HMC-C009
v05.0711
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
Features
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
Image Rejection: 35 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 40 dB
High Input IP3: +23 dBm
Hermetically Sealed Module
Typical Applications
5
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
The HMC-C009 is ideal for:
• Telecommunications Equipment
Mixers
• Test Equipment
General Description
• Military Radios, Radar & ECM
The HMC-C009 is a passive I/Q MMIC mixer housed
in a miniature hermetic module which can be used
as either an Image Reject Mixer or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The module utilizes two standard
Hittite double balanced mixer cells and a 90 degree
hybrid fabricated on a GaAs MESFET process. This
MMIC based module is a more reliable and consistent alternative to hybrid style I/Q Mixers and Single
Sideband Converter assemblies. The module features
removable SMA connectors which can be detached
to allow direct connection of the modules I/O pins to a
microstrip or coplanar circuit.
• Space Systems
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +15 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF/LO
4.0 - 8.5
5.5 - 7.5
GHz
Frequency Range, IF
DC - 3.5
DC - 3.5
GHz
Conversion Loss (As IRM)
Image Rejection
7.5
22
1 dB Compression (Input)
35
10.5
7.5
28
+14
LO to RF Isolation
32
LO to IF Isolation
14
40
35
20
15
9.5
dB
34
dB
+15
dBm
40
dB
20
dB
IP3 (Input)
+23
+23
dBm
Amplitude Balance
0.3
0.2
dB
8
6
Deg
Phase Balance
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
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For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC-C009
v05.0711
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
Data taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
50
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
-5
-10
+25C
+85C
-55C
-15
-20
40
30
20
+25C
+85C
-55C
10
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
9
4
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
7
8
9
8
9
8
9
Return Loss
0
0
5
-5
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
6
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
-10
+11dBm
+13dBm
+15dBm
+17dBm
+19dBm
-15
-10
RF
LO
-15
-20
-20
-25
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
9
4
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
20
30
18
25
16
20
IP3 (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
5
Mixers
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
14
12
10
+25C
+85C
-55C
10
15
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
5
8
6
0
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
5
6
7
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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HMC-C009
v05.0711
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
IF Bandwidth*
0
0
-10
-5
LO/IF2
RESPONSE (dB)
ISOLATION (dB)
Isolations
-20
LO/IF1
-30
RF/IF1
-40
5
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
-10
-15
-20
RF/IF2
LO/RF
-50
3
4
5
6
7
8
-25
0.5
9
1
2
2.5
3
3.5
8
9
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
10
2
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
LO = +13dBm
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-1.5
-2
5
0
-5
-10
LO = +13dBm
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-15
-20
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
9
4
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance Conversion
Gain vs. LO Drive*
Upconverter Performance Sideband
Rejection vs. LO Drive*
0
SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc)
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
1.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
Mixers
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
-10
LO = +11 dBm
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-15
-20
-10
LO = +11 dBm
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid
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For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC-C009
v05.0711
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur at RF Port
1
2
3
nLO
4
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
51
3.5
41
54
59
57
0
xx
-10
35
25
4.5
43
43
59
58
1
35
0
45
54
74
5.5
46
57
52
71
2
94
64
72
67
95
6.5
44
60
71
60
3
95
97
99
84
97
7.5
43
66
69
62
4
90
93
95
97
106
8.5
44
65
69
70
LO = +15 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
Data taken with IF ports terminated in 50 Ohms.
RF = 5.6 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 5.5 GHz @ +15 dBm
Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
+20 dBm
LO Drive
+27 dBm
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Mixers
LO Freq. (GHz)
MxN Spurious Outputs
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HMC-C009
v05.0711
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
Outline Drawing
Mixers
5
Package Information
Package Type
C-4
Package Weight [1]
20 gms [2]
Spacer Weight
2.6 gms [2]
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE
3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
5. TOLERANCES:
5.1 .XX = ±0.02
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
5.2 .XXX = ±0.010
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS
TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS
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For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC-C009
v05.0711
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
1
RF
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2
IF1
3
IF2
4
LO
Interface Schematic
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 3mA of current or part non-function
and possible part failure will result.
5
Mixers
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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