6 GHz to 26 GHz,
GaAs MMIC Fundamental Mixer
HMC773A
Data Sheet
Point to point radios
Point to multipoint radios and very small aperture terminals
(VSATs)
Test equipment and sensors
Military end use
1
LO
GND
NIC
GND
11
10
HMC773A
9
GND
2
8
RF
3
7
GND
5
6
NIC
4
PACKAGE
BASE
13669-001
APPLICATIONS
GND
12
IF
Conversion loss: 9 dB typical
Local oscillator (LO) to radio frequency (RF) isolation: 37 dB
typical
LO to intermediate frequency (IF) isolation: 37 dB typical
RF to IF isolation: 20 dB typical
Input third-order intercept (IP3): 20 dBm typical
Input second-order intercept (IP2): 50 dBm typical
Input power for 1 dB compression (P1dB): 10 dBm typical
IF bandwidth: dc to 8 GHz
Passive: no dc bias required
3 mm × 3 mm, 12-terminal ceramic LCC package
GND
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
NIC
FEATURES
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HMC773A is a general-purpose, double balanced mixer in
a leadless, RoHS compliant LCC package that can be used as an
upconverter or downconverter from 6 GHz to 26 GHz. This
mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry.
Rev. C
The HMC773A provides excellent LO to RF and LO to IF
suppression due to optimized balun structures. The mixer
operates well with LO drive levels of 13 dBm or above. The
HMC773A eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing use
of surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
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HMC773A
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Downconverter, Lower Sideband, IF = 500 MHz .................. 11
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Downconverter, Lower Sideband, IF = 1000 MHz ................ 12
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Downconverter, Lower Sideband, IF = 3000 MHz ................ 13
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Downconverter, Lower Sideband, IF = 7000 MHz ................ 14
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Downconverter, P1dB Performance ........................................ 15
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Upconverter, Upper Sideband .................................................. 16
Electrical Specifications ............................................................... 3
Upconverter, Lower Sideband .................................................. 17
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4
Noise Figure Performance ......................................................... 18
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 4
Spurious Performance ............................................................... 19
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 4
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 20
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 5
Applications Information .............................................................. 21
Interface Schematics..................................................................... 5
Typical Application Circuit ....................................................... 21
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 6
Evaluation PCB Information .................................................... 21
Downconverter, Upper Sideband, IF = 500 MHz .................... 6
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 22
Downconverter, Upper Sideband, IF = 1000 MHz .................. 8
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 22
Downconverter, Upper Sideband, IF = 3000 MHz .................. 9
Downconverter, Upper Sideband, IF = 7000 MHz ................ 10
REVISION HISTORY
6/2017—Rev. B to Rev. C
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 22
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 22
9/2015—v.00.0715 to Rev. A
1/2017—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changed HE-12-1 to E-12-1 ........................................ Throughout
Changes to Features Section, Figure 1, and General Description
Section ................................................................................................ 1
Changes to Noise Figure Parameter, Isolation Parameter, and
Input Third-Order Intercept Parameter, Table 1; and Conversion
Loss Parameter, Noise Figure Parameter, Isolation Parameter,
and Input Third-Order Intercept Parameter, Table 2 .................. 3
Changes to Table 3 ............................................................................ 4
Added Thermal Resistance Section and Table 4; Renumbered
Sequentially ....................................................................................... 4
Changes to Typical Performance Characteristics Section ........... 6
Changes to Spurious Performance Section ................................. 19
Deleted M × N Spurious Outputs Section .................................. 19
Added M × N Spurious Outputs, IF = 500 MHz Section and
M × N Spurious Outputs, IF = 1000 MHz Section .................... 19
Changes to Theory of Operation Section .................................... 20
Changed Application Circuit and Evaluation Printed Circuit
Board (PCB) Section to Typical Application Circuit Section ... 21
Changes to Typical Application Circuit Section, Figure 77,
Evaluation PCB Information Section, and Table 6 .................... 21
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Features ..........................................................................1
Changes to Table 3.............................................................................4
Changes to Figure 72...................................................................... 17
Changes to Figure 86...................................................................... 19
Changes to Spurious Performance Section ................................. 20
Added Theory of Operation Section ........................................... 21
Added Applications Information Heading ................................. 22
Changes to Figure 89...................................................................... 22
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 23
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23
This Hittite Microwave Products data sheet has been reformatted
to meet the styles and standards of Analog Devices, Inc.
Rev. C | Page 2 of 22
Data Sheet
HMC773A
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TA = 25°C, IF = 500 MHz, LO drive = 13 dBm, RF frequency range = 6.0 GHz to 16.0 GHz, all measurements performed as a
downconverter with the upper sideband selected, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
FREQUENCY RANGE
Radio Frequency
Local Oscillator
Intermediate Frequency
CONVERSION LOSS
NOISE FIGURE
ISOLATION
LO to RF
LO to IF
RF to IF
INPUT THIRD-ORDER INTERCEPT
INPUT SECOND-ORDER INTERCEPT
INPUT POWER
1 dB Compression
RETURN LOSS
RF Port
LO Port
Symbol
Min
RF
LO
IF
6
6
dc
Typ
9
10
IP3
IP2
33
30
11
11
P1dB
Max
Unit
16
16
8
12
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
37
37
15
17
45
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
10
dBm
12
12
dB
dB
TA = 25°C, IF = 500 MHz, LO drive = 13 dBm, RF frequency range = 16.0 GHz to 26.0 GHz, all measurements performed as a
downconverter with the upper sideband selected, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
FREQUENCY RANGE
Radio Frequency
Local Oscillator
Intermediate Frequency
CONVERSION LOSS
NOISE FIGURE
ISOLATION
LO to RF
LO to IF
RF to IF
INPUT THIRD-ORDER INTERCEPT
INPUT SECOND-ORDER INTERCEPT
INPUT POWER
1 dB Compression
RETURN LOSS
RF Port
LO Port
Symbol
Min
RF
LO
IF
16
16
dc
Typ
9
12
IP3
IP2
P1dB
Rev. C | Page 3 of 22
33
32
15
16
Max
Unit
26
26
8
14
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
37
37
20
20
50
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
10
dBm
10
12
dB
dB
HMC773A
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 3.
Parameter
RF Input Power
LO Input Power
IF Input Power
IF Source and Sink Current
Channel Temperature
Continuous PDISS (T = 85°C) (Derate 4.44 mw/°C
Above 85°C)
Maximum Peak Reflow Temperature (MSL3)1
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity
Human Body Model (HBM)
Field Induced Charged Device Model
(FICDM)
1
Thermal performance is directly linked to printed circuit board
(PCB) design and operating environment. Careful attention to
PCB thermal design is required.
Rating
21 dBm
21 dBm
21 dBm
2 mA
175°C
400 mW
θJA is the natural convection junction to ambient thermal
resistance measured in a one cubic foot sealed enclosure.
θJC is the junction to case thermal resistance.
260°C
−65°C to +150°C
−40°C to +85°C
Table 4. Thermal Resistance
Package Type
E-12-41
1
2000 V (Class 2)
1200 V (Class C5)
θJA
120
θJC
225
Unit
°C/W
See JEDEC standard JESD51-2 for additional information on optimizing the
thermal impedance (PCB with 3 × 3 vias).
ESD CAUTION
See the Ordering Guide section.
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
Rev. C | Page 4 of 22
Data Sheet
HMC773A
GND
GND
NIC
GND
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
12
11
10
1
9
GND
8
RF
7
GND
HMC773A
4
5
6
PACKAGE
BASE
NOTES
1. NIC = NOT INTERNALLY CONNECTED. THESE PINS
ARE NOT CONNECTED INTERNALLY. HOWEVER, ALL
DATA SHOWN HEREIN WAS MEASURED WITH THESE
PINS CONNECTED TO RF/DC GROUND EXTERNALLY.
2. EXPOSED PAD. THE EXPOSED PAD MUST BE
CONNECTED TO RF/DC GROUND.
13669-002
3
NIC
GND
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
IF
2
NIC
LO
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 5. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 12
Mnemonic
GND
2
LO
4, 6, 11
NIC
5
IF
8
RF
EP
Description
Ground. Connect these pins and package bottom to RF/dc ground. See Figure 3 for the GND interface
schematic.
Local Oscillator Port. This pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 Ω. See Figure 4 for the LO interface
schematic.
Not Internally Connected. These pins are not connected internally. However, all data shown herein was
measured with these pins connected to RF/dc ground externally.
Intermediate Frequency Port. This pin is dc-coupled. For applications not requiring operation to dc,
block this pin externally using a series capacitor with a value that passes the necessary IF frequency
range. For operation to dc, to prevent device malfunction or failure, this pin must not source or sink
more than 2 mA of current. See Figure 5 for the IF interface schematic.
Radio Frequency Port. This pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 Ω. See Figure 6 for the RF interface
schematic.
Exposed Pad. The exposed pad must be connected to RF/dc ground.
INTERFACE SCHEMATICS
IF
13669-005
13669-003
Figure 3. GND Interface
13669-004
LO
Figure 5. IF Interface
RF
Figure 4. LO Interface
13669-006
GND
Figure 6. RF Interface
Rev. C | Page 5 of 22
HMC773A
Data Sheet
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
DOWNCONVERTER, UPPER SIDEBAND, IF = 500 MHz
0
60
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
50
–4
45
–6
ISOLATION (dB)
–8
–10
–12
–14
40
35
30
25
20
15
–16
10
–18
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-007
–20
6
8
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 7. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 10. Isolation vs. RF Frequency
0
0
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
–4
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–5
LO PORT RETURN LOSS (dB)
–2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
10
13669-010
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
LO TO RF
RF TO IF
LO TO IF
55
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–35
13669-008
–20
6
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 8. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Figure 11. LO Port Return Loss vs. LO Frequency, LO Drive = 13 dBm
0
0
CONVERSION GAIN
IF RETURN LOSS
–2
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–5
RF PORT RETURN LOSS (dB)
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30
–20
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 9. Conversion Gain and Return Loss vs. IF Frequency,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
–35
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 12. RF Port Return Loss vs. RF Frequency,
LO Frequency = 16 GHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm
Rev. C | Page 6 of 22
26
13669-012
–18
13669-009
CONVERSION GAIN, RETURN LOSS (dB)
8
13669-011
–18
Data Sheet
HMC773A
30
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
15
10
5
15
10
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-013
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 13. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 15. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
80
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
70
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
70
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
60
50
40
50
40
30
20
20
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-014
30
Figure 14. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 16. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Rev. C | Page 7 of 22
26
13669-016
80
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
20
13669-015
20
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
25
HMC773A
Data Sheet
DOWNCONVERTER, UPPER SIDEBAND, IF = 1000 MHz
0
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–18
–18
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 17. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 20. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
30
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
25
20
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
15
10
5
20
15
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-018
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 18. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
13669-021
5
Figure 21. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
80
80
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
70
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
70
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
60
50
40
50
40
30
20
20
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-019
30
Figure 19. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 22. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Rev. C | Page 8 of 22
26
13669-022
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
–6
–16
13669-017
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
–2
13669-020
0
Data Sheet
HMC773A
DOWNCONVERTER, UPPER SIDEBAND, IF = 3000 MHz
0
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
–4
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–18
–18
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 23. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 26. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
30
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
25
20
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
15
10
5
20
15
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-024
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 24. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
13669-027
5
Figure 27. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
80
80
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
70
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
70
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
60
50
40
50
40
30
20
20
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-025
30
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 28. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Figure 25. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Rev. C | Page 9 of 22
26
13669-028
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
–6
–16
13669-023
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
–2
13669-026
0
HMC773A
Data Sheet
DOWNCONVERTER, UPPER SIDEBAND, IF = 7000 MHz
0
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–16
–18
–18
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–20
13669-029
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 29. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 31. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
30
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
15
10
5
20
15
10
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-030
5
Figure 30. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 32. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Rev. C | Page 10 of 22
26
13669-032
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
–2
13669-031
0
Data Sheet
HMC773A
DOWNCONVERTER, LOWER SIDEBAND, IF = 500 MHZ
0
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–18
–18
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 33. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 36. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
30
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
15
10
5
20
15
10
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-034
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 34. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
13669-037
25
Figure 37. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
80
70
70
60
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
80
50
40
30
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
50
40
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
20
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-035
20
Figure 35. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 38. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Rev. C | Page 11 of 22
26
13669-038
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
–6
–16
13669-033
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
–2
13669-036
0
HMC773A
Data Sheet
DOWNCONVERTER, LOWER SIDEBAND, IF = 1000 MHz
0
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
–4
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–18
–18
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 39. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 42. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
30
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
15
10
20
15
10
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
5
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-040
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 40. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
13669-043
25
Figure 43. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
80
70
70
60
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
80
50
40
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
50
40
30
30
20
20
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-041
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
Figure 41. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 44. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Rev. C | Page 12 of 22
26
13669-044
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
–6
–16
13669-039
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
–2
13669-042
0
Data Sheet
HMC773A
DOWNCONVERTER, LOWER SIDEBAND, IF = 3000 MHz
0
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
–4
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–18
–18
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 45. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 48. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
30
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
15
10
20
15
10
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
5
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-046
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 46. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
13669-049
25
Figure 49. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
80
80
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
70
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
70
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
60
50
40
50
40
30
20
20
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-047
30
Figure 47. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
10
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 50. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Rev. C | Page 13 of 22
26
13669-050
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
–6
–16
13669-045
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
–2
13669-048
0
HMC773A
Data Sheet
DOWNCONVERTER, LOWER SIDEBAND, IF = 7000 MHz
0
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–6
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
–16
–18
–18
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–20
13669-051
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 51. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
Figure 53. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
30
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
25
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
20
15
10
5
20
15
10
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-052
5
Figure 52. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 54. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
Rev. C | Page 14 of 22
26
13669-054
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
9dBm
11dBm
13dBm
15dBm
17dBm
–2
13669-053
0
Data Sheet
HMC773A
DOWNCONVERTER, P1dB PERFORMANCE
20
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
16
14
14
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
16
12
10
8
6
6
2
2
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 55. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
IF = 500 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm, Upper Sideband
Figure 58. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
IF = 500 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm, Lower Sideband
20
20
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
18
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
18
16
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
14
12
10
8
6
14
12
10
8
6
4
4
2
2
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-056
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 56. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
IF = 3000 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm, Upper Sideband
13669-059
16
Figure 59. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
IF = 3000 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm, Lower Sideband
20
20
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
18
16
14
14
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
16
12
10
8
6
12
10
8
6
4
2
2
0
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13669-057
4
6
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
18
Figure 57. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
IF = 7000 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm, Upper Sideband
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 60. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
IF = 7000 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm, Lower Sideband
Rev. C | Page 15 of 22
13669-060
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
8
4
0
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
12
10
4
6
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
18
13669-055
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
18
13669-058
20
HMC773A
Data Sheet
UPCONVERTER, UPPER SIDEBAND
0
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
–4
–6
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
20
15
10
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-061
–20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 61. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 500 MHz
13669-064
–18
Figure 64. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 500 MHz
0
40
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
35
30
–6
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
–4
–8
–10
–12
25
20
15
–14
10
–16
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-062
–20
6
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 62. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 3000 MHz
Figure 65. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 3000 MHz
0
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
–4
–6
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
8
13669-065
5
–18
–8
–10
–12
–14
20
15
10
–16
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
22
24
26
Figure 63. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 7000 MHz
Rev. C | Page 16 of 22
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 66. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 7000 MHz
13669-066
–20
13669-063
–18
Data Sheet
HMC773A
UPCONVERTER, LOWER SIDEBAND
0
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
25
–4
–6
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
20
15
10
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-067
–20
6
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 67. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 500 MHz
Figure 70. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 500 MHz
0
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
–4
–6
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
8
13669-070
–18
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
20
15
10
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-068
–20
6
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 68. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 3000 MHz
Figure 71. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 3000 MHz
0
30
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
–2
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
25
–4
–6
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
8
13669-071
–18
–8
–10
–12
–14
–16
20
15
10
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
22
24
26
Figure 69. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 7000 MHz
Rev. C | Page 17 of 22
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 72. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO Drive = 13 dBm, IF = 7000 MHz
13669-072
–20
13669-069
–18
HMC773A
Data Sheet
NOISE FIGURE PERFORMANCE
25
20
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
16
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
20
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
18
15
10
5
14
12
10
8
6
4
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13669-073
6
Figure 73. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
Upper Sideband, IF = 500 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm (with LO Amplifier in Line
with Lab Bench LO Source)
6
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 75. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
Upper Sideband, IF = 500 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm (Without LO Amplifier in
Line with Lab Bench LO Source)
20
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
18
16
14
14
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
16
12
10
8
6
12
10
8
6
4
4
2
2
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
22
24
26
0
13669-074
0
6
+85°C
+25°C
–40°C
18
Figure 74. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
Lower Sideband, IF = 500 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm (with LO Amplifier in Line
with Lab Bench LO Source)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
22
24
26
13669-076
20
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
8
13669-075
2
0
Figure 76. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
Lower Sideband, IF = 500 MHz, LO Drive = 13 dBm (Without LO Amplifier in
Line with Lab Bench LO Source)
Rev. C | Page 18 of 22
Data Sheet
HMC773A
SPURIOUS PERFORMANCE
M × N Spurious Outputs, IF = 1000 MHz
Mixer spurious products are measured in dBc from the IF
output power level. Spurious values are (M × RF) – (N × LO).
N/A means not applicable.
The RF frequency = 9 GHz and RF input power = −10 dBm.
The LO frequency = 8 GHz and the LO input power = 13 dBm.
M × N Spurious Outputs, IF = 500 MHz
The RF frequency = 9 GHz and RF input power = −10 dBm.
The LO frequency = 8.5 GHz and the LO input power = 13 dBm.
M × RF
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
N/A
−0.7
+63.8
+73.1
+80.3
+78
1
+14
0
+58
+78.8
+90
+84.4
N × LO
2
3
+33.9 +42.7
+18.4 +47.7
+58.3 +64.4
+53.1 +56.1
+95.1 +95.2
+88.7 +91.9
M × RF
4
+74.4
+46.1
+67.3
+62.6
+94.6
+87.5
5
+50.1
+71.3
+86
+82.3
+97.3
+93.5
M × RF
0
1
2
3
4
5
1
10.5
0
63.9
82.7
74
N/A
N × LO
2
3
47.3
44.1
38.8
56.4
51.6
66.3
89.5
58.3
89.9
91.3
76.2
91.3
M × RF
4
N/A
65.2
83.3
85.4
97.4
89.1
5
N/A
N/A
629.7
87.2
92
100.5
M × RF
0
1
2
3
4
5
1
11.2
0
69.7
76.6
N/A
N/A
N × LO
2
3
38.7
N/A
39.9
55.6
58.8
73.1
88.9
60.8
78.5
91.6
N/A
79
M × RF
4
N/A
N/A
76.3
87.6
91.8
91.7
N × LO
2
3
+26.4 +62.6
+17.6 +61.1
+59
+62.5
+55.2 +53.7
+91.2 +84.4
+88.2 +89.8
4
+72.3
+59
+90.4
+68.1
+98.2
+99.1
5
+49.1
+68.2
+84.8
+77
+91.5
+98.1
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
N/A
17.7
83.8
75.6
N/A
N/A
1
7.7
0
61.4
88.5
75
N/A
N × LO
2
3
45.4
N/A
35.3
63.7
51.5
71
74.9
58.7
90
71.2
75.7
91.1
4
N/A
N/A
81.1
79.1
100.4
95.4
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
76.1
89.9
99.2
The RF frequency = 23 GHz and RF input power = −10 dBm.
The LO frequency = 22 GHz and the LO input power = 13 dBm.
The RF frequency = 23 GHz and RF input power = −10 dBm.
The LO frequency = 22.5 GHz and the LO input power = 13 dBm.
0
N/A
10.4
78.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
+11.9
0
+59.5
+77.1
+88.4
+85
The RF frequency = 16 GHz and RF input power = −10 dBm.
The LO frequency = 15 GHz and the LO input power = 13 dBm.
The RF frequency = 16 GHz and RF input power = −10 dBm.
The LO frequency = 15.5 GHz and the LO input power = 13 dBm.
0
N/A
17.8
85.1
76.6
N/A
N/A
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
N/A
−0.4
+63.4
+73.9
+81.6
+76.5
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
77
87.3
97.5
Rev. C | Page 19 of 22
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
N/A
10.4
77.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
1
13.2
0
73.9
77.3
N/A
N/A
N × LO
2
3
35.1
N/A
41
57.6
59.1
73.1
91.8
60.5
78.2
92.4
N/A
77.3
4
N/A
N/A
73
89.3
93.6
93
5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
91.3
100.1
HMC773A
Data Sheet
THEORY OF OPERATION
The HMC773A is a general-purpose, double balanced mixer
that can be used as an upconverter or a downconverter from
6 GHz to 26 GHZ.
When used a downconverter, the HMC773A downconverts
radio frequencies (RF) between 6 GHz and 26 GHz to
intermediate frequencies (IF) between dc and 8 GHz.
The mixer performs well with LO drives of 13 dBm or above,
and it provides excellent LO to RF and LO to IF suppression
due to optimized balun structures. The ceramic LCC package
eliminates the need for wire bonding and is compatible with high
volume, surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
When used as an upconverter, the mixer upconverts intermediate frequencies between dc and 8 GHz to radio frequencies
between 6 GHz and 26 GHz.
Rev. C | Page 20 of 22
Data Sheet
HMC773A
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
EVALUATION PCB INFORMATION
Figure 77 shows the typical application circuit for the HMC773A.
The HMC773A is a passive device and does not require any
external components. The LO and RF pins are internally
ac-coupled. When IF operation is not required until dc, it is
recommended to use an ac-coupled capacitor at the IF port.
When IF operation to dc is required, do not exceed the IF source
and sink current rating specified in the Absolute Maximum
Ratings section.
RF circuit design techniques must be implemented for the
evaluation board PCB shown in Figure 78. Signal lines must
have 50 Ω impedance, and the package ground leads and
exposed pad must be connected directly to the ground plane,
similar to that shown in Figure 78. Use a sufficient number of via
holes to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The
evaluation circuit board shown in Figure 78 is available from
Analog Devices, Inc., upon request.
12
1
LO
LO
11
Table 6. Bill of Materials for Evaluation PCB
EV1HMC773ALC3B
10
HMC773A
8
3
7
4 5
Item
J1, J2
J3
U1
PCB1
9
2
RF
RF
6
13669-077
IF
IF
1
Description
SRI SMA connector.
Johnson SMA connector.
HMC773ALC3B mixer.
125040 evaluation PCB. Circuit board
material: Rogers 4350.
125040 is the bare PCB. Reference EV1HMC773ALC3B when ordering the
evaluation PCB assembly.
13669-089
Figure 77. Typical Application Circuit
Figure 78. Evaluation PCB
Rev. C | Page 21 of 22
HMC773A
Data Sheet
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.36
0.30
0.24
0.08
BSC
10
0.50
BSC
PIN 1
12
1
9
EXPOSED
PAD
3
7
6
TOP VIEW
0.90
0.80
0.70
0.32
BSC
1.60
1.50 SQ
1.40
4
BOTTOM VIEW
1.00 REF
2.10 BSC
SIDE VIEW
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
PKG-004837
SEATING
PLANE
03-02-2017-A
3.05
2.90 SQ
2.75
Figure 79. 12-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-12-4)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
HMC773ALC3B
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
MSL
Rating 1
MSL3
Description 2
12-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
Package
Option
E-12-4
HMC773ALC3BTR
−40°C to +85°C
MSL3
12-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
E-12-4
HMC773ALC3BTR-R5
−40°C to +85°C
MSL3
12-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
E-12-4
EV1HMC773ALC3B
1
2
3
Evaluation PCB Assembly
The maximum peak reflow temperature is 260°C (see the Absolute Maximum Ratings section).
HMC773ALC3B and HMC773ALC3BTR body package material is alumina ceramic and the lead finish is gold over nickel.
HMC773ALC3B and HMC773ALC3BTR 4-digit lot number is represented by XXXX.
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registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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