HMC128G8
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GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLEBALANCED MIXER, 1.8 - 5 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC128G8 is ideal for:
Conversion Loss: 10 dB
• Base Station
LO to RF and IF Isolation: >30 dB
• MMDS
High Third-Order Intercept: +18 dB
• WirelessLAN
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• Wireless Local Loop
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC128G8 is a miniature double-balanced mixer
in a hermetic surface mount package that can be used
as an upconverter or downconverter. The device is
a passive diode/balun type mixer with high dynamic
range. Noise figure is essentially equal to the conversion loss. The mixer can handle larger signal levels
than most active mixers due to the high third order
intercept. MMIC implementation provides exceptional
balance in the circuit resulting in high LO/RF and LO/
IF isolations.
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, LO Drive = +15 dBm
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
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Typ.
Max.
Units
1.8 - 5.0
GHz
DC - 2
GHz
10
12
dB
10
12
dB
LO to RF Isolation
28
40
LO to IF Isolation
20
30
dB
dB
IP3 (Input)
13
18
dBm
IP2 (Input)
35
40
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
5
10
dBm
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 On-line 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.
HMC128G8
v02.1105
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLEBALANCED MIXER, 1.8 - 5 GHz
Isolation
Conversion Gain
0
-10
-10
LO= +10dBm
-15
0
1
2
3
4
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-30
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LO/IF
-40
LO/RF
-50
-60
5
6
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Distortion and 1dB
Compression vs. LO Drive Level
Return Loss
0
Distortion
-5
RF(f1) = 3.01 GHz
RF(f2) = 3.00 GHz
LO = 3.5 GHz
RF Level = 0 dBm
LO
Drive
IF
-10
LO
RF
-15
1 dB
Compression
(dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
IP2 (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
+10
16
38
8
+13
18
40
10
+15
18
40
10
-20
0
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
LO= +15dBm
-20
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RF/IF
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
6
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 On-line 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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HMC128G8
v02.1105
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLEBALANCED MIXER, 1.8 - 5 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
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LO Drive
+27 dBm
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +125 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE MATERIAL: ALUMINA LOADED BOROSILICATE GLASS.
2. LEAD, BASE, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™ (#7052 CORNING).
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 50 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES: ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
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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 On-line 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.
HMC128G8
v02.1105
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLEBALANCED MIXER, 1.8 - 5 GHz
Evaluation PCB
MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 104882 [1]
Item
Description
J1 - J3
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
U1
HMC128G8 Mixer
PCB [2]
104880 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final 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.
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 On-line 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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