HMC420QS16 / 420QS16E
v03.0810
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC420QS16 / HMC420QS16E is ideal for:
+15 dBm Input IP3
• GSM & CDMA Infrastructure
Integrated IF & LO Amps: 0 dBm LO
• GPRS & EDGE Infrastructure
Conversion Gain: 12.5 dB
• Wireless Data/CDPD
Noise Figure: 13 dB
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Single Positive Supply: +5V, 52 mA
Functional Diagram
General Description
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The HMC420QS16 & HMC420QS16E are linear
downconverter receiver ICs suitable for cellular
infrastructure applications from 0.7 - 1.0 GHz. An
integrated mixer coupled with a high dynamic range
IF amplifier achieves an input intercept point (OIP3) of
+15 dBm, and an input P1dB of +1 dBm. The converter
provides a gain of 12.5 dB and 13 dB typical single
side band noise. The IC operates from positive +5V
rails consuming 52 mA of current while requiring only 0
dBm LO drive. The design requires no external baluns,
and minimal off chip components. The HMC420QS16
& HMC420QS16E have the same package footprint
as the HMC380QS16G & HMC421QS16 1.4 - 2.3 GHz
downconverter ICs.
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Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, LO = 0 dBm, IF = 120 MHz, Vdd = 5V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF *
Conversion Gain
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Noise Figure (SSB)
Typ.
Max.
0.7 - 1.0
GHz
50 - 250
MHz
12.5
dB
13
dB
LO to RF Isolation
15
25
dB
LO to IF Isolation
23
30 - 42
dB
RF to IF Isolation
33
40 - 55
dB
IP3 (Input)
12
15
dBm
1 dB Compression (Input)
-2
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
Supply Current (Idd for IF + LO) (IF bias resistor= 6.8 ohms)
+1
dBm
-2 to +4
dBm
52
mA
* IF matching must be tuned for optimal results. See application circuit herein.
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HMC420QS16 / 420QS16E
v03.0810
CELLULAR RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.7 - 1.0 GHz
Isolation @ LO = 0 dBm
-10
16
12
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
4
-20
-30
-40
TE
8
-50
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
-60
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
-70
0.6
1.1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
LO = +6 dBm
1.1
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
RF
LO
-5
B
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
0.6
1
0
LO = -4 dBm
LO = -2 dBm
LO = 0 dBm
16
4
0.9
Return Loss @ LO = 0 dBm
20
8
0.8
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Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
12
0.7
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
0
0.6
9
0
ISOLATION (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
20
1.1
-10
-15
-20
-25
0.6
0.7
0.8
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.9
1
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MIXERS - DOWNCONVERTERS - SMT
Conversion Gain
vs. Temperature @ LO = 0 dBm
20
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
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Conversion Gain vs. Vdd @ LO = 0 dBm
16
12
8
+4.5V
+5.0V
+5.5V
4
0
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = 0 dBm
Input P1dB vs. Vdd @ LO = 0 dBm
10
10
8
6
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
4
0
-2
-4
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
0.7
0.9
1
1.1
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Input and Output IP3 vs. LO Drive*
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40
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
20
10
0
0.6
1.1
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Input and Output
IP3 vs. Vdd @ LO = 0 dBm*
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. Temperature @ LO = 0 dBm*
50
40
OUTPUT, LO = -2 dBm
OUTPUT, LO = 0 dBm
OUTPUT, LO = +2 dBm
INPUT, LO = -2 dBm
INPUT, LO = 0 dBm
INPUT, LO = +2 dBm
30
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
70
OUTPUT, Vdd = +4.5V
OUTPUT, Vdd = +5.0V
OUTPUT, Vdd = +5.5V
INPUT, Vdd = +4.5V
INPUT, Vdd = +5.0V
INPUT, Vdd = +5.5V
65
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
60
30
IP2 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
0.8
50
OUTPUT, +25 C
OUTPUT, -40 C
OUTPUT, +85 C
INPUT, +25 C
INPUT, -40 C
INPUT, +85 C
40
0
0.6
0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
50
10
2
-4
0.6
1.1
Input and Output
IP3 vs. Temperature @ LO = 0 dBm*
20
4
-2
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
+4.5V
+5.0V
+5.5V
6
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2
IP3 (dBm)
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
8
IP3 (dBm)
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CELLULAR RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.7 - 1.0 GHz
20
55
50
10
0
0.6
45
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Two-tone input power= -5 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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HMC420QS16 / 420QS16E
v03.0810
CELLULAR RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.7 - 1.0 GHz
Noise Figure
Swept IF, Fixed LO = 800 MHz
20
13
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
16
12
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.9
1
5
0.05
1
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
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0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
IF Bandwidth
@ LO = 0 dBm, IF= 120 MHz*
70 MHz
100 MHz
150 MHz
15
0.15
170 MHz
190 MHz
250 MHz
10
5
0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.2
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nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz)
1
0.55
21
0.65
18
-5
0.75
22
15
-10
0.85
27
-15
0.95
28
-20
1.05
27
31
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
0
0.3
Harmonics of LO
10
5
0.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
-25
-30
0.1
0.13
IF Bandwidth
@ Various Tuned IF Frequencies*
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RESPONSE (dB)
0.11
20
-5
-25
0.6
0.09
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0
-20
0.07
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Return Loss
@ Various Tuned IF Frequencies*
-15
9
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
11
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14
IF CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
18
10
0.7
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature,
Swept LO, Fixed IF= 120 MHz
2
3
4
14
50
45
12
48
43
42
38
20
40
46
26
44
57
54
66
LO = 0 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
0.1
0.2
0.2
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Refer to HMC420QS16 Application Circuit herein for IF port tuning information.
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HMC420QS16 / 420QS16E
v03.0810
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
Absolute Maximum Ratings
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
RF / IF Input (Vdd= +5V)
+13 dBm
4
LO Drive (Vdd= +5V)
+15 dBm
xx
41
89
66
75
Vdd (LO or IF)
+7 Vdc
62
0
64
>113
103
Channel Temperature
150°C
2
>113
102
51
82
>113
0.41 W
3
>113
>113
>113
71
>113
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 6.34 mW/°C above 85°C)
4
>113
>113
>113
>113
>113
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
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0
1
Operating Temperature
RF Freq.= 0.92 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq.= 0.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
-40 to +85 deg °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc)
Idd (mA)
4.5
51
5.0
52
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
5.5
53
Note: Mixer will operate over full voltage range shown above.
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Outline Drawing
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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 MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
MSL Rating
HMC420QS16
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Sn/Pb Solder
MSL1
[1]
HMC420QS16E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL1
[2]
Package Marking [3]
HMC420
XXXX
HMC420
XXXX
[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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HMC420QS16 / 420QS16E
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CELLULAR RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.7 - 1.0 GHz
Function
Description
1, 7, 9,
14, 16
N/C
Not Connected
2
LO
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm
from 0.7 - 1.0 GHz. An external series inductor
(6.8 nH) is required.
3, 4, 11,
12, 13
GND
Pin must connect to RF ground.
5
Vdd LO
Power supply for the LO amplifier. One external RF
bypass capacitor (10,000 pF) is required.
8
15
LE
Bias voltage for IF amplifier. One external RF bypass
capacitor (10,000 pF) is required.
IF Bias
DC bias setting for IF amplifier.
IF
Output of IF and bias port for amplifier. A pull up
inductor (L1), output matching network (C5, C6, L2),
and 10,000 pF bypass capacitor (C4) are required.
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Vdd IF
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Interface Schematic
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Pin Number
RF
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Pin Descriptions
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm
from 0.7 - 1.0 GHz.
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Evaluation PCB
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CELLULAR RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.7 - 1.0 GHz
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 105361 [1]
Item
J1 - J3
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
DC Pins
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J4 - J6
Description
C1
1000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C2, C3, C4
0.01µF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5
33 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C6 [3]
12 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
L1
330 nH Chip Inductor, 0805 Pkg.
L2 [3]
150 nH Chip Inductor, 0805
L3
6.8 nH Inductor, 0805 Pkg.
R1
6.8 Ohm Resistor, 0603
U1
HMC420QS16 / HMC420QS16E Mixer
PCB [2]
105897 Evaluation Board, 1.100” x 1.100”
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 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.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
[3] For 120 MHz IF. See Application Circuit for alternate IF
frequency tuning.
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HMC420QS16 / 420QS16E
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CELLULAR RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.7 - 1.0 GHz
Application Circuit
Note: Pin 5 and Pin 6 may be connected to a common Vdd Supply.
Selection of L2 & C6
For Various Tuned IF Frequencies
IF
L2*
C6*
120 MHz
150 nH
12 pF
70 MHz
180 nH
39 pF
100 MHz
180 nH
18 pF
150 MHz
120 nH
9 pF
170 MHz
120 nH
7 pF
190 MHz
100 nH
6 pF
250 MHz
82 nH
4 pF
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