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HMC400MS8 / 400MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Input IP3: +35 dBm
Conversion Loss: 8.8 dB
No External Components
Ultra Small MSOP Package: 14.8mm2
Included in the HMC-DK003 Designer’s Kit
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25°C, LO = +17 dBm, IF = 200 MHz*
Typical Applications
High Dynamic Range Infrastructure:
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE
• CDMA & W-CDMA
• Cable Modem Termination Systems
The HMC400MS8(E) is a high dynamic range passive
MMIC mixers in plastic surface mount 8 lead Mini
Small Outline Packages (MSOP) covering 1.7 to 2.2
GHz. Excellent input IP3 performance of +36 dBm for
down conversion and +29 dBm for up conversion is
provided for 2.5G & 3G GSM/CDMA based UMTS or
PCS applications at an LO drive of +17 dBm. With a
1 dB compression of +21 dBm, the RF port will accept
a wide range of input signal levels. Conversion loss
is 8.5dB typical and LO isolations are maintained at
22 to 33 dB. This miniature single-ended monolithic
GaAs FET mixer does not require any external
components or bias. The 50 to 300 MHz IF frequency
response will satisfy many UMTS/PCS transmit
or receive frequency plans con gured for low side
LO. The HMC400MS8(E) input IP3 performance
coupled with its high P1dB rivals traditional
active FET mixers while offering a much smaller
14.8mm2 standard IC footprint and no DC bias.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF 1.7 - 1.8 1.8 - 2.0 2.0 - 2.2 GHz
Frequency Range, LO 1.4 - 1.75 1.5 - 1.95 1.7 - 2.15 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 300 DC - 300 DC - 300 MHz
Conversion Loss 9 11 8.8 10.5 8.8 10.5 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 9 11 8.8 10.5 8.8 10.5 dB
LO to RF Isolation 29 33 24 30 20 25 dB
LO to IF Isolation 16 20 17 22 19 25 dB
IP3 (Input) 30 34 32 36 28 32 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 18 21 18 21 18 22 dBm
LO Input Drive Level (Typical) +16 to +18 +16 to +18 +16 to +18 dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
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Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm Isolation @ LO = +17 dBm
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Return Loss @ LO = +17 dBm
If Bandwidth @ LO = +17 dBm
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain @ LO = +17 dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
HMC400MS8 / 400MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
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-15
-10
-5
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
RESPONSE (dB)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input IP3 vs.
Temperature, LO = +17 dBm
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
Upconverter IP3 vs.
LO Drive, IF = 200 MHz
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
Input IP3 vs.
IF Frequency, RF = 1.75 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
IF Frequency, RF = 1.95 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
IF Frequency, RF = 2.15 GHz
HMC400MS8 / 400MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
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25
30
35
40
60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300
LO = +15dBm
LO = +16dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
25
30
35
40
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+ 15dBm
+ 16dBm
+ 17dBm
+ 19dBm
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
25
30
35
40
60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300
LO = +15dBm
LO = +16dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +19dBm
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
25
30
35
40
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm Input IP2 vs. LO Drive @ LO = +17 dBm
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
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0xx-117 4 8
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3 7980807977
47780807980
RF Freq = 2 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq = 1.8 GHz @ +17 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF output power.
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq (GHz) 1 2 3 4
1.4 42 26 56 46
1.55 33 25 56 53
1.7 29 29 49 50
1.85 26 31 44 53
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2.15 21 38 43 49
LO = +17 dBm
All values are in dBc below input LO level @ RF port.
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF/IF Input +27 dBm
LO Drive +27 dBm
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
IF DC Current ±40 mA
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC400MS8 / 400MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
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25
30
35
40
45
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
17
19
21
23
25
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
45
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+ 15 dBm
+ 16 dBm
+ 17 dBm
+ 19 dBm
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC400MS8 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H400
XXXX
HMC400MS8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H400
XXXX
[1] Max peak re ow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak re ow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
HMC400MS8 / 400MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1LO
This pin is AC coupled & matched to 50 Ohms
from 1.4 to 2.2 GHz. Blocking capacitors are required
if line potential is not equal to 0V.
2, 4 N/C Not connected.
3, 6, 7 GND This pin must be connected to RF ground.
5IF Port
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.
8RF Port This pin is DC coupled & matched to 50 Ohm
from 1.7 to 2.2 GHz
HMC400MS8 / 400MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
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Pin Descriptions
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HMC400MS8 / 400MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
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Evaluation PCB
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
U1 HMC400MS8 / HMC400MS8E Mixer
PCB [2] 101828 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the nal application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 ohm impedance while the package
ground leads and exposed paddle should be con-
nected 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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 101830 [1]
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HMC400MS8 / 400MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
v02.0705
Notes:
