109998-HMC525LC4 - ANALOG DEVICES

For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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

MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

HMC525LC4

v03.0514

GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

4 - 8.5 GHz

General Description

FeaturesTypical Applications

Electrical Specications, TA = +25 °C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +15 dBm*

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units

Frequency Range, RF/LO 4.0 - 8.5 5.5 - 7.5 GHz

Frequency Range, IF DC - 3.5 DC - 3.5 GHz

Conversion Loss (As IRM) 8 11 7.5 9.5 dB

Image Rejection 20 35 30 40 dB

1 dB Compression (Input) +14 +15 dBm

LO to RF Isolation 33 45 40 50 dB

LO to IF Isolation 14 20 17 20 dB

IP3 (Input) +23 +23 dBm

Amplitude Balance 0.3 0.2 dB

Phase Balance 8 4 Deg

* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.

Functional Diagram

The HMC525LC4 is ideal for:

• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio

• VSAT

Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz

Image Rejection: 40 dB

LO to RF Isolation: 50 dB

High Input IP3: +23 dBm

24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm²

The HMC525LC4 is a compact I/Q MMIC mixer in a

leadless “Pb free” RoHS compliant SMT package,

which can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer

or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The mixer utilizes

two standard Hittite double balanced mixer cells and

a 90 degree hybrid fabricated in a GaAs MESFET

process. A low frequency quadrature hybrid was used

to produce a 100 MHz USB IF output. This product

is a much smaller alternative to hybrid style Image

Reject Mixers and Single Sideband Upconverter

assemblies. The HMC525LC4 eliminates the need

for wire bonding allowing use of surface mount

manufacturing techniques.

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

For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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

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HMC525LC4

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GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

4 - 8.5 GHz

Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Image Rejection vs. Temperature

Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Return Loss

Data taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid

-20

-15

-10

-5

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+25C

+85C

-55C

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Input P1dB vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

3456789

RETURN LOSS (dB)

FREQUENCY (GHz)

3456789

LO = +13 dBm

LO = +15 dBm

LO = +17 dBm

LO = +19 dBm

IP3 (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

3456789

+25C

+85C

-55C

P1dB (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-20

-15

-10

-5

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+13 dBm

+15 dBm

+17 dBm

+19 dBm

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

3456789

+25C

+85C

-55C

IMAGE REJECTION (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (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

For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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

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HMC525LC4

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GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

4 - 8.5 GHz

Isolations

Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive

IF Bandwidth*

Phase Balance vs. LO Drive

Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid

Upconverter Performance Conversion

Gain vs. LO Drive

Upconverter Performance Sideband

Rejection vs. LO Drive

* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid

-20

-15

-10

-5

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LO = +13 dBm

LO = +15 dBm

LO = +17 dBm

LO = +19 dBm

PHASE BALANCE (degrees)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-20

-15

-10

-5

3456789

LO = +13 dBm

LO = +15 dBm

LO = +17 dBm

LO = +19 dBm

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

3456789

LO = +13 dBm

LO = +15 dBm

LO = +17 dBm

LO = +19 dBm

SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-2

-1.5

-1

-0.5

0.5

1.5

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LO = +13 dBm

LO = +15 dBm

LO = +17 dBm

LO = +19 dBm

AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5

RETURN LOSS

CONVERSION GAIN

RESPONSE (dB)

IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

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ISOLATION (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

LO/RF

RF/IF1

LO/IF1

RF/IF2

LO/IF2

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

For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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

MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

HMC525LC4

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GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

4 - 8.5 GHz

Harmonics of LO

LO Freq. (GHz) nLO Spur at RF Port

1234

3.5 40 40 54 50

4.5 43 45 58 53

5.5 51 57 48 67

6.5 59 63 64 56

7.5 48 66 64 62

8.5 44 65 60 67

LO = +15 dBm

Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.

MxN Spurious Outputs

nLO

mRF 01234

0xx -11 32 23 51

132 042 51 66

289 62 74 65 89

389 89 89 82 89

489 89 89 89 89

RF = 5.6 GHz @ -10 dBm

LO = 5.5 GHz @ +15 dBm

Data taken without IF hybrid

All values in dBc below IF power level

Absolute Maximum Ratings

RF / IF Input +20 dBm

LO Drive +27 dBm

Channel Temperature 150°C

Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)

(derate 9.7 mW/°C above 85°C) 631 mW

Thermal Resistance (RTH)

(junction to die bottom) 103 °C/W

Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C

Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C

ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE

OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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

For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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

MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

HMC525LC4

v03.0514

GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

4 - 8.5 GHz

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

Package Information

Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]

HMC525LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H525

XXXX

[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C

[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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

For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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

MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

HMC525LC4

v03.0514

GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

4 - 8.5 GHz

Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

1, 2, 6 - 8, 10,

13, 17 - 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected

to RF/DC ground without affecting performance.

3, 5, 12, 14,

16 GND These pins and package bottom must be connected

to RF/DC ground.

4RF This pin is AC coupled and matched to

50 Ohms from 4 to 8.5 GHz.

9IF1

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 IF

frequency range. For operation to DC, this pin must not

source/sink more than 3mA of current or part non-func-

tion and possible part failure will result.

11 IF2

15 LO This pin is AC coupled and matched to

50 Ohms from 4 to 8.5 GHz.

Pin Descriptions

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

For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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

MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

HMC525LC4

v03.0514

GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

4 - 8.5 GHz

Evaluation PCB

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.

List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109998 [1]

Item Description

J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, SRI

J3 - J4 PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson

U1 HMC525LC4

PCB [2] 109996 Evaluation Board

[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB

[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350

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

For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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

MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

HMC525LC4

v03.0514

GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

4 - 8.5 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