HMC554LC3B
v06.0514
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC554LC3B is ideal for:
High LO/RF Isolation: 46 dB
• Point-to-Point Radios
Passive Double Balanced Topology
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB
• Test Equipment & Sensors
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 6 GHz
• Military End-Use
Robust 1,000V ESD, Class 1C
12 Lead Ceramic 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm2
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC554LC3B is a general purpose double
balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT
package that can be used as an upconverter or
downconverter between 11 and 20 GHz. This mixer is
fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process, and requires
no external components or matching circuitry. The
HMC554LC3B provides excellent LO to RF and LO
to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures. The
RoHS compliant HMC554LC3B eliminates the need
for wire bonding, and is compatible with high volume
surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
12 - 16
11 - 20
Frequency Range, IF
DC - 6
DC - 6
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
7
9
7
9
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
8
11
8
11
dB
dB
LO to RF Isolation
40
46
40
46
dB
LO to IF Isolation
34
40
30
40
dB
RF to IF Isolation
18
25
15
25
dB
IP3 (Input)
18
18
dBm
IP2 (Input)
48
45
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
11
11
dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz.
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HMC554LC3B
v06.0514
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm
Isolation @ LO = +13 dBm
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
-10
-5
-10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-15
-20
-30
-40
-50
-20
-60
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
16
17
18
19
20
0
-5
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
15
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
0
-10
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-15
-10
-15
RF
LO
-20
-25
-20
-30
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
18
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
IF Return Loss
Conversion Gain
-15
-20
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
0
ISOLATION (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
-5
-10
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-15
-20
0
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC554LC3B
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MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm*
30
25
25
20
20
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
30
15
10
15
10
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
5
0
0
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
50
50
40
40
IP2 (dBm)
60
30
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
16
17
18
19
20
17
18
19
20
30
+25C
+85C
-40C
20
10
10
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
10
11
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
13
14
15
16
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm
MxN Spurious Outputs
14
nLO
mRF
12
P1dB (dBm)
15
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
@ LO = +13 dBm*
60
20
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
IP2 (dBm)
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Input IP3 vs. LO Drive *
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
1
2
3
4
0
xx
19
1
29
0
25
xx
xx
51
55
2
81
85
xx
60
88
104
3
xx
97
98
76
99
4
xx
xx
105
98
105
RF = 15.1 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 15.0 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
6
10
0
19
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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HMC554LC3B
v06.0514
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
RF / IF Input
+25 dBm
LO Drive
+25 dBm
Channel Temperature
150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 2.32 mW/°C above 85 °C)
150 mW
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
431 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING:
30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM
NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK,
OR LASER MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C –
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
HMC554LC3B
Alumina, White
Gold over Nickel
MSL Rating
MSL3
[1]
Package Marking [2]
H554
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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HMC554LC3B
v06.0514
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
Pin Descriptions
5
Pin Number
Function
Description
1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
GND
Package bottom must also be connected to RF/DC ground.
2
LO
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
5
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 or sink more than 2 mA of current or part
non-function and possible part failure will result.
8
RF
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
10, 11, 12
N/C
No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/
DC ground without affecting performance.
Interface Schematic
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HMC554LC3B
v06.0514
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 11 - 20 GHz
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109952 [1]
Item
Description
J1 - J2
SRI SMA Connector
J3
Johnson SMA Connector
U1
HMC554LC3B Mixer
PCB [2]
117611 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25 FR
The circuit board used in this 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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MIXERS - SINGLE & DOUBLE BALANCED - SMT
Evaluation PCB
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