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HMC-C015
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
v06.0711
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +20 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable Coaxial Connectors
-55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Typical Applications
The HMC-C015 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Military Radio, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
• Test Instrumentation The HMC-C015 is a general purpose double-balanced
mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module which
can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
between 24 and 38 GHz. This mixer requires no
external components or matching circuitry. The
HMC-C015 provides excellent, LO to RF, and LO to
IF suppression due to optimized balun structures. The
mixer operates with LO drive levels from +11 to +15
dBm and requires no DC bias. The HMC-C015 may
also be used as a Bi-Phase Modulator/Demodulator
or phase comparator. The module features removable
coaxial connectors which can be detached to allow
direct connection of the I/O pins to a microstrip or
coplanar circuit.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO 24 - 38 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 8 GHz
Conversion Loss 9 12 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 9 12 dB
LO to RF Isolation 27 35 dB
LO to IF Isolation 26 40 dB
RF to IF Isolation 20 30 dB
IP3 (Input) 20 dBm
IP2 (Input) 55 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 11 dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Isolation
IF Bandwidth
Return Loss
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
LO/RF
LO/IF
RF/IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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Input IP2 vs. Temperature *
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive * Input IP3 vs. Temperature*
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
8
10
12
14
26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
+ 11 dBm
+ 13 dBm
+ 15 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF 0 1 2 3 4
0 xx 10 xx xx xx
1 23 0 45 xx xx
2 xx 72 58 72 xx
3 xx xx 103 68 90
4 xx xx xx 103 104
RF = 28 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 27 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input +13 dBm
LO Drive +27 dBm
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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Outline Drawing
HMC-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Package Information
Package Type C-11
Package Weight [1] 18.2 gms [2]
Spacer Weight 2.6 gms [2]
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. PLATING: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE.
3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES: ±0.010 [0.23] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 LO This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2 IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring opera-
tion 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 or sink more than 2 mA of current or part
non-function and possible part failure will result.
3 RF This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
HMC-C015
v06.0711
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
