HMC387MS8 / 387MS8E
v02.0705
Typical Applications
Features
High Dynamic Range Infrastructure:
Input IP3: +32 dBm
• GSM 450 & GSM 480
Conversion Loss: 9.5 dB
• CDMA 450
Low External Part Count
• Private Land Mobile Radio
Ultra Small MSOP8 Package: 14.8 mm2
Included in the HMC-DK003 Designer’s Kit
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Functional Diagram
General Description
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The HMC387MS8 & HMC387MS8E are high dynamic
range passive MMIC mixers in plastic surface mount
8 lead Mini Small Outline Packages (MSOP) covering
450 to 500 MHz. Excellent input IP3 performance
of +32 dBm for down conversion and +29 dBm for
up conversion is provided for both GSM/CDMA
based cellular and Private Land Mobile Radio
applications at an LO drive of +17 dBm. The mixer
also has excellent performance with as little as
+13 dBm LO drive yielding a +30 dBm input IP3.
With a 1 dB compression of +22 dBm, the RF port
will accept a wide range of input signal levels.
Conversion loss is 9.5 dB typical. The DC to 150
MHz IF frequency response will satisfy many cellular transmit or receive frequency plans. The
HMC387MS8(E) input IP3 performance coupled with
its high P1dB rivals traditional active FET mixers while
offering a much smaller 14.8mm2 standard IC footprint
and no DC bias.
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MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25°C, LO = +17 dBm, IF = 70 MHz [1]
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF
450 - 500
MHz
Frequency Range, LO [2]
300 - 500
MHz
Frequency Range, IF
DC - 150
MHz
Conversion Loss
9.5
11
dB
Noise Figure (SSB)
9.5
11
dB
LO to RF Isolation
17
20
dB
LO to IF Isolation
20
23
dB
IP3 (Input)
29
32
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
19
22
dBm
+13 to +19
dBm
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
[1] Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter with low side LO & IF = 70 MHz
[2] LO Frequency optimized. See application circuit herein.
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978-250-3343
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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.
HMC387MS8 / 387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
Isolation @ LO = +17 dBm
0
-10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-15
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
-50
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.4
0.6
0.45
0.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.55
0.6
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0.4
Return Loss @ LO = +17 dBm
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
0
-5
-10
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
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-30
-40
-20
LO= +13dBm
LO=+ 15dBm
LO= +17dBm
LO= +19dBm
-15
-20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-15
-20
0.3
0.35
0.4
0.45
0.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.55
0.6
Upconverter Conversion Gain vs.
LO Drive
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
-5
-5
LO
RF
0.6
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +17 dBm
RESPONSE (dB)
-20
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ISOLATION (dB)
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
-10
-15
-5
-10
-15
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-20
-20
50
100
150
200
250
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
300
350
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
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delivery,
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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 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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HMC387MS8 / 387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 70 MHz
40
35
35
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
40
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
20
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
LO= +17dBm
LO= +19dBm
25
20
0.6
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
Upconverter Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 70 MHz
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40
35
35
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
0.6
30
40
30
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
LO= +17dBm
LO= +19dBm
25
30
25
20
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INPUT IP3 (dBm)
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
LO= +17 dBm
LO= +19 dBm
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 137 MHz
0.4
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
35
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0.4
0.45
40
35
20
0.4
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 117 MHz
40
25
0.6
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0.45
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 97 MHz
30
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
LO= +17 dBm
LO= +19 dBm
25
20
0.4
30
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30
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT
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INPUT IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
IF = 70 MHz, LO = +17 dBm
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
LO= +17 dBm
LO= +19 dBm
20
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
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delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
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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.
HMC387MS8 / 387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
@ LO = +17 dBm
70
65
65
60
60
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
55
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
50
45
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
LO= +17dBm
LO= +19dBm
55
50
40
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40
35
35
30
30
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
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0.4
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
IF = 70 MHz
25
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INPUT P1dB (dBm)
30
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
15
10
0.4
0.45
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MxN Spurious Outputs
mRF
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
Harmonics of LO
nLO
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MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
70
nLO Spur @ RF Port
0
1
3
4
LO Freq (GHz)
0
xx
-5
13
1
1.5
0
27
13
6
0.35
25
42
0.37
2
54
65
47
53
61
0.39
3
83
77
85
74
70
4
85
85
85
85
85
0.45
RF Freq = 0.45 GHz @ 0 dBm
LO Freq = 0.38 GHz @ +17 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF output power.
1
2
3
4
27
37
38
39
26
35
43
39
25
34
44
41
0.41
24
33
41
43
0.43
23
32
38
44
22
31
37
45
LO = +17 dBm
All values are in dBc below input LO level @ RF port.
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delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
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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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HMC387MS8 / 387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
+27 dBm
Channel Temperature (Tc)
150 °C
Thermal Resistance
175 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
IF DC Current
±40 mA
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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+25 dBm
LO Drive
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Outline Drawing
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RF/IF Input
NOTES:
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1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
MSL Rating
HMC387MS8
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Sn/Pb Solder
MSL1
HMC387MS8E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL1
Package Marking [3]
[1]
H387
XXXX
[2]
H387
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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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.
HMC387MS8 / 387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Pin Descriptions
Interface Schematic
1
LO
This pin is AC coupled & matched to 50 Ohms
when an external series inductor (L1) and shunt
capacitor (C1) is connected to the LO. Choose values
of L1 and C1 to optimize LO frequency response.
See Application Circuit herein.
2, 4
N/C
Not connected.
3, 6, 7
GND
This pin must be connected to RF ground.
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.
Choose value of C1 to pass IF frequency desired.
For operation to DC, this pin must not sink/source
more than 40 mA of current or failure may result.
8
RF
This pin is DC coupled & matched to 50 Ohms
from 450 - 500 MHz
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Description
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
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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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HMC387MS8 / 387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 107334 [1]
Item
Description
J1 - J3
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
C1
4 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg
L1
47 nH Chip Inductor, 0805 Pkg
U1
HMC387MS8 / HMC387MS8E Mixer
PCB [2]
106307 Eval 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 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.
[3] Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a
downconverter with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz
[4] LO Frequency optimized. See application circuit herein.
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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
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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.
HMC387MS8 / 387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
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Selection of L1 & C1 for Optimal LO Frequency ±10%
Choose value of L1 & C1 to optimize LO Frequency response. For best results use an 0805 size RF inductor or smaller.
LO Frequency (MHz)
L1 (nH)
C1 (pF)
400
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Note: Position L1 and C1 as close to Pin 1 as possible.
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MIXERS - HIGH IP3 - SMT
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Application Circuit
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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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