HMC-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Features
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +20 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz
Hermetically Sealed Module
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Typical Applications
Field Replaceable Coaxial Connectors
The HMC-C015 is ideal for:
-55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature
• Telecom Infrastructure
Mixers
• Military Radio, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
• Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC-C015 is a general purpose double-balanced
mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module which
can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
between 24 and 38 GHz. This mixer requires no
external components or matching circuitry. The
HMC-C015 provides excellent, LO to RF, and LO to
IF suppression due to optimized balun structures. The
mixer operates with LO drive levels from +11 to +15
dBm and requires no DC bias. The HMC-C015 may
also be used as a Bi-Phase Modulator/Demodulator
or phase comparator. The module features removable
coaxial connectors which can be detached to allow
direct connection of the I/O pins to a microstrip or
coplanar circuit.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO
24 - 38
GHz
Frequency Range, IF
DC - 8
GHz
Conversion Loss
9
12
dB
Noise Figure (SSB)
9
12
dB
LO to RF Isolation
27
35
dB
dB
LO to IF Isolation
26
40
RF to IF Isolation
20
30
dB
IP3 (Input)
20
dBm
IP2 (Input)
55
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
11
dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
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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-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
Isolation
0
-10
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-10
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-15
LO/RF
LO/IF
RF/IF
-20
-30
-40
-20
-50
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
22
24
26
FREQUENCY (GHz)
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Return Loss
0
0
-5
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-10
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-15
-15
-20
RF
LO
-25
-30
-35
-20
-40
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
22
24
26
FREQUENCY (GHz)
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
IF Bandwidth
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
-10
-15
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
-20
-5
-10
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-15
-20
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
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-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Input IP3 vs. Temperature*
25
25
20
20
15
15
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive *
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
10
5
5
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
10
5
0
0
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. Temperature *
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
70
70
65
65
60
60
IP2 (dBm)
IP2 (dBm)
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FREQUENCY (GHz)
55
50
55
50
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
45
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
45
40
40
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
26
28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
32
34
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
14
P1dB (dBm)
12
10
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
8
6
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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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-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
Absolute Maximum Ratings
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
RF / IF Input
+13 dBm
4
LO Drive
+27 dBm
0
xx
10
xx
xx
xx
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
1
23
0
45
xx
xx
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
2
xx
72
58
72
xx
3
xx
xx
103
68
90
4
xx
xx
xx
103
104
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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RF = 28 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 27 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
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-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Outline Drawing
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Package Information
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. PLATING: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE.
Package Type
C-11
Package Weight [1]
18.2 gms [2]
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
Spacer Weight
2.6 gms [2]
5. TOLERANCES: ±0.010 [0.23] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
[1] Includes the connectors
3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM.
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
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delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
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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-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Function
Description
1
LO
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2
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.
3
RF
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Interface Schematic
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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