HMC869LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 12 - 16 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC869LC5 is ideal for: • Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
Features
Conversion Gain: 14 dB Image Rejection: 32 dB LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB Noise Figure: 2.8 dB Input IP3: -1 dBm
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• Military Radar, EW & ELINT • Satellite Communications
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm2
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC869LC5 is a GaAs MCM I/Q downconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. This device provides a small signal conversion gain of 14 dB with a noise figure of 2.8 dB and 32 dB of image rejection. The HMC869LC5 utilizes an LNA followed by an image reject mixer which is driven by an LO buffer amplifier. 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 HMC869LC5 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 = +2 dBm, VD3 = 5V, VD1, VD2 = 3V*
Parameter Frequency Range, RF Frequency Range, LO Frequency Range, IF Conversion Gain (As IRM) Noise Figure Image Rejection 1 dB Compression (Input) LO to RF Isolation LO to IF Isolation IP3 (Input) Amplitude Balance Phase Balance Supply Current (ID1 + ID2) Supply Current (ID3) *Data taken as IRM with external 90° IF Hybrid 30 20 15 10 Min. Typ. 12 - 16 8.5 - 19.5 DC - 3.5 14 2.8 32 -10 45 32 -1 0 ±10 60 100 88 120 Max. Units GHz GHz GHz dB dB dB dBm dB dB dBm dB Deg mA mA
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HMC869LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 12 - 16 GHz
Data Taken As IRM With External 90° IF Hybrid Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
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Image Rejection vs. Temperature
50
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
15
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
40
+25C +85C -40C
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30
5
+25C +85C -40C
20
0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
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Return Loss
0
LO RF
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5 RETURN LOSS (dB) 15 16 17 15
-10
10
-2 dBm 0 dBm +2 dBm +4 dBm +6 dBm
-15
5
-20
0 11 12 13 14 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
-4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
2
0
P1dB (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
+25C +85C -40C
-2
-4
-2 dBm 0 dBm +2 dBm +4 dBm
-6
-8 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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
HMC869LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 12 - 16 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid Isolations
10 0 -10 -20 LO/IF2 -30 LO/IF1 -40 -50 LO/RF -60 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) -30 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 RF/IF1
IF Bandwidth*
30 20 RESPONSE (dB) 10 0 -10 -20
RETURN LOSS CONVERSION GAIN
ISOLATION (dB)
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RF/IF2
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
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-2 dBm 0 dBm +2 dBm +4 dBm
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
20 15 PHASE BALANCE (degrees) 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20
-2 dBm 0 dBm +2 dBm +4 dBm
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
3
1
-1
-3
-5 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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12
13
14
15
16
17
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive, LO Frequency = 12 GHz
6 5 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 4 3 2 1 0 0.5
-4 dBm -2 dBm 0 dBm +2 dBm +4 dBm
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive, IF Frequency = 100 MHz
6 5 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 4 3 2 1 0
-2 dBm 0 dBm +2 dBm +4 dBm
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
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12
13
14
15
16
17
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid, LO frequency fi xed at 12 GHz and RF varied
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HMC869LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 12 - 16 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO mRF 0 1 2 3 4 0 xx 22 74 99 xx 1 43 xx 67 97 104 2 40 42 xx 73 120 3 54 56 74 xx 102 4 xx 77 98 90 xx
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF LO Drive VD1, VD2 VD3 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 +5 dBm +20 dBm 4.0V 5.5V 150 °C 0.65 W 71 °C/W -65 to +150 °C -40 to +85 °C
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RF = 13.6 GHz @ -20 dBm LO = 13.5 GHz @ +2 dBm Data taken without IF hybrid All values in dBc below IF power level.
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
HMC869LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 12 - 16 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number 1, 5, 7 - 9, 13 - 16, 22 - 27, 30 - 32 2, 4, 10, 12, 17, 19, 21 3 Function N/C Description The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. These pins and ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. Interface Schematic
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GND
RF
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VD3
Power supply for LO amplifier.
28, 29
VD2, VD1
Power supply for RF LNA.
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IF2
20
IF1
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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LO
Typical Application
Note: LSB and USB is determined by GND on Hybrid
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HMC869LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER 12 - 16 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 111227 [1]
Item J1, J2 J3, J4 J5, J6, J7 C1, C2, C3 C4, C5, C6 C7, C8,C9 R1, R2 U1 PCB [2] Description PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, SRI PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson DC Pin Capacitor 0402, Pkg. 100pF Capacitor 0402, Pkg. 1000pF Capacitor, Case A, 2.2uF Resistor, 0402 Pkg. 0 Ohm HMC869LC5 111225 Evaluation Board
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.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR
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