HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
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GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
Features
input iP3: +25 dBm Low input LO Drive: +2 to +6 dBm High LO to rF isolation: 32 dB Low Conversion Loss: 8 dB single Positive supply: +5V @ 56 mA 24 Lead Ceramic 4x4mm sMT Package: 16mm²
Typical Applications
The HMC215LP4 / HMC215LP4e is ideal for Wireless infrastructure Applications:
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• PCs / 3G infrastructure • Base stations & repeaters • WiMAx & WiBro • isM & Fixed Wireless
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC215LP4 & HMC215LP4e are high linearity, double-balanced converter iCs that operate from 1.7 to 4.0 GHz and deliver a +25 dBm input third order intercept point. The LO amplifier output and high dynamic range mixer input are positioned so that an external LO filter can be placed in series be-tween them. The converter provides 32 dB of LO to rF isolation and is ideal for upconverter and downconverter applications. The iC operates from a single +5V supply consuming 56 mA of current and accepts a LO drive level of 2 to 6 dBm. The design requires no external baluns and supports iF frequencies between DC and 1 GHz. The HMC215LP4(e) is pin for pin compatible with the HMC552LP4(e), which operates from 1.6 to 3.0 GHz.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25°C, LO = +4 dBm, Vcc = +5V, IF = 100 MHz*
Parameter Frequency range, rF, LO Frequency range, iF Conversion Loss Noise Figure (ssB) LO to rF isolation LO to iF isolation iP3 (input) 1 dB Compression (input) LO Drive input Level (Typical) supply Current (icc) 23 10 Min. Typ. 1.7 - 4.0 DC - 1.0 8.0 8.5 32 20 25 17 2 to 6 56 60 11 Max. Units GHz GHz dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm mA
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO and configured as shown in application circuit.
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HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
v01.0111
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
Isolation
0
RF to IF LO to RF LO to IF
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5 ISOLATION (dB)
-10
-20
-10
10
4.5
-30
-15
+25C +85C -40C
-40
-20 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss
0
-10
LO= 0 dBm LO= +2 dBm LO= +4 dBm LO= +6 dBm LO= +8 dBm
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
RF LO
-10
-15
-15
-20 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
IF Bandwidth
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
-5
-10
-10
-15 Conversion Gain Return Loss
-15
LO= 0 dBm LO= +2 dBm LO= +4 dBm LO= +6 dBm
-20
-20 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 FREQUENCY (GHz)
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
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Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
35 30 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 25 20 15 10 5 1.5
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
40 35 INPUT IP3 (dBm)
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30 25 20 15 10 5 1.5
+25C +85C -40C
LO= 0 dBm LO= +2 dBm LO= +4 dBm LO= +6 dBm
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
80 70 INPUT IP2 (dBm) 60 50 40 30 20 1.5
+25C +85C -40C
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
80 70 INPUT IP2 (dBm) 60 50 40 30 20 1.5
LO= 0 dBm LO= +2 dBm LO= +4 dBm LO= +6 dBm
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
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MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO mrF 0 xx 5 78 83 103 1 -4 0 66 97 101 2 10 22 60 92 106 3 14 37 63 80 105 4 32 49 93 80 101 0 1 2 3
18 INPUT P1dB (dBm)
16
14
+25C +85C -40C
4
12
rF Freq. = 1.9 GHz @ -10 dBm LO Freq. = 1.8 GHz @ 4 dBm All values in dBc relative to the iF power level.
4 4.5
10 1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
v01.0111
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
Typical Supply Current
Harmonics of LO
nLO spur @ rF Port LO Freq. (GHz) 1.0 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3.0 1 32 28 29 33 35 34 2 40 19 16 18 23 20 3 27 25 30 27 34 41 4 40 30 42 44 41 44
Vcc +5.0
icc (mA) 56 mA
Absolute Maximum Ratings
rF / iF input (Vcc= +5V) LO Drive (Vcc= +5V) BiAs Junction Temperature Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C) (derate 5.21 mW/°C above 85°C) Thermal resistance (junction to ground paddle) storage Temperature Operating Temperature +22 dBm +10 dBm
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+7 Vdc 150°C 0.339 W 192 °C/W -65 to +150°C -40 to +85°C
LO = 4 dBm All values in dBc below input LO level measured at rF port.
eLeCTrOsTATiC seNsiTiVe DeViCe OBserVe HANDLiNG PreCAUTiONs
Outline Drawing
NOTes: 1. LeADFrAMe MATeriAL: COPPer ALLOY 2. DiMeNsiONs Are iN iNCHes [MiLLiMeTers] 3. LeAD sPACiNG TOLerANCe is NON-CUMULATiVe. 4. PAD BUrr LeNGTH sHALL Be 0.15mm MAxiMUM. PAD BUrr HeiGHT sHALL Be 0.05mm MAxiMUM. 5. PACKAGe WArP sHALL NOT exCeeD 0.05mm. 6. ALL GrOUND LeADs AND GrOUND PADDLe MUsT Be sOLDereD TO PCB rF GrOUND.
Package Information
Part Number HMC215LP4 HMC215LP4e Package Body Material
7. reFer TO HiTTiTe APPLiCATiON NOTe FOr sUGGesTeD LAND PATTerN.
Lead Finish sn/Pb solder 100% matte sn
MsL rating MsL1 MsL1
[1]
Package Marking [3] H215 xxxx H215 xxxx
Low stress injection Molded Plastic roHs-compliant Low stress injection Molded Plastic
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number xxxx
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HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
v01.0111
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description interface schematic
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Mix LO
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
2, 6 - 9, 11 - 17, 19 - 24
N/C
No connection. These pins may be connected to rF ground. Performance will not be affected.
3
BiAs
Power supply for the LO amplifier. Three external bypass capacitors are recommended for optimum performance, as illustrated in the application circuit.
4
GND
Backside of package has exposed metal ground paddle that must also be connected to ground.
5
LO
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 1.7 to 4.0 GHz. An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
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iF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring operation to DC, this port should be DC blocked externally using a series capacitor whose value has been chosen to pass the necessary iF frequency range. For operation to DC, this pin must not source/sink more than 18 mA of current or die non-function and possible die failure will result.
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rF
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Application Circuit
recommended Components Values (iF = DC - 300 MHz) C3 C4 C1, C2, C5 L1 r1 1000 pF 2.2 µF 100 pF 18 nH 18 Ohm
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HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
v01.0111
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 115820 [1]
item J1 - J3 J4, J5 C1, C2, C5 C3 C4 L1 r1 U1 PCB [2] Description PCB Mount sMA rF Connector DC Pin 100 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 1000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum 18 nH Chip inductor, 0603 Pkg. 18 Ohm resistor, 1210 1/8 watt Pkg. HMC215LP4 / HMC215LP4e 113417 evaluation Board
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 Hittite upon request.
[1] reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: rogers 4350
F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com