HMC129LC4
v03.0414
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 4 - 8 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC129LC4 is ideal for:
Conversion Loss: 7 dB
• Microwave & VSAT Radios
LO to RF and IF Isolation: 40 dB
• Test Equipment
Input IP3: +17 dBm
• Military EW, ECM, C I
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
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The HMC129LC4 is a general purpose doublebalanced MMIC mixer housed in a leadless “PB
Free” RoHS-Compliant SMT package which can
be used as an upconverter or downconverter in the
4 to 8 GHz band. The HMC129LC4 is ideally suited
for applications where small size, no DC bias, and
consistent IC performance are required. This mixer
can operate over a wide LO drive input of +9 to +15
dBm. It performs equally well as a Bi-Phase modulator
or demodulator. The HMC129LC4 eliminates the
need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, LO Drive = +15 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO
4.0 - 8.0
GHz
Frequency Range, IF
DC - 3.0
GHz
Conversion Loss
7
9
dB
Noise Figure (SSB)
7
9
dB
LO to RF Isolation
30
40
LO to IF Isolation
32
40
dB
dB
IP3 (Input)
17
dBm
IP2 (Input)
50
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
10
dBm
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF = 100 MHz
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HMC129LC4
v03.0414
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 4 - 8 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
LO = +15 dBm
Isolation @ LO = +15 dBm
-10
-5
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
-15
-20
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
-30
-40
-50
-20
-60
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
4
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Return Loss @ LO = +15 dBm
8
9
8
9
-5
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
9
0
0
-10
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
-15
-10
-15
LO Return Loss
RF Return Loss
-20
-20
-25
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +15 dBm
0
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
Return Loss
Conversion Gain
RESPONSE (dB)
8
-5
-10
-15
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
0
ISOLATION (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
-5
-10
LO = + 11 dBm
LO = + 13 dBm
LO = + 15 dBm
-15
-20
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
3.5
4
3
4
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC129LC4
v03.0414
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 4 - 8 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +15 dBm
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
30
LO = + 11 dBm
LO = + 13 dBm
LO = + 15 dBm
20
20
15
15
10
10
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
9
4
5
6
8
9
8
9
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +15 dBm
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
70
70
LO = + 11 dBm
LO = + 13 dBm
LO = + 15 dBm
65
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
65
60
55
50
45
60
55
50
+25C
+85C
-40C
45
40
40
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +15 dBm
Harmonics of LO
18
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
nLO Spur @ RF Port
16
+25C
+85C
-40C
14
12
10
8
3
4
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
+25C
+85C
-40C
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
25
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
30
8
9
LO Freq. (GHz)
1
2
3
4
3
55
4
42
47
57
68
50
42
5
42
54
69
54
56
6
39
7
35
54
40
66
55
35
8
63
35
63
45
82
9
29
45
37
81
10
15
42
35
88
LO = +15 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port
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HMC129LC4
v03.0414
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 4 - 8 GHz
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
RF/IF Input
+15 dBm
4
LO Drive
+27 dBm
0
xx
10
25
13
41
IF DC Current
4 mA
1
9
0
33
44
46
Channel Temperature
150 °C
2
78
76
70
78
86
124 mW
3
88
91
87
64
81
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 4.957 mW/ °C above 85 °C)
4
97
102
104
109
110
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
131.4 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
RF Freq. = 6.1 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq. = 6.0 GHz @ +15 dBm
Measured as downconverter
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
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MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
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HMC129LC4
v03.0414
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 4 - 8 GHz
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1.. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2.. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER Ni
3.. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
4.. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5.. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C6.. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
HMC129LC4
Alumina, White
Gold over Nickel
MSL Rating
MSL3
[1]
Package Marking [2]
H129
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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HMC129LC4
v03.0414
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 4 - 8 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Function
Description
1, 5 - 7, 11 - 14,
18 - 24
N/C
No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground.
Performance will not be affected.
2, 4, 8, 10,
15, 17
GND
These pins and package bottom
must be connect to RF/DC ground.
3
RF
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
9
IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications 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 source/
sink more than 2 mA of current or die non-function and possible
die failure will result.
16
LO
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Interface Schematic
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Pin Number
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HMC129LC4
v03.0414
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 4 - 8 GHz
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109728
Item
Description
J1 - J3
PCB Mount SMA Connector
U1
HMC129LC4
PCB [2]
109726 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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[1]
The circuit board used in the 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.
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HMC129LC4
v03.0414
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 4 - 8 GHz
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