HMC621LP4E

HMC621LP4 / 621LP4E v01.0708 RFIC DOWNCONVERTER SMT, 0.9 - 1.6 GHz 9 mixers - Downconverters - smt Typical Applications the Hmc621LP4 / Hmc621LP4e is ideal for: • cellular/3G and Lte/wimAx/4G • Bts & infrastructure • repeaters and Femtocells • Public safety radio • Access Points Features High output iP3: +33 dBm Low noise Figure: 4.5 dB Low input Lo Drive: 0 dBm High Lo to rF isolation: 45 dB High conversion Gain: 30 dB 24 Lead 4x4mm smt Package: 16mm2 Functional Diagram General Description the Hmc621LP4e is a highly integrated downconverter ic that operates from 0.9 to 1.6 GHz. the Hmc621LP4e incorporates a high dynamic range, single-balanced mixer core with integrated rF, Lo and iF amplifiers, making it ideal for compact transceiver applications in cellular//3G & Lte/wimAx/4G. this versatile converter rFic operates with a low Lo input power level of only 0 dBm, provides 30 dB conversion gain, and exhibits +33 dBm output iP3. the integrated rF amplifier provides for an overall noise figure of only 4.5 dB. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF= 200 MHz, LO= 0 dBm, Vbias [1] = +5V [2] Parameter Frequency range, rF Frequency range, Lo Frequency range, iF conversion Gain noise Figure (ssB) Lo to rF isolation iP3 (output) 1 dB compression (output) Lo Drive input Level (typical) supply current (ibias) 36 27 min. typ. 0.9 - 1.0 0.45 - 1.5 50 - 500 30 4.5 45 31 18.5 -3 to +3 230 325 19 23 max. min. typ. 0.9 - 1.6 0.85 - 1.1 50 - 500 27 4.5 30 33 19 -3 to +3 250 325 max. Units GHz GHz mHz dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm mA [1] see Application circuit [2] Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter with low side Lo & iF = 200 mHz 9-1 For 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 HMC621LP4 / 621LP4E v01.0708 RFIC DOWNCONVERTER SMT, 0.9 - 1.6 GHz Conversion Gain vs. Temperature 35 Isolation 30 20 9 RF/IF LO/RF LO/IF CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 30 ISOLATION (dB) 10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 25 20 +25 C +85 C -40 C 15 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 -50 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive 35 Return Loss 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 30 -5 RF LO -10 25 -15 20 -3 dBm 0 dBm +3 dBm -20 15 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 -25 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency 35 IF Bandwidth, LO = 0.8 GHz 35 25 RESPONSE (dB) 15 5 -5 -15 IF Return Loss Conversion Gain CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 30 IF = 50MHz IF = 200MHz IF = 500MHz 25 20 15 0.6 -25 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) For 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 9-2 mixers - Downconverters - smt HMC621LP4 / 621LP4E v01.0708 RFIC DOWNCONVERTER SMT, 0.9 - 1.6 GHz 9 mixers - Downconverters - smt Output IP3 vs. Temperature 40 Output IP2 vs. Temperature 50 35 IP3 (dBm) IP2 (dBm) +25 C +85 C -40 C 45 30 40 25 35 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 30 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. LO Drive 40 Output IP2 vs. LO Drive 50 35 IP3 (dBm) IP2 (dBm) -3 dBm 0 dBm +3 dBm 45 30 40 25 35 -3 dBm 0 dBm +3 dBm 20 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 30 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. IF Frequency 40 Output P1dB vs. Temperature 21 35 P1dB (dBm) IP3 (dBm) 20 30 19 25 IF = 50MHz IF = 200MHz IF = 500MHz 18 +25 C +85 C -40 C 20 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 17 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) 9-3 For 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 HMC621LP4 / 621LP4E v01.0708 RFIC DOWNCONVERTER SMT, 0.9 - 1.6 GHz Noise Figure vs. Temperature 10 Absolute Maximum Ratings rF / iF input (vbias = +5v) Lo Drive (vbias = +5v) +10 dBm +10 dBm +5.5 vdc 8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 9 mixers - Downconverters - smt 9-4 vbias Junction temperature continuous Pdiss (t = 85°c) (derate 20.8 mw/°c above 85°c) thermal resistance (junction to ground paddle) storage temperature operating temperature 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 6 150 °c 1.36 w 47.9 °c/w -65 to +150°c -40 to +85°c 4 +25 C +85 C -40 C 2 0 0.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) Typical Supply Current vbias (v) 4.5 5.0 5.5 ibias (mA) 210 250 290 eLectrostAtic sensitive Device oBserve HAnDLinG PrecAUtions Absolute Bias Resistor (R1) Range & Recommended Bias Resistor Values for Idd RF [3] vbias (v) rbias (r1) min (ohms) max (ohms) r1 ohms 820 5v 0 open circuit 2k 3.92k 10k [3] external bias resistor r1 sets the Dc current of the rF Amp idd rF 65 78 88 90 Typical Performance Cascade Analysis (RF = 900 to 1000 MHz, IF = 50 to 250 MHz, LO = Low Side or High Side) Component Level Description rF LnA rF Filter* Passive mixer w/ Lo Amp iF Amp Hmc621LP4 Gain (dB) 16.0 -1.5 -8.5 22.0 nF (dB) 0.5 1.5 8.5 2.8 14.5 19.5 24.5 37.0 50.0 88.0 250.0 oP1dB (dBm) 21.0 oiP3 (dBm) 33.5 +5v current 88.0 Gain (dB) 16.0 14.5 6.0 28.0 28.0 Cumulative MCM Performance oP1dB (dBm) 21.0 19.5 9.4 19.2 19.2 nF (dB) 0.5 0.5 1.3 2.0 2.0 oiP3 (dBm) 33.5 32.0 21.0 36.0 36.0 iiP3 (dBm) 17.5 17.5 15.0 8.0 8.0 cumulative mcm Performance * rF image rejection filter is not included in the released eval boards. For 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 HMC621LP4 / 621LP4E v01.0708 RFIC DOWNCONVERTER SMT, 0.9 - 1.6 GHz 9 mixers - Downconverters - smt 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. 7. reFer to Hittite APPLicAtion note For sUGGesteD LAnD PAttern. Package Information Part number Hmc621LP4 Hmc621LP4e Package Body material Low stress injection molded Plastic roHs-compliant Low stress injection molded Plastic Lead Finish sn/Pb solder 100% matte sn msL rating msL1 msL1 [1] Package marking [3] H621 xxxx H621 xxxx [2] [1] max peak reflow temperature of 235 °c [2] max peak reflow temperature of 260 °c [3] 4-Digit lot number xxxx 9-5 For 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 HMC621LP4 / 621LP4E v01.0708 RFIC DOWNCONVERTER SMT, 0.9 - 1.6 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin number Function Description interface schematic 9 mixers - Downconverters - smt 9-6 1 vddrF Power supply voltage for the rF amplifier. choke inductor and bypass capacitors are required. see application circuit. 2 res this pin is used to set the Dc current of the rF amplifier by selection of external bias resistor. see application circuit and bias resistor value table. 3 rFin this pin is matched to 50 ohms. 4, 6 - 8, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18 - 20, 23, 24 5 n/c no connection necessary. these pins may be connected to rF/Dc Ground Backside of package has exposed metal ground paddle that must also be connected to ground. GnD 9 Loin this pin is Ac coupled and matched to 50 ohms. 12 vddLo Power supply for Lo amplifier. An external rF bypass capacitor is required. 14 mixiF this pin is Dc coupled. For applications not requiring operation to Dc this port should be Dc blocked externally using a series capacitor. choose value of capacitor to pass iF frequency desired. For operation to Dc, this pin must not sink/source more than 40 mA of current or failure may result. this pin is Dc coupled. An off chip Dc blocking capacitor is required. 15 iFin 17 iFoUt iF output and Dc Bias (vcc) for the output stage. For 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 HMC621LP4 / 621LP4E v01.0708 RFIC DOWNCONVERTER SMT, 0.9 - 1.6 GHz 9 mixers - Downconverters - smt Pin Descriptions Pin number (Continued) Description interface schematic Function 21 mixrF this pin is Dc coupled and matched to 50 ohms. 22 rFoUt this pin is matched to 50 ohms. Application Circuit 9-7 For 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 HMC621LP4 / 621LP4E v01.0708 RFIC DOWNCONVERTER SMT, 0.9 - 1.6 GHz Evaluation PCB 9 mixers - Downconverters - smt 9-8 List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 118841 [1] item J1 - J7 J8 - J10 c1, c4 - c7 c8, c9 c10 c11, c13 c15 c16 c17 r1 r2 L2 L3 L4 U1 PcB [2] Description smA connector 2mm 12 pos vertical molex connector 100 pF capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 1000 pF capacitor, 0603 Pkg. 10 nF capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 820 pF capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 0.47 µF capacitor, 0603 Pkg. 1 µF capacitor, 0603 Pkg. 10 nF capacitor, 0603 Pkg. 3.92k ohm resistor, 0402 Pkg. 1.8 ohm resistor, 1206 Pkg. 18 nH inductor, 0603 Pkg. 110 nH inductor, 0603 Pkg. 15 nH inductor, 0603 Pkg. Hmc621LP4(e) - Downconverter 118869 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 or Arlon 25rF, Fr4 For 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