HMC555
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Features
The HMC555 is ideal for:
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
• Microwave Radio
High Image Rejection: 17 dB
• Satellite Communication Systems
High LO to RF Isolation: 50 dB
• Military End Use
High Input IP3: +21 dBm
• Test Equipment & Sensors
Passive Topology: No DC Bias Required
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Typical Applications
Compact Size: 1.49 x 1.15 x 0.1mm
Functional Diagram
General Description
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The HMC555 is a compact I/Q MMIC mixer which
can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer or a
Single Sideband Upconverter. The chip utilizes two
double balanced mixer cells and a 90 degree hybrid
fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process. All data shown
below is taken with the chip mounted in a 50 Ohm
test fixture and includes the effects of 1 mil diameter
x 12 mil length bond wires on each port. A low
frequency quadrature hybrid was used to produce
a 100 MHz USB IF output. This compact mixer is a
much more compact alternative to hybrid style Image
Reject Mixers and Single Sideband Upconverter
assemblies, and is ideal for microwave radio
applications. The redundant IF port connections
located on opposing sides of the HMC555 chip,
provide added layout flexibility.
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Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +17 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF/LO
Frequency Range, IF
Max.
Min.
11
Max.
10.5
15
11
LO to RF Isolation
37
50
35
LO to IF Isolation
13
20
12
17
Units
GHz
DC - 3.5
13
11
1 dB Compression (Input)
Typ.
34 - 38
DC - 3.5
Conversion Loss (As IRM)
Image Rejection
Typ.
31 - 34
GHz
12.5
dB
17
dB
16.5
dBm
40
dB
16
dB
dBm
IP3 (Input)
19
21
Amplitude Balance
0.5
1
dB
Phase Balance
16
12
deg
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
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delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
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.
HMC555
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
31 - 38 GHz
Data taken as IRM with External IF Hybrid
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
25
-15
+25C
+85C
-55C
-20
10
+25C
+85C
-55C
5
0
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
30
39
31
32
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
34
35
36
37
38
39
37
38
39
37
38
39
Return Loss
0
0
+15dBm
+17dBm
+19dBm
-10
-15
30
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-5
-20
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
-5
-10
RF
LO
-15
-20
39
30
31
32
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
34
35
36
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
30
18
25
IP3 (dBm)
20
16
+25C
+85C
-55C
14
33
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input P1dB vs. Temperature
P1dB (dBm)
33
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
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IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
0
12
20
15
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
10
10
5
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
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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31 - 38 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
Isolations
IF Bandwidth*
0
0
LO/IF2
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
-20
-30
LO/IF1
RF/IF2
-10
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-40
-50
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
-15
LO/RF
-60
RF/IF1
-70
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
-20
0.5
39
1
1.5
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
38
39
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
2
0
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1
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
-1
-2
-3
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
25
3
20
15
10
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
5
0
30
39
31
32
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
34
35
36
37
SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc)
0
-5
-10
+15dBm
+17dBm
+19dBm
-15
33
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance Sideband
Rejection vs. LO Drive*
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Upconverter Performance Conversion
Gain vs. LO Drive*
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
2
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
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ISOLATION (dB)
-10
-20
-5
-10
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
LO = +21dBm
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid
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For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
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.
HMC555
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
31 - 38 GHz
RF Input
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
+19 dBm
LO Drive
+27 dBm
0
xx
-12
xx
xx
xx
Channel Temperature
150°C
1
47
0
53
xx
xx
Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)
(derate 8.95 mW/°C above 85°C)
2
xx
62
68
59
xx
582 mW
3
xx
xx
101
70
90
4
xx
xx
xx
90
104
IF1 / IF2 Input
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
(channel to die bottom)
111.6 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
0
1
2
3
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+24 dBm
mRF
4
RF = 35.1 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 35 GHz @ +17 dBm
Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level
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Outline Drawing
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
2. DIE THICKNESS IS .004”
3. TYPICAL BOND PAD IS .004”
4. BACKSIDE METALIZATION: GOLD
5. BOND PAD METALIZATION: GOLD
6. BACKSIDE METAL IS GROUND
7. CONNECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR
UNLABELED BOND PADS.
8. OVERALL DIE SIZE ±.002”
9. THIS DIE IS DESIGNED FOR PICK-UP WITH
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
VACUUM (EDGE) COLLET TOOLS. TO PRECLUDE
THE RISK OF PERMANENT DAMAGE, NO CONTACT
TO THE DIE SURFACE IS ALLOWED WITHIN THIS
RECTANGULAR AREA.
Die Packaging Information [1]
Standard
Alternate
WP-3 (Waffle Pack)
[2]
[1] Refer to the “Packaging Information” section for die
packaging dimensions.
[2] For alternate packaging information contact Hittite
Microwave Corporation.
For price,
delivery,
and to place
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
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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v02.0907
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31 - 38 GHz
Pad Descriptions
Pad Number
Function
Description
1
RF
This pad is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
4
LO
This pad is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2 (5)
IF2
3 (6)
IF1
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Assembly Diagrams
The backside of the die must be connected
to RF/DC ground.
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GND
This pad 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 pad
must not source/sink more than 3mA of current or
die non-function and possible die failure will result.
Pads 5 and 6 are alternate IF ports.
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Interface Schematic
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delivery,
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orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
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Hittite
Microwave
Corporation:
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.
HMC555
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
31 - 38 GHz
Mounting & Bonding Techniques for Millimeterwave GaAs MMICs
Wire Bond
0.076mm
(0.003”)
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50 Ohm Microstrip transmission lines on 0.127mm (5 mil) thick alumina thin film
substrates are recommended for bringing RF to and from the chip (Figure 1). If
0.254mm (10 mil) thick alumina thin film substrates must be used, the die should
be raised 0.150mm (6 mils) so that the surface of the die is coplanar with the
surface of the substrate. One way to accomplish this is to attach the 0.102mm
(4 mil) thick die to a 0.150mm (6 mil) thick molybdenum heat spreader (moly-tab)
which is then attached to the ground plane (Figure 2).
0.102mm (0.004”) Thick GaAs MMIC
RF Ground Plane
Microstrip substrates should be brought as close to the die as possible in order
to minimize bond wire length. Typical die-to-substrate spacing is 0.076mm (3
mils).
0.127mm (0.005”) Thick Alumina
Thin Film Substrate
Handling Precautions
Follow these precautions to avoid permanent damage.
Figure 1.
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Storage: All bare die are placed in either Waffle or Gel based ESD protective
containers, and then sealed in an ESD protective bag for shipment. Once the
sealed ESD protective bag has been opened, all die should be stored in a dry
nitrogen environment.
Cleanliness: Handle the chips in a clean environment. DO NOT attempt to clean
the chip using liquid cleaning systems.
Static Sensitivity: Follow ESD precautions to protect against ESD strikes.
Transients: Suppress instrument and bias supply transients while bias is applied.
Use shielded signal and bias cables to minimize inductive pick-up.
General Handling: Handle the chip along the edges with a vacuum collet or with
a sharp pair of bent tweezers. The surface of the chip has fragile air bridges and
should not be touched with vacuum collet, tweezers, or fingers.
Mounting
The chip is back-metallized and can be die mounted with AuSn eutectic preforms
or with electrically conductive epoxy. The mounting surface should be clean and
flat.
0.102mm (0.004”) Thick GaAs MMIC
Wire Bond
0.076mm
(0.003”)
RF Ground Plane
0.150mm (0.005”) Thick
Moly Tab
0.254mm (0.010”) Thick Alumina
Thin Film Substrate
Figure 2.
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Eutectic Die Attach: A 80/20 gold tin preform is recommended with a work surface temperature of 255 °C and a tool temperature
of 265 °C. When hot 90/10 nitrogen/hydrogen gas is applied, tool tip temperature should be 290 °C. DO NOT expose the chip
to a temperature greater than 320 °C for more than 20 seconds. No more than 3 seconds of scrubbing should be required for
attachment.
Epoxy Die Attach: Apply a minimum amount of epoxy to the mounting surface so that a thin epoxy fillet is observed around the
perimeter of the chip once it is placed into position. Cure epoxy per the manufacturer’s schedule.
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The die should be attached directly to the ground plane eutectically or with
conductive epoxy (see HMC general Handling, Mounting, Bonding Note).
Wire Bonding
Ball or wedge bond with 0.025 mm (1 mil) diameter pure gold wire is recommended. Thermosonic wirebonding with a nominal stage
temperature of 150 °C and a ball bonding force of 40 to 50 grams or wedge bonding force of 18 to 22 grams is recommended. Use
the minimum level of ultrasonic energy to achieve reliable wirebonds. Wirebonds should be started on the chip and terminated on
the package or substrate. All bonds should be as short as possible
