conversion Loss: 9 dB Low LO Drive: -2 to +4 dBm Single Positive Supply: 5V @ 45 mA Ultra Small MSOP Package: 14.8mm2 Included in the HMC-DK003 Designer’s Kit
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC485MS8G & HMC485MS8GE are high dynamic range passive MMIC mixers with integrated LO amplifier in plastic surface mount 8 lead Mini Small Outline Packages (MSOP) covering 1.7 to 2.4 GHz. Excellent input IP3 performance of +34 dBm for down conversion and +27 dBm for up conversion is provided for 2.5G & 3G GSM/CDMA based UMTS or PCS applications at an LO drive of 0 dBm. With an input 1 dB compression of +19 dBm, the RF port will accept a wide range of input signal levels. Conversion loss is 9.2 dB typical. The 50 to 300 MHz IF frequency response will satisfy many UMTS/ PCS transmit or receive frequency plans configured for low side LO. The HMC485MS8G(E) input IP3 performance coupled with its high P1dB rivals traditional active FET mixers while offering a much smaller 14.8mm2 standard IC footprint.
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25°C, LO = 0 dBm, IF = 200 MHz*, Vdd= 5V
Parameter Frequency Range, RF Frequency Range, LO Frequency Range, IF Conversion Loss Noise Figure (SSB) LO to RF Isolation LO to IF Isolation IP3 (Input) 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) LO Input Drive Level (Typical) Supply Current 27 16 Min. Typ. 1.7 - 1.8 1.4 - 1.75 50 - 300 9.8 9.8 12 7 31 19 -2 to +4 45 29 17 11 Max. Min. Typ. 1.8 - 2.0 1.5 - 1.95 50 - 300 9.2 9.2 8 10 34 20 -2 to +4 45 29 17 10.5 Max. Min. Typ. 2.0 - 2.2 1.7 - 2.15 50 - 300 9 9 5 13 33 21 -2 to +4 45 29 18.5 10 Max. Min. Typ. 2.2 - 2.4 1.9 - 2.35 50 - 300 9.5 9.5 5 12 32 21.5 -2 to +4 45 10.5 Max Units GHz GHz MHz dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm mA
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
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HMC485MS8G / 485MS8GE
v03.0507
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.4 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature @ LO = 0 dBm
0
Isolation @ LO = 0 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5 -5 ISOLATION (dB) -10
-10
-15
RF TO IF LO TO RF LO TO IF
+ 25C
-15
+ 85C - 40C
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2.3 2.4 2.5
-20
-20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25 1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss @ LO = 0 dBm
0
RF LO
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-8 RETURN LOSS (dB) -5
-16
-10
LO = -4 dBm LO = -2 dBm LO = 0 dBm LO = +2 dBm LO = +4 dBm
-24
-15
-32
-20 1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
-40 1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain @ LO = 0 dBm
0
IF Bandwidth @ LO = 0 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5 RESPONSE (dB)
-5
CONVERSION GAIN RETURN LOSS
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) 400 450 500
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC485MS8G / 485MS8GE
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HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.4 GHz
Input IP3 vs. Temperature @ LO= 0 dBm
40
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
40
35 INPUT IP3 (dBm) INPUT IP3 (dBm)
35
30
30
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25
+ 25C + 85C - 40C
25
LO = -2dBm LO = 0dBm LO = +2dBm LO = +4dBm
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
Input IP2 vs. Temperature @ LO= 0 dBm
45
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive @ IF= 200 MHz
45
40 INPUT IP2 (dBm) INPUT IP2 (dBm)
40
35
35
30
+ 25C - 40C + 85C
30
- 2 dBm 0 dBm + 2 dBm + 4 dBm
25
25
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
Input P1dB vs. Temperature @ LO= 0 dBm
25
Upconverter IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF= 200 MHz
40
- 2dBm 0dBm - 2dBm - 4dBm
23 INPUT P1dB (dBm) 35 21 INPUT IP3 (dBm)
+ 25C + 85C - 40C
30
19
25
17
15 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.4 2.5
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
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HMC485MS8G / 485MS8GE
v03.0507
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.4 GHz
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF= 70 MHz
40
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF= 120 MHz
40
35 INPUT IP3 (dBm) INPUT IP3 (dBm)
35
30
30
25
- 2 dBm 0 dBm + 2 dBm + 4 dBm
25
- 2 dBm 0 dBm + 2 dBm + 4 dBm
9
2.3 2.4 2.5
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF= 170 MHz
40
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF= 247 MHz
40
35 INPUT IP3 (dBm) INPUT IP3 (dBm)
35
30
30
25
- 2 dBm 0 dBm + 2 dBm + 4 dBm
25
- 2 dBm 0 dBm + 2 dbm + 4 dBm
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF= 297 MHz
40
35 INPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
25
- 2dBm 0 dBm + 2dBm + 4dBm
20 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.3 2.4 2.5
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC485MS8G / 485MS8GE
v03.0507
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.4 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO mRF 0 1 2 0 xx 4 54 75 78 1 -1. 0 69 82 82 2 19 30 39 83 83 3 15 25 56 74 83 4 15 44 55 72 82
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur at RF Port LO Freq GHz 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 1 19 17 14 10 8 6 2 15 15 14 15 20 20 3 35 33 29 25 22 22 4 24 24 23 24 23 24
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3 4
RF Freq = 1.9 GHz @ 0 dBm LO Freq = 1.7 GHz @ 0 dBm All values in dBc Relative to the IF power level.
LO power = 0 dBm All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
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HMC485MS8G / 485MS8GE
v03.0507
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.4 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF/IF Input LO Drive Bias Supply (Vdd) Channel Temperature Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C) (Derate 13.2 mW/°C above 85°C) Storage Temperature Operating Temperature IF DC Current ESD Sensitivity (HBM) +27 dBm +10 dBm +7 Vdc 150 °C 0.85 W -65 to +150 °C -40 to +85 °C ±40 mA Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE. 4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE. 5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Part Number HMC485MS8G HMC485MS8GE Package Body Material Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Lead Finish Sn/Pb Solder 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL1 MSL1
[1]
Package Marking [3] H485 XXXX H485 XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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HMC485MS8G / 485MS8GE
v03.0507
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.4 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1
LO
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
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N/C
Not connected.
3, 6, 7
GND
This pin must be connected to RF ground.
4
Vdd
Power supply for LO amplifier. An external RF bypass capacitor is required.
5
IF Port
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring operation to DC this port should be DC blocked externally using a series capacitor. Choose value of capacitor to pass IF frequency desired. For operation to DC, this pin must not sink/source more than 40 mA of current or failure may result.
8
RF Port
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
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HMC485MS8G / 485MS8GE
v03.0507
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC MIXER with INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.4 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 105188 [1]
Item J1 - J3 J4 - J5 C1 U1 PCB [2] Description PCB Mount SMA RF Connector DC Pin 10,000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. HMC485MS8G / HMC485MS8GE Mixer 104813 Evaluation Board, 1.0” x 1.0”
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com