HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC6789BLC5A is ideal for:
Conversion Gain: 14 dB
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
Image Rejection: 25 dBc
• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3): -1 dBm
• Satellite Communications
LO Drive Range: -3 to +6 dBm
• Sensors
Gain Flatness: ± 1.5 dB
16 Terminal, 5 mm x 5 mm Ceramic Leadless Chip
Carrier (LCC) Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC6789BLC5A is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q
downconverter in a 12-terminal, RoHS compliant,
ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package. This
device provides a small signal conversion gain of 14 dB
with 25 dBc of image rejection. The HMC6789BLC5A
utilizes a low noise amplifier to drive the I/Q mixer
where the LO is driven by a x2 multiplier. IF1 and IF2
mixer inputs are provided and an external 90° hybrid
is needed to select the required sideband. The I/Q
mixer topology reduces the need for filtering of the
unwanted sideband. The HMC6789BLC5A is a much
smaller alternative to hybrid style single sideband
downconverter assemblies and it eliminates the need
for wire bonding by allowing the use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = 25°C, IF = 3.3 GHz, LO = 3 dBm, VDLO1 = 3 V, VDLO2 = 3 V,
VDRF1 = 3 V, VDRF2 = 3 V. [1][2]
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
RF Frequency Range
37
44
GHz
LO Frequency Range
16.5
24
GHz
IF Frequency Range
DC
4
GHz
Conversion Gain
10
14
Image Rejection
20
25
dBc
1
dBm
-1
dBm
3.5
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression [3]
Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
-4
[4]
Amplitude Balance
Phase Balance
2 x LO Leakage at RFIN
Supply Current, IDLO1 + IDLO2 quiescent
[2]
Supply Current, IDRF1 + IDRF2
dB
± 1.5
dB
-18
degree
-25
dBm
150
mA
75
mA
[1] All measurements performed with upper sideband selected and external 90° hybrid at the IF ports, unless otherwise noted.
[2] Adjust VGLO between -2 V and 0 V to achieve typical total IDLO (IDLO1 + IDLO2) = 150 mA with RF turned off.
[3] Board loss and hybrid loss not subtracted out.
[4] Measurement performed at LO = 4 dBm.
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HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
Data Taken with Upper Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 3.3 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency over
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at
Temperature
Various LO Drives
16
12
8
4
0
16
12
8
4
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
42
43
44
45
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
15
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency
at Various LO Drives
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
10
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
5
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
10
20
6
16
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
-2
-6
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
20
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
20
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
20
6
16
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
10
2
-2
-6
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
41
42
-3 dBm
0 dBm
43
44
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
0
8
-2
6
-4
4
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
-6
-8
-10
2
0
-2
-12
-4
-14
-6
-16
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
37
44
38
39
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature, LO Drive = 4 dBm
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
1
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various
LO Drives
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Data Taken with Upper Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 3.3 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
LO Drives
LO Drives
4
3
2
1
0
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
[1] Not compensated for board loss and hybrid loss
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HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
41
42
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Phase Balance vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
43
44
20
20
15
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Phase Balance vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-20
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
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MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
2
1.5
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
Data Taken With Upper Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 3.3 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Amplitude Balance vs. RF Frequency
Amplitude Balance vs. RF Frequency
over Temperature
at Various LO Drives
4
HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
Data Taken With Upper Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 2 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
20
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
20
16
12
8
4
0
16
12
8
4
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
42
43
44
45
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
15
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
10
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
5
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
20
6
16
IP3 (dBm)
10
2
-2
-6
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
5
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
IP3 (dBm)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
20
6
16
2
-2
-6
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
42
43
44
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
0
8
-2
6
-4
4
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
-6
-8
-10
2
0
-2
-12
-4
-14
-16
-6
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
1
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
10
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Data Taken With Upper Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 2 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
LO Drives
LO Drives
4
3
2
1
0
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
[1] Not compensated for board loss and hybrid loss.
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HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
Data Taken With Upper Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 1 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
20
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
20
16
12
8
4
0
16
12
8
4
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
42
43
44
45
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
15
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
10
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
5
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
20
6
16
IP3 (dBm)
10
2
-2
-6
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
7
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
IP3 (dBm)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
20
6
16
2
-2
12
8
4
-6
0
-10
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
37
44
38
39
-3 dBm
0 dBm
42
43
44
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
0
8
-2
6
-4
4
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
-6
-8
-10
2
0
-2
-12
-4
-14
-16
-6
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature, LO Drive = 4 dBm
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
1
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
10
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Data Taken With Upper Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 1 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
LO Drives
LO Drives
4
3
2
1
0
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
[1] Not compensated for board loss and hybrid loss.
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
9
2
1.5
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Phase Balance vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
25
25
20
20
15
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Phase Balance vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Data Taken With Upper Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 1 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm,
LO Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Amplitude Balance vs. RF Frequency
Amplitude Balance vs. RF Frequency
over Temperature
at Various LO Drives
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-20
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
IF Bandwidth vs. IF Frequency over
Temperature, IFIN = -30 dBm [1]
RF Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature, LO Drive = 3 dBm @ 21 GHz
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
12
8
4
-10
-15
-20
-25
0
0.5
-30
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
37
38
39
40
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
41
42
43
44
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
LO Return Loss vs. LO Frequency
over Temperature, LO Drive = 3 dBm
+85 C
-40 C
IF Return Loss vs. Frequency, IFIN = -25
dBm, LO Drive = 3 dBm @ 21 GHz [2]
0
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-5
-10
-15
-35
-20
-40
18
19
20
21
22
0
23
1
2
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
2 x LO Leakage at IFOUT & RFIN vs. LO
Frequency, LO Drive = 3 dBm
4
IF1
0
0
-10
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
IF2
1 x LO Leakage at IFOUT & RFIN vs. LO
Frequency, LO Drive = 3 dBm
LEAKAGE (dBm)
LEAKAGE (dBm)
3
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
16
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-60
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
2LO/IF1
2LO/IF2
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
2LO/RF
LO/IF1
LO/IF2
LO/RF
[1] Not compensated for board loss and hybrid loss.
[2] Data taken without external 90° IF hybrid.
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37 - 44 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs, IF = 1 GHz [1]
MxN Spurious Outputs, IF = 2 GHz [1]
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nLO
mRF
0
2
0
xx
10.6
1
19.3
2
nLO
4
6
8
10
mRF
38
63.8
3
4
50.7
63
67.1
0
2
0
xx
13.5
1
18.4
2
74.2
70.6
66.2
87.5
71.5
4
62.9
87.9
5
5
4
6
8
10
30.5
40.3
3
50.9
64.3
63.1
74.4
59.7
RF = 40 GHz @ -26 dBm
RF = 40 GHz @ -26 dBm
LO = 19.5 GHz @ +3 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (RF - 2LO)
Spur values are (M x RF) - (N x LO)
LO = 19 GHz @ +3 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (RF - 2LO)
Spur values are (M x RF) - (N x LO)
75.7
85
78.2
62.6
86.5
MxN Spurious Outputs, IF = 3.3 GHz [1]
nLO
mRF
0
2
0
xx
9.1
1
17.7
2
4
6
8
10
28.6
55.4
3
4
59.9
70.4
50.7
75.2
71.9
47
73.1
5
68.2
70.5
RF = 40 GHz @ -26 dBm
LO = 18.35 GHz @ +3 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (RF - 2LO)
Spur values are (M x RF) - (N x LO)
[1] Data taken without external IF 90° hybrid
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
Data Taken With Lower Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 3.3 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency over
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency
Temperature
at Various LO Drives
16
12
8
4
0
16
12
8
4
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
42
43
44
45
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
15
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
10
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
5
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
10
20
6
16
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
-2
-6
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
20
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
20
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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37 - 44 GHz
20
6
16
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
10
2
-2
12
8
4
-6
0
-10
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
37
44
38
39
40
-3 dBm
0 dBm
42
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
43
44
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
0
8
-2
6
-4
4
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
41
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6
-8
-10
2
0
-2
-12
-4
-14
-6
-16
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
37
44
38
39
40
+25 C
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature, LO Drive = 4 dBm
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
1
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Data Taken With Lower Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 3.3 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
LO Drives
LO Drives
4
3
2
1
0
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
[1] Not compensated for board loss and hybrid loss
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
Data Taken With Lower Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 3.3 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
2
2
1.5
1.5
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
41
42
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Phase Balance vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
43
44
10
10
5
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Phase Balance vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-25
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
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MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Amplitude Balance vs. RF Frequency
at Various LO Drives
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
Amplitude Balance vs. RF Frequency
over Temperature
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37 - 44 GHz
20
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
20
16
12
8
4
0
16
12
8
4
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
42
43
44
45
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
15
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
10
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
5
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
20
6
16
IP3 (dBm)
10
2
-2
-6
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
15
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
IP3 (dBm)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Data Taken With Lower Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 2 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency over
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at
Temperature
Various LO Drives
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
20
6
16
2
-2
-6
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
42
43
44
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
0
8
-2
6
-4
4
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
-6
-8
-10
2
0
-2
-12
-4
-14
-6
-16
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
37
44
38
39
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
1
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various
LO Drives
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
10
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Data Taken With Lower Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 2 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
LO Drives
LO Drives
4
3
2
1
0
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
[1] Not compensated for board loss and hybrid loss
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37 - 44 GHz
20
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
20
16
12
8
4
0
16
12
8
4
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
42
43
44
45
45
40
40
35
30
25
20
15
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
10
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
5
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
20
6
16
IP3 (dBm)
10
2
-2
-6
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
17
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
IP3 (dBm)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Data Taken With Lower Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 1 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency over
Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at
Temperature
Various LO Drives
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
20
6
16
2
-2
-6
12
8
4
-10
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
42
43
44
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Output P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
0
8
-2
6
-4
4
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
41
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature [1]
-6
-8
-10
2
0
-2
-12
-4
-14
-6
-16
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
37
44
38
39
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature, LO Drive = 4 dBm
6
6
5
5
4
3
2
1
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
10
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Data Taken With Lower Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 1 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
Output IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various
LO Drives
LO Drives
4
3
2
1
0
0
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-4 dBm
-2 dBm
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
[1] Not compensated for board loss and hybrid loss
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v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
Data Taken With Lower Sideband Selected, TA = 25˚C, IF = 1 GHz, RFIN = -26 dBm, LO
Drive = 3 dBm, Unless Otherwise Noted
19
Amplitude Balance vs. RF Frequency
at Various LO Drives
3
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
2
1
0
-1
-2
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
37
38
39
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
Phase Balance vs. RF Frequency over
Temperature
10
10
5
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
Phase Balance vs. RF Frequency at
Various LO Drives
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Amplitude Balance vs. RF Frequency
over Temperature
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-25
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
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HMC6789BLC5A
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
RF Input
+8 dBm
LO Input
+10 dBm
Bias Voltage, VDLO and VDRF
+3.5 V
Channel Temperature
175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 17.8 mW/°C above 85°C)
1.6 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
56 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
250 V (Class 1A)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
5.13
5.00 SQ
4.87
2.62
(2 PL)
45°BSC
0.80
14
0.50
BSC
16
13
1
0.30
0.85 MAX
SIDE VIEW
5
BOTTOM VIEW
0.25
(4 PL)
3.50 SQ
4.74 SQ
4
7
3.30 SQ
2.50
8
0.32
1.00
(4 PL)
EXPOSED
PAD
3.20
TOP VIEW
PIN 1
(0.27 × 0.20)
0.77
1.20
(2 PL)
PKG-004842
05-07-2016-A
SEATING
PLANE
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
MSL Rating [2]
Package Marking [1]
HMC6789BLC5A
Alumina, White
Gold over Nickel
MSL3
H6789B
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
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37 - 44 GHz
Pin Descriptions
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Pin Number
21
Function
Description
1, 4, 12, 15
N/C
No connection required. The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with
these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally.
2
IF1
3
IF2
5
VDRF1
6
VDRF2
7
RFIN
This pin is ac-coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
8, 11, 16
GND
These pins and exposed ground paddle must be connected
to RF/dc ground.
9
VGLO
Gate Voltage for the Local Oscillator. Adjust VGLO for -2
V to 0 V to set the multiplier quiescent current to 150mA.
Refer to application circuit for required external components.
10
LOIN
LO Input Port. The recommended LO Power is -3 to 6 dBm.
13
VDLO1
Drain Voltage for Multiplier input Buffer Amp. The recommended dc voltage is 3 V. Refer to application circuit for
required external components.
14
VDLO2
Bias for Multiplier output Buffer Amp. The recommended
dc voltage is 3 V. Refer to application circuit for required
external components.
Interface Schematic
Quadrature IF Inputs. For applications not requiring operation to dc, use an off chip dc blocking capacitor. For operation to dc, these pins must not source/sink more than ±3
mA of current or device malfunction and failure may result
Drain Voltage for the LNA. The recommended dc voltage
is 3 V. Refer to application circuit for required external
components.
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
C1, C4, C10, C14, C16
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2, C5, C11, C13, C15
0.1µF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3, C6, C12, C17, C19
4.7 µF Capacitor, Case A Pkg.
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MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Application Circuit
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37 - 44 GHz
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Evaluation PCB
Evaluation Order Information
Item
Contents
Part Number
Evaluation PCB Only
Evaluation PCB Assembly
EV1HMC6789BLC5A [1] [2]
[1] Reference this number when ordering Evaluation PCB Only.
[2] Heatsink is required for proper operation.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC6789BLC5A
Item
Description
J1, J2
SMA Connector, SRI
J3, J4, J11, J12
K Connector, SRI
C1, C4, C10, C14, C16
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2, C5, C11, C13, C15
0.1 µF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3, C6, C12, C17, C18
4.7 µF Capacitor, Case A
U1
HMC6789BLC5A Downconverter
PCB [1]
600-00039-00 A/H PCB
[1] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR, FR4 or Rogers 4350
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The circuit board used in the 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
Analog Devices upon request.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC6789BLC5A
v02.0417
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
37 - 44 GHz
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
Notes:
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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