HMC571LC5
v07.0809
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 21 - 25 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC571LC5 is ideal for: • Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
Features
Conversion Gain: 9 dB Image Rejection: 18 dB 2 LO to RF Isolation: 35 dB Noise Figure: 3 dB Input IP3: +2 dBm
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• Military Radar, EW & ELINT • Satellite Communications
RoHS Compliant 5x5 mm SMT Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC571LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q downconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. This device provides a small signal conversion gain of 9 dB with a noise figure of 3.0 dB and 18 dB of image rejection across the frequency band. The HMC571LC5 utilizes an LNA followed by an image reject mixer which is driven by an active x2 multiplier. The image reject mixer eliminates the need for a filter following the LNA, and removes thermal noise at the image frequency. I and Q mixer outputs are provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to select the required sideband. The HMC571LC5 is a much smaller alternative to hybrid style image reject mixer downconverter assemblies, and it eliminates the need for wire bonding by allowing the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, IF = 100 MHz, LO = +4 dBm, Vdd = 3.5 Vdc*
Parameter Frequency Range, RF Frequency Range, LO Frequency Range, IF Conversion Gain (As IRM) Noise Figure Image Rejection 1 dB Compression (Input) 2 LO to RF Isolation 2 LO to IF Isolation IP3 (Input) Amplitude Balance Phase Balance Total Supply Current *Data taken as IRM with external IF Hybrid 18 -7 50 40 +4 9 Min. Typ. 21.2 - 23.7 9 - 14 DC - 3.5 11 3 22 -5 60 45 +6 0.8 5 125 165 15 -9 55 38 -1 8 Max. Min. Typ. 21 - 25 9 - 14 DC - 3.5 11 3 23 -6 40 45 +5 0.3 4 125 165 Max. Units GHz GHz GHz dB dB dB dBm dB dB dBm dB Deg mA
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HMC571LC5
v07.0809
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 21 - 25 GHz
Data Taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
20 15 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 10 5 0 -5 -10 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -40C
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
35 30 IMAGE REJECTION (dB) 25 20 15 10 5 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -40C
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Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
20
Return Loss
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
15 RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
10
-10
5
0dBm +2dBm +4dBm +6dBm +8dBm
-15
0
-20
RF LO
-5 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
0 -2 -4 -6 P1dB (dBm) -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -40C
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
15 10 5 IP3 (dBm) 0 -5 -10 -15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO = 0 dBm LO = +2 dBm LO = +4 dBm LO = +6 dBm LO = +8 dBm
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC571LC5
v07.0809
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 21 - 25 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid Isolations
10 0 RF/IF2
IF Bandwidth*
20 15 10 RESPONSE (dB) 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 0.5
CONVERSION GAIN RETURN LOSS
ISOLATION (dB)
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-10 -20 -30 2LO/IF1 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 2LO/IF2 2LO/RF RF/IF1
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 -0.5 -1 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO = 0 dBm LO = +2 dBm LO = +4 dBm LO = +6 dBm LO = +8 dBm
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
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PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
10
5
0
LO = 0 dBm LO = +2 dBm LO = +4 dBm LO = +6 dBm LO = +8 dBm
-5
-10 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive, LO Frequency = 10.3 GHz
6 5 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 4 3 2 1 0 0.5
0dBm +2dBm +4dBm +6dBm +8dBm
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive, IF Frequency = 100 MHz
6 5 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 4 3 2 1 0 9.5
LO = 0dBM LO = 2dBM LO = 4dBM LO = 6dBM LO = 8dBM
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid, LO frequency fi xed at 10.3 GHz and RF varied
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC571LC5
v07.0809
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 21 - 25 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO mRF 0 1 2 3 4 0 xx 20 xx xx xx 1 31 32 xx xx xx 2 19 0 72 xx xx 3 25 31 62 xx xx 4 38 48 43 81 xx
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF LO Drive Vdd Channel Temperature Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C) (derate 9.56 mW/°C above 85°C) Thermal Resistance (RTH) (channel to package bottom) Storage Temperature Operating Temperature ESD Sensitivity (HBM) +2 dBm + 13 dBm 5.5V 175°C 860 mW 104.6 °C/W -65 to +150 °C -55 to +85 °C Class 1B
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RF = 18 GHz @ -20 dBm LO = 8.5 GHz @ +4 dBm Data taken without IF hybrid All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF -2LO = 1 GHz)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30 - 80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKLE 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC571LC5
v07.0809
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 21 - 25 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number 1 Function VddLO Description Power supply for first stage of LO amplifier. Interface Schematic
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2, 4 - 6, 8, 9, 12 - 18, 21, 22, 25 - 28, 31, 32 3
N/C
No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
VddLO2
Power supply for second stage of LO amplifier.
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VddRF
Power supply for RF LNA.
10, 19, 24, 29
GND
These pins and ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 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 frequency range. For operation to DC, this pin must not sink / source more than 3 mA of current or part non-function and possible failure will result. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
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RF
20
IF2
23
IF1
30
LO
Typical Application
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HMC571LC5
v07.0809
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 21 - 25 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 113758 [1]
Item C1 - C4 J1, J4 J2, J3 J5 - J7 U1 PCB [2] Description Capacitor 0603, 0.01 μF PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, SRI PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson DC Pin HMC571LC5 113756 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com