HMC-C041
v02.0310
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
6 - 10 GHz
Features
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
Image Rejection: 35 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB
High Input IP3: +25 dBm
Hermetically Sealed Module
Typical Applications
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The HMC-C041 is ideal for:
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
MIXERS
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC-C041 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. A low
frequency quadrature hybrid was used to produce a
100 MHz USB IF output. 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 I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar
circuit.
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +19 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF/LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss (As IRM)
Image Rejection
Typ.
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO to RF Isolation
35
LO to IF Isolation
20
Units
GHz
DC - 3.5
GHz
7.5
20
Max.
6 - 10
10
dB
35
dB
+17
dBm
45
dB
25
dB
IP3 (Input)
+25
dBm
Amplitude Balance
0.5
dB
5
Deg
Phase Balance
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
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delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
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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-C041
v02.0310
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
6 - 10 GHz
Data taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
0
60
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
-10
+25C
+85C
-55C
-15
40
30
+25C
+85C
-55C
20
10
-20
0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
5
6
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
-10
-15
+15dBm
+17dBm
+19dBm
+21dBm
10
11
5
-10
-15
-20
RF
LO
-25
-30
-30
5
6
7
8
9
10
5
11
6
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
22
30
20
25
IP3 (dBm)
35
18
16
9
10
11
10
11
20
15
10
+25C
+85C
-55C
12
8
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
24
14
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
9
Return Loss
0
-25
8
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
-20
7
MIXERS
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
50
-5
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
LO = +21 dBm
5
10
0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
8
9
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-C041
v02.0310
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
6 - 10 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
Isolations
IF Bandwidth*
0
0
LO/RF
RF/IF1
LO/IF1
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
ISOLATION (dB)
-10
RF/IF2
LO/IF2
-20
-30
-40
-10
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
-15
-50
5
-60
5
6
7
8
9
10
-20
0.5
11
1
2
2.5
3
3.5
10
11
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
15
8
6
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
LO = +21dBm
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
10
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
LO = +21dBm
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
5
6
7
8
9
10
5
11
6
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
7
8
9
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 = +15dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
LO = +21dBm
-15
-20
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
LO = +21 dBm
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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-C041
v02.0310
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
6 - 10 GHz
Harmonics of LO
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO Spur at RF Port
nLO
LO Freq. (GHz)
2
3
4
mRF
3.5
39
40
6.5
43
49
52
51
51
70
7.5
51
65
53
8.5
56
61
9.5
47
57
10.5
45
55
59
46
0
1
0
xx
-10
29
18
51
1
33
0
46
77
68
62
2
99
71
75
70
99
56
50
3
97
101
100
86
101
65
63
4
99
98
98
102
107
LO = +19 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
2
3
4
RF = 7.6 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 7.5 GHz @ +19 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
Channel Temperature
150°C
Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)
(derate 7.8 mW/°C above 85°C)
507 mW
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
(junction to die bottom)
128 °C/W
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.
5
MIXERS
1
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v02.0310
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
6 - 10 GHz
Outline Drawing
MIXERS
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NOTES:
Package Information
Package Type
Package
Weight [1]
Spacer Weight
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE
C-4
20 gms
[2]
2.6 gms [2]
3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
5. TOLERANCES:
5.1 .XX = ±0.02
[1] Includes the connectors
5.2 .XXX = ±0.010
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
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-C041
v02.0310
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
6 - 10 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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