HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC990LP4E is Ideal for:
Broadband Operation with no external matching
• Multiband/Multi-standard Cellular BTS Diversity
Receivers
Industry’s Most Compact Solution, 4x4 mm2 QFN
Package
• MIMO Infrastructure Receivers
• Wideband Radio Receivers
• Multiband Basestations & Repeaters
High-side and Low-side LO injection Operation
Wide IF Frequency Range
High Input IP3 of +25.6dBm @ 2200 MHz
Power Conversion Gain of 7.9 dB
TE
• GSM & 3G & LTE/WiMAX/4G
Input P1dB of 12 dBm
SSB Noise Figure of 9 dB
55 dBc Channel-to-Channel Isolation
Dedicated Enable Pins for IF & LO amplifiers
Single-ended RF & LO input ports
Functional Diagram
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MIXERS - SMT
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
General Description
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The HMC990LP4E is a high linearity, dual channel downconverting mixer optimized for multi-standard diversity
receiver applications that require low power consumption and small size. The HMC990LP4E features new
wideband limiting LO amplifiers to achieve an unprecedented RF bandwidth of 700 MHz to 3500 MHz. Unlike
conventional narrow-band downconverter RFICs, the
HMC990LP4E supports both high-side and low-side LO
injection over the entire RF frequency band. The RF and
LO input ports are internally matched to 50Ω.
The HMC990LP4E integrates LO and IF amplifiers with
enable functions, LO and RF baluns and high linearity passive mixer cores with bias control interface. The
balanced passive mixer combined with high-linearity IF
amplifier architecture of HMC990LP4E provides excellent LO-to-RF, LO-to-IF, and RF-to-IF isolations. The
HMC990LP4E provides a very low noise figure of 9dB,
and high IIP3 of +25.6dBm allowing device to be used in
demanding wideband applications. The HMC990LP4E’s
input IP3 can be further improved by external matching
for narrow-band applications. The HMC990LP4E has
typical less than 1.5W power consumption which can
be optimized through external bias control pins. The
HMC990LP4E also features a very fast enable control
interface for to be used for power saving in Time Division
Duplex (TDD) applications. The HMC990LP4E is housed
in a RoHS compliant 4x4 mm2 leadless QFN package.
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF Frequency = 150 MHz, LO Power = 0 dBm,
Typical
Units
RF Input Frequency Range
Parameter
700 - 3500
MHz
LO Input Frequency Range
600 - 3800
MHz
10 - 470
Parameter
RF=900 MHz[1]
RF=1900 MHz [2] [9]
Typ.
Typ.
Conversion Gain [8]
8.7
7.9
25.1
25.0
8.9
9.3
1 dB Compression (Input)
11.2
12.0
LO leakage @ RF port
-53
-52
RF to IF Isolation
45
LO Input Return Loss
-12
RF Input Return Loss
-11
IF Input Return Loss
-12
Channel to Channel Isolation
62
RF=2700 MHz [2]
Typ.
Typ.
Units
7.3
6.9
dB
25.6
24.3
dBm
10.0
10.3
dB
12.0
12.3
dBm
-51
-60
dBm
LE
IP3 (Input)
Noise Figure (SSB)
MHz
RF=2200 MHz [2]
TE
IF Output Frequency Range
[10]
41
42
42
dB
-13
-12
-11
dB
-13
-15
-17
dB
-12
-12
-12
dB
53
52
52
dBc
68
71
69
dBc
70
72
78
dBc
69
70
LO Input Drive Level
-6 to +3
-6 to +3
-6 to +3
-6 to +3
dBm
LO to IF Isolation [11]
-38
-38
-38
-38
dBc
B
SO
+2RF-2LO Response
+3RF-3LO Response
MIXERS - SMT
RF Input Power = -5dBm (-5 dBm / Tone for 2-Tone IP3 Tests, ∆f = 1MHz), VDD_LO1,2 = 3.3V,
VDD_IF[3], VDD_IF1,2 = 5V
Typical RF Narrow Band Matching Performance
See Application Section for Further Details
Typ.
Units
Frequency Range
Parameter
1850 - 2050
MHz
Conversion Gain
7.9
dB
IIP3
25
dBm
9.3
dB
IP1dB
12
dBm
RF to IF Isolation
41
dB
O
NF (SSB)
Channel to Channel Isolation
LO Input Drive Level
53
dBc
-6 to +3
dBm
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
DC Power Supply Specifications,
Conditions
Typ.
Max.
Units.
+4.75
+5
+5.25
V
LO Supply Volltage (VDD_LO1,2)
+3.15
+3.3
+3.45
V
VDD_IF
IF Amplifier Supply Current when enabled
148
[3]
24
mA
VCS1[5] + VCS2[5]
3
mA
VDD_IF[3]
IF Amplifier Supply Current when disabled
0
VDD_IF1[4] + VDD_IF2[4]
VCS1[5] + VCS2[5]
LO Amplifier Supply Current when disabled
Vgate Bias when enabled
LO_BIAS1 + LO_BIAS2
[6]
[6]
VDD_LO1,2
mA
4
mA
170
mA
4.6
mA
4
mA
5.4
mA
VGATE1 + VGATE2
3.6
mA
VGATE1 + VGATE2
2
mA
LO_BIAS1[6] + LO_BIAS2[6]
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Vgate Bias when disabled
VDD_LO1,2
mA
3
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LO Amplifier Supply Current when enabled
mA
VDD_IF1[4] + VDD_IF2[4]
TE
Parameter
MIXERS - SMT
Min.
IF Supply Voltage (VDD_IF[3], VDD_IF1,2[4])
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
LO/IF, Enable/Disable Interface Specifications,
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
LO_EN High Level
LO Amplifier Disabled
+3
+5
Max.
LO_EN Low Level
LO Amplifier Enabled
0
0
+1
V
IFA1_EN / IFA2_EN High Level
Channel1/2 IF Amplifier Disabled
+3
+5
5
V
IFA1_EN / IFA2_EN Low Level
Channel1/2 IF Amplifier Enabled
0
0
+1
Disable Settling Time[7]
V
30
ns
130
ns
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[1] High side LO injection, VGATE1,2 = 5.0V
[2] Low side LO injection, VGATE1,2 = 4.8V
[3] Supply voltage for IF amplifiers through choke inductors. See application circuit.
[4] Supply voltage for bias circuit of IF amplifiers. See application circuit.
[5] Bias Control pins for IF amplifiers. See application circuit.
[6] Bias Control pins for LO amplifier. See application circuit.
[7] Remove bypass capacitors on LO_EN and IFA1,2_EN pins for given settling times. See application circuit.
[8] Balun losses at IF output port are de-embedded.
[9] 1900 MHz matching band covers 1850 - 2050 MHz
[10] The part is characterized with IF = 150 MHz. External matching maybe needed for diffrent IF frequencies.
[11] LO Power is 0 dBm, RF Power is -5 dBm.
MIXERS - SMT
Enable Settling Time[7]
Units.
V
TE
Parameter
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. VGATE[1]
Input IP3 vs. VGATE[1]
31
29
10
27
8
23
21
4
TE
19
2
17
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.9 V
5.0 V
100
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
4.7 V
4.8 V
4.9 V
5 .0V
+3RF -3LO Response vs. VGATE[1]
B
SO
80
50
1.9
100
90
60
1.5
LE
+2RF -2LO Response vs. VGATE[1]
70
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.7 V
4.8 V
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
25
IIP3(dBm)
6
40
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
12
90
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.7V
4.8V
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.9V
5.0V
4.7V
4.8V
4.9V
5.0V
15
13
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
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Noise Figure vs. VGATE[1]
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.7 V
4.8 V
4.9 V
5.0 V
[1] VGATE is bias voltage for passive mixer cores (VGATE1 and VGATE2 pins). Refer to pin description table.
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. High Side LO
& Low Side LO @ VGATE=4.8V
Input IP3 vs. High Side LO
& Low Side LO @ VGATE=4.8V
31
29
10
IIP3 (dBm)
6
4
23
21
TE
19
2
17
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
2.7
3.1
3.5
2.7
3.1
3.5
3.1
3.5
LE
LO Leakage @ VGATE=4.8V
80
0
-20
B
SO
60
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
-40
-60
-80
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
@ RF PORT
@ IF PORT
Input IP3 vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE=4.8V
O
Conversion Gain vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE=4.8V
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
12
31
29
10
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
2.3
Low Side LO
RF/IF Isolation vs.
Temperature @ VGATE=4.8V
20
1.5
High Side LO
Low Side LO
40
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
High Side LO
ISOLATION (dB)
25
MIXERS - SMT
27
8
LEAKAGE (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
0.7
17
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
3.5
15
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0 dBm
+3 dBm
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3dBm
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
+2RF -2LO Response vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE=4.8V
+3RF -3LO Response vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE=4.8V
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
100
90
80
70
50
40
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
50
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.7
3.1
3.5
0 dBm
+3 dBm
LO Input Return Loss @ VGATE=4.8V
0
-5
-5
-10
B
SO
-15
-35
0.1
0.7
1.2
1.8
2.3
2.9
3.4
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.1
4
0.7
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.8
O
IF Output Return Loss @ VGATE=4.8V [1]
15
P1dB (dBm)
-5
-20
0.1
3.4
4
2.7
3.1
3.5
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ VGATE=4.8V
20
-15
2.9
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0
-10
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
2.3
LE
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
60
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
RF Input Return Loss @ VGATE=4.8V [1]
-30
70
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
-25
80
40
0.7
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
90
TE
60
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
MIXERS - SMT
100
10
5
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.8
0.9
1
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
[1] LO input Frequency = 1500MHz, LO power = 0 dBm.
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
31
29
10
23
21
4
TE
19
2
17
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
+3RF -3LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
100
90
B
SO
80
50
1.9
LE
100
60
1.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+2RF -2LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
70
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
25
IIP3 (dBm)
6
MIXERS - SMT
27
8
40
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
90
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.5
1.9
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
2.7
3.1
3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=5.0V
17
15
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
O
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
13
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
31
29
10
27
6
23
21
4
TE
19
2
17
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
+3RF -3LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
100
90
B
SO
80
50
1.9
LE
100
60
1.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+2RF -2LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
70
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
25
IIP3 (dBm)
8
40
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
12
90
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.5
1.9
2.7
3.1
3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.9V
17
15
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
O
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
13
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
31
29
10
23
21
4
TE
19
2
17
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
+3RF -3LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
100
90
B
SO
80
50
1.9
LE
100
60
1.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+2RF -2LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
70
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
25
IIP3 (dBm)
6
MIXERS - SMT
27
8
40
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
90
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.5
1.9
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
2.7
3.1
3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.8V
17
15
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
O
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
13
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
31
29
10
27
IIP3 (dBm)
8
6
4
23
21
TE
19
2
17
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
15
0.7
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
+3RF -3LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
100
90
B
SO
80
50
1.9
LE
100
60
1.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+2RF -2LO Response vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
70
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
25
40
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
12
90
80
70
60
50
40
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
2.7
3.1
3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
@ VGATE=4.7V
17
15
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
O
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
13
11
9
7
5
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Channel to Channel Isolation vs.
IF Frequency
70
65
65
60
55
50
45
45
40
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
40
0.7
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.5
1.9
4.7V
4.9V
4.8V
5.0V
2.7
3.1
3.5
IF=50MHz
IF=100MHz
IF=150MHz
IF=200MHz
IF=250MHz
IF=300MHz
IF=350MHz
Input IP3,
Channel Matching @ VGATE=4.8V
LE
12
31
29
10
27
6
4
B
SO
8
2
0
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
25
23
21
19
17
15
0.7
3.5
1.1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
2.7
3.1
3.5
CHANNEL 1
CHANNEL 2
CHANNEL 2
Input IP3 vs.
Vdd @ VGATE=4.8V
O
Conversion Gain vs.
Vdd @ VGATE=4.8V
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
CHANNEL 1
31
12
29
10
27
8
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN(dB)
2.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain,
Channel Matching @ VGATE=4.8V
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
55
TE
50
60
MIXERS - SMT
ISOLATION (dBc)
70
IIP3 (dBm)
ISOLATION (dBc)
Channel to Channel Isolation vs.
VGATE
6
4
25
23
21
19
2
0
0.7
17
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vdd_IF=4.75V, Vdd_LO=3.15V
Vdd_IF=5.00V, Vdd_LO=3.30V
Vdd_IF=5.25V, Vdd_LO=3.45V
3.1
3.5
15
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vdd_IF=4.75V, Vdd_LO=3.15V
Vdd_IF=5.0V, Vdd_LO=3.3V
Vdd_IF=5.25V, Vdd_LO=3.45V
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=850 MHz, VGATE=4.8V
IIP3 vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=850 MHz, VGATE=4.8V
31
29
10
27
IIP3 (dBm)
8
6
4
23
21
TE
17
0
15
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.6
0.7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
12
IIP3 vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=1800 MHz, VGATE=4.8V
LE
Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=1800 MHz, VGATE=4.8V
31
29
10
27
8
6
4
2
0
B
SO
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
25
19
2
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.5
0.6
0.7
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
MIXERS - SMT
12
25
23
21
19
17
15
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
O
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
All plots are for Low Side LO injection unless otherwise noted. Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Harmonics of LO
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO Spur @ RF Port
1
2
3
4
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0.7
-55
-48
-65
-64
0
xx
-39
-56
-50
-46
-50
1.1
-53
-50
-65
-54
1
-44
0
-40
-19
1.5
-53
-52
-66
-54
2
-66
-53
-60
-58
-76
1.9
-53
-49
-70
-64
3
-100
-59
-92
-66
-100
2.3
-54
-48
-68
-51
4
-113
-107
-112
-109
-110
2.7
-72
-46
-59
-48
3.1
-54
-51
-73
-48
3.5
-59
-63
-59
-46
TE
RF Freq. = 0.9 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 0.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
LE
LO = 0dBm
All values in dBm measured at RF port.
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
0
1
2
3
0
xx
-38
-37
-60
1
-50
0
-44
-35
2
-70
-56
-66
-64
4
nLO
4
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
-49
0
xx
-38
-39
-63
-45
-73
1
-54
0
-45
-45
-71
-84
2
-70
-81
-68
-78
-94
B
SO
mRF
3
MIXERS - SMT
nLO
LO Freq. (GHz)
-114
-75
-97
-66
-108
3
-121
-87
-102
-69
-100
-123
-132
-125
-111
-117
4
-123
-138
-123
-142
-117
RF Freq. = 1.9 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 1.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
RF Freq. = 2.5 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 2.4 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
O
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
VDD_IF
VDD_IF1
VDD_IF2
(V)
Idd_IF
(mA)
VDD_LO1,
VDD_LO2
(V)
Idd_LO
(mA)
4.75
162
3.15
177
5.00
180
3.30
170
5.25
198
3.45
181
Truth Table
IFA1_EN
(V)
IFAMP1
IFA2_EN
(V)
IFAMP2
LO_EN
(V)
LO_STAGES
Low
ON
Low
ON
Low
ON
High
OFF
High
OFF
High
OFF
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Recommended Operating Conditions
RF Input Power (VDD_IF= +5V, VDD_LO1,2=3.3V)
+20 dBm
LO Input Power (VDD_IF= +5V, VDD_LO1,2=3.3V)
+20 dBm
VDD_IF, VDD_LO1,2
6V
VGATE1,2
5.5V
Junction Temperature
Ambient Temperature
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
150
°C
85
°C
Temperature
175°C
5.05 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
12.8 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to 150°C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1B
-40
TE
Max. Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 77.63 mW/°C above 85°C)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
LE
MIXERS - SMT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
B
SO
Outline Drawing
O
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC SILICA AND
SILICON IMPREGNATED.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY.
3. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 100% MATTE TIN
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
6. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, WHITE INK, OR LASER MARK
LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
7. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAX. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAX.
8. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm
9. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
10. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
HMC990LP4E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
H990
XXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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HMC990LP4E
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Description
Interface Schematic
1, 6
RF1, RF2
RF input pins of the mixer, internally matched to 50 Ohms.
RF input pins require off_chip DC blocking capacitors.
See application circuit.
2,5
N/C
Not connected internally.
3,4
VDD_LO1,
VDD_LO2
3.3V bias supply for LO Drive stages. Refer to application circuit for appropriate filtering.
7
VGATE2
LE
MIXERS - SMT
Function
TE
Pin Number
Bias pins for mixer cores. Set from 4.7V to 5.0V for
operating frequency band.
8
23
9
10
VDD_IF2
Supply voltage pins for IF amplifiers’ bias circuits.
Connect to 5V supply through filtering.
VDD_IF1
IF2_P
IF2_N
IF1_N
Differential IF outputs.Connect to 5V supply through
choke inductors. See application circuit.
O
21
VGATE1
B
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IF1_P
11,20
VCS2,VCS1
Bias control pins for IF amplifiers. Connect to 5V supply
through 130 Ohms resistors. Refer to application section for proper values of resistors to adjust IF amplifier
current.
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Function
Description
12,19
IFA2_EN,
IFA1_EN
Enable pins for IF Amplifiers. When connected to LOW
or left unconnected, amplifiers are enabled.
For disable mode connect to HIGH.
13,14
LO_BIAS2,
LO_BIAS1
Bias control pins for LO Amplifiers. Connect to 5V
supply through 150 Ohms resistors. Refer to application section for proper volues of resistors to adjust LO
amplifier current.
15,17
GND
Connect to RF and DC ground.
16
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LO_IN
LO input of the mixer. Internally matched to 50 Ohms.
Requires off_chip DC blocking capacitor.
See application circuit.
LO_EN
Enable for LO Amplifiers. When connected to LOW or
left unconnected, amplifiers are enabled.
For disable mode connect to HIGH.
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Interface Schematic
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Pin Number
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Pin Descriptions (continued)
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Evaluation PCB
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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EVAL01- HMC990LP4E [1]
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Item
Description
J1 - J5
PCB Mount SMA Connector
TP1,TP2,TP4,TP5,TP8,TP13,TP14
Test Point
L1-L4
680 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
C45-C47,C50-C51,C53-C55
0.01 µF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg
C34,C38
4.7 µF CaSE A, Tantalum
C4
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2,C7,C19
1 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C6,C14,C23,C39-C44
10 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
R2,R4-R6,R8,R9-R11,R14-R15,R17-R18,R20,R22,R23,R25
0 ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R24
100 Kohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R26-R27
150 ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R28-R29
130 ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
T1-T2
1:4 Transformer - ETC4-1T-7TR.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
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Application Circuit - Broadband
Notes:
1-Differential IF output transmission lines should be symmetrical
2-Refer to evaluation PCB for component placements and distances
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0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Application Information
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The HMC990LP4E offers an easy-to-use and complete frequency conversion solution for diversity and MIMO receiver
applications in a highly compact 4x4 mm2 QFN package. The HMC990LP4E greatly simplifies the design of diversity
and MIMO receiver applications by increasing the integration level and reducing the number of required circuit elements thereby reducing cost, area, and power consumption.
Principle of Operation
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The HMC990LP4E has two identical, symmetrical double-balanced passive mixers. These mixers are driven from a
common single-ended LO input that is broadband matched to 50 Ω and requires only a standard DC-blocking capacitor. The single-ended LO input is converted into differential through the on-chip integrated balun followed by a LO
driver stage. The differential signal is divided into two differential paths and each mixer is driven by a separate LO
amplifier.
MIXERS - SMT
The HMC990LP4E is a broadband dual channel, high dynamic range, high gain, low noise, high-linearity downconverting mixer designed for covering RF frequencies from 700 MHz to 3.5 GHz. The HMC990LP4E’s low noise and
high linearity performance makes it suitable for a wide range of transmission standards, including LTE, CDMA, GSM,
MC-GSM, W-CDMA, UMTS, TD-SCDMA, WiMAX applications.
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The HMC990LP4E’s single-ended RF inputs are converted into differential through the on-chip integrated baluns.
The single-ended RF inputs are internally broadband matched to 50 Ω and require only standard DC-blocking capacitors. However, the HMC990LP4E’s RF inputs can be externally matched for narrow band application frequency with a
simple matching network including a series inductor and a shunt capacitor to further improve the performance. Please
refer to the application circuit for narrowband RF input matching for the detailed information.
The HMC990LP4E’s IF amplifiers are designed for differential 200 Ω output impedance. A few external components
are required at these IF outputs for the broadband frequency response as recommended in the application circuit.
Please refer to the IF output interface section for more information.
The HMC990LP4E requires 5V and 3.3V supply voltages and external bias voltages. Bias voltages generate reference
currents for the IF and LO amplifiers. 3.3V supply voltage and the external bias voltages can be generated from 5V
supply voltage to operate with a single supply. Please refer to the single supply operation section for more information.
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The reference currents to the LO amplifiers and IF amplifiers can be disabled through LO_EN and IFA1_EN, IFA2_EN
pins respectively. If the EN pins are connected to LOW or left unconnected, the part operates normally. If the EN pins
are connected to HIGH, the LO amplifiers and IF amplifiers are disabled.
Single Supply Operation
The HMC990LP4E requires 5V and 3.3V supply voltages and the external bias voltages. The external bias voltages
except VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages are already generated from 5V supply voltage on evaluation board (see application circuit). These bias voltages can be optimized by series resistances with appropriate values from the 5V supply to
the bias pins (VCS1, VCS2, LO_BIAS1, LO_BIAS2). The resistor values on VCS1, VCS2 and LO_BIAS1, LO_BIAS2
traces on evaluation board are 130 Ohms and 150 Ohms respectively. Refer to the VCS Interface and LO_BIAS Interface
section for more information.
The nominal VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages are 4.8V that is applied externally. However VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages
can be tuned between 4.7V and 5V for optimization of Input IP3 and conversion gain performances. After VGATE1,
VGATE2 pin voltages are optimized, these pin voltages can be generated from 5V supply by changing the values of
series resistors, R14 and R15. Refer to the VGATE interface section for more information.
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The 3.3V supply voltage for the LO amplifiers can be generated from 5V supply voltage by adding 20 Ohms resistors
between VDD_LO1, VDD_LO2 pins and 5V supply voltage. VDD_LO1 and VDD_LO2 pins are shorted and connected to VDD_LO1 test point on evaluation board, hence a 10 Ohms resistor (Rvdd_lo) can be added in series with
VDD_LO1 test point as shown in Figure 1. The resistor must have a power rating of 1/2W or more.
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Figure 1. Interface to generate 3.3V for VDD_LO1 and VDD_LO2 pins from 5V Supply.
VGATE Interface
18
30
15
25
INPUT IP3
12
20
9
15
6
10
CORVERSION GAIN
3
5
0
0.7
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
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The VGATE1, VGATE2 pins are bias pins for mixer cores. The nominal VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages are 4.8V that is
applied externally. However voltage can be tuned between 4.7V and 5V for optimizing input IP3 and conversion gain
performances for desired frequency band. Higher IIP3 values can be obtained by increasing the VGATE1, VGATE2
pin voltages but this will reduce mixer’s conversion gain. Figure-2 shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 for
four values of the VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages.
0
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4.7V
4.8V
4.9V
5.0V
Figure-2. Conversion Gain & IIP3 vs. RF Frequency over VGATE Pin Voltage
@25C, IF =100 MHz [1]
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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Table-1 shows the typical resistor values that need to be added in series with VGATE1, VGATE2 pins for different
VGATE voltages.A fine tune for R14 and R15 resistors can be needed if a better fit is required.
Table-1: Resistor values for different
VGATE pin voltages
Vgate1=Vgate2
R14=R15
4.7V
174 Ohm
4.8V
120 Ohm
56 Ohm
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4.9V
MIXERS - SMT
After the VGATE voltage is tuned for optimized IIP3 and conversion gain performance, the VGATE pin voltage can
be generated from 5V supply voltage by changing the value of series resistors, R14 and R15 from 0 Ohm to an appropriate value.
5.0V
0 Ohm
VCS Interface and LO_BIAS Interface
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The VCS1, VCS2 pins are bias pins for IF amplifiers on each channel and set the reference currents to these IF amplifiers. The VCS voltage is generated from the 5V supply by series resistances. Higher IIP3 values can be obtained by
reducing the values of these series resistances R28 and R29, which will increase the total supply current of the IF amplifiers. Figure-3a shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 vs. total supply current from the VDD_IF1, VDD_IF2
and VDD_IF test points at 1900MHz.
The LO_BIAS1, LO_BIAS2 pins are bias pins for LO amplifiers and set the reference currents to these LO amplifiers.
The LO_BIAS voltage is generated from the 5V supply by series resistances R26 and R27. Figure-3b shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 vs. total supply current from the VDD_LO1 test point at 1900MHz.
9
3
15
25
20
10
nominal bias condition
5
0
155
25
15
6
CORVERSION GAIN
30
0
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
195
200
IF SUPPLY CURRENT(mA)
Figure 3a. IIP3 and conversion gain vs. IF stage’s
Total supply current
@25C, RF=1900MHz, IF= 100MHZ , VGATE=4.8V [1]
12
INPUT IP3
9
15
6
3
10
CORVERSION GAIN
nominal bias condition
5
0
150
20
IIP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3
18
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
12
30
IIP3 (dBm)
15
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
18
0
155
160
165
170
175
180
185
190
LO SUPPLY CURRENT(mA)
Figure 3b. IIP3 and conversion gain vs. LO stage’s
Total supply current
@25C, RF=1900MHz, IF= 100MHZ , VGATE=4.8V [1]
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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Table-2 and Table-3 show the typical resistor values that are used in series with VCS1, VCS2 and LO_BIAS1,
LO_BIAS2 pins for different total supply current values of IF and LO stages. A fine tune for these resistors can be
needed if a better fit is required.
Table-2: Resistor values for total supply
current of IF Amplifiers
R28=R29
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IF Amplifiers Total Supply Current
155mA
820 Ohm
180mA
590 Ohm
390 Ohm
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200mA
Table-3: Resistor values for total supply
current of LO Amplifier
R26=R27
150mA
620Ohm
170mA
270 Ohm
190mA
0 Ohm
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LO Amplifier Total Supply Current
External RF Matching
The HMC990LP4E’s RF inputs are internally broadband matched to 50Ω. RF inputs can be externally matched for
a specific RF frequency band of interest to further improve Input IP3 (IIP3). Matching RF inputs to a specific RF frequency band can be easily accomplished by adding a series inductor and a shunt capacitor. See Table-4 for values of
the external matching components for corresponding RF frequency bands. Figure-4 shows the application circuit with
the external components on RF input pins.
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LO_BIAS2 and VGATE1, VGATE2 pin voltages can be optimized for a specific RF frequency band by changing the
resistor values in series with these pins. Table-1 shows the resistor values (R14, R15) for corresponding VGATE pin
voltage. Table-4 shows the resistor value (R26) for recommended LO_BIAS2 pin voltage.
Figure-5 shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 for 900MHz,1900MHz and 2500MHz RF frequency bands.
Table-4: Components for Selected Frequency Bands
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Tune Option
Lmatch
Cmatch1,
Cmatch2
R26
Recommended VGATE1,2
Voltages
900 MHz
6.8nH
2.7pF
Open
150 Ohms
5.0V
1900 MHz
2.7nH
1pF
Open
270 Ohms
4.8V
2500MHz
1nH
Open
1pF
270 Ohms
4.8V
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BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Figure-4. Application Circuit for Narrowband RF Input Matching
9
35
25
15
30
20
15
6
10
CORVERSION GAIN
3
0
700
800
900
1000
9
20
6
15
3
0
0
1100
25C
85C
-40C
Figure-5a. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching
25
INPUT IP3
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
for 900 MHz band
VGATE=5.0 V, IF=100 MHz [1]
12
10
CORVERSION GAIN
1700
IIP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3
12
18
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
15
30
IIP3 (dBm)
18
5
1800
1900
2000
2100
2200
FREQUENCY (GHz)
25C
-40C
85C
Figure-5b. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching
for 1900 MHz band
VGATE=4.8 V, IF=100 MHz [1]
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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18
35
30
INPUT IP3
12
25
9
20
6
15
3
IIP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
10
CORVERSION GAIN
0
5
2400
2500
2600
2700
TE
2300
FREQUENCY (GHz)
25C
-40C
85C
Figure-5c. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching for 2500 MHz bandVGATE=4.8 V, IF=100 MHz [1]
It is recommended to use high side LO injection for RF frequencies below 1GHz for better IIP3. For instance, higher
IIP3 can be obtained if LO input is driven with high side at RF=900 MHz. Please refer to Figure-6.
31
29
IIP3 (dBm)
27
25
23
21
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15
17
15
0.7
1.1
1.5
1.9
2.3
2.7
3.1
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
High Side LO
Low Side LO
Figure-6. Input IP3 vs. High Side LO & Low Side LO @ VGATE=4.8V
Input IP3 Dependence on RF Input Power
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The HMC990LP4E accepts a wide range of RF input power. Figure-7 shows the IIP3 vs. RF input power for 1900 MHz
RF and 150 MHz IF.
31
29
IIP3(dBm)
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
RF POWER (dBm)
1900MHz
Figure-7. IIP3 vs. RF Input Power, RF=1900MHz, IF=150MHz, VGATE=4.8V
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC990LP4E
v06.0114
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DUAL CHANNEL DOWNCONVERTER,
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
The HMC990LP4E’s differential IF output pins are biased at the 5V supply voltage through choke inductors as shown
in the application circuit. The default values of these choke inductors are 680nH. Figure-8 shows the measured conversion gain vs. IF frequency where 1-dB IF bandwidth is around 470MHz and 3-dB IF bandwidth is above 700MHz.
Higher IF bandwidth values can be obtained by reducing the value of the choke inductors.
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The baluns at the IF outputs are used to convert the 200 Ohms differential output impedance of HMC990LP4E to
single-ended 50 Ohms for characterization.
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
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IF Output Interface
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Figure-8. Conversion gain vs. IF Frequency @ LO=1.5GHz [1]
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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