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HMC144LH5
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
v00.1206
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC144LH5 is a Double-Balanced MMIC Mixer
housed in a hermetic SMT leadless package which
can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
from 6 to 20 GHz. Broadband operation and excellent
isolations are provided by on-chip baluns, while no
external components or DC bias are required. The
HMC144LH5 is a more reliable alternative to hybrid
diode mixers, assuring consistent conversion loss
and isolation performance over multiple production
lots. The HMC144LH5 allows the use of surface
mount manufacturing techniques and is suitable
for high reliability, military, industrial and space
applications.
Input IP3: +24 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
IF Bandwidth: DC to 3 GHz
RoHS Compliant Hermetic SMT Package, 25 mm2
Screening to MIL-PRF-38535 (Class B or S) Available
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C
Typical Applications
The HMC144LH5 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Test Instrumentation
• Military Radio, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
Parameter
IF = 100 MHz
LO = +20 dBm Units
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Frequency Range, RF & LO 6 - 12 12 - 20 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 3 DC - 3 GHz
Conversion Loss 9.5 11.5 11 13 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 9.5 11.5 11 13 dB
LO to RF Isolation 23 35 23 35 dB
LO to IF Isolation 10 20 10 20 dB
RF to IF Isolation 12 25 12 22 dB
IP3 (Input) 24 24 dBm
1 dB Compression (Input) 12 15 12 15 dBm
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz.
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 @ LO = +20 dBm Isolation @ LO = +20 dBm
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +20 dBm
Return Loss @ LO = +20 dBmConversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain @ LO = +20 dBm
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
-40C
+85C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
LO = +13dBm
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17dBm
LO = +20dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
5 7 9 11131517192123
RF to IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
IF CONVERSION GAIN
IF RETURN LOSS
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10121416182022
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC144LH5
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
v00.1206
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 IP3 vs. LO Drive*
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +20 dBm
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +20 dBm*
Harmonics of LO
* Two-tone input power = 0 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF01234
0XX-2318 2 23
180251437
2 6565628062
38586839082
4868795100105
RF = 12 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 12.1 GHz @ 20 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
Measured as downconverter.
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz) 1 2 3 4
637345646
836386150
10 33 43 66 63
12 27 37 48 60
14 35 41 50 N/A
16 34 42 58 N/A
18 35 55 N/A N/A
20 30 54 N/A N/A
LO = +20 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level @ RF port.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +20 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
5 8 11 14 17 20
+25C
-40C
+85C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO= 13 dBm
LO= 20 dBm
LO= 17 dBm
LO= 15 dBm
5
10
15
20
25
5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21
+25C
-40C
+85C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC144LH5
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
v00.1206
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
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: CERAMIC & KOVAR
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD 40-80 MICROINCHES
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. PAD BURR LENGTH 0.15mm MAX. PAD BURR HEIGHT 0.25mm MAX
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC144LH5
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
v00.1206
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input +15 dBm
LO Drive +27 dBm
IF DC Current ±2 mA
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 9.83 mW/°C above 85 °C) 640 mW
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
(Channel to package bottom) 101.7 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
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 Funciton Description Interface Schematic
1, 3, 4, 6, 7,
9-12 GND These pins and package bottom must be
connect to RF/DC ground.
2RF This pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms.
5IF
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 2 mA of current or die non-function and possible
die failure will result.
8LO This pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
HMC144LH5
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
v00.1206
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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Evaluation PCB
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 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 cir-
cuit board shown is available from Hittite upon
request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 116588 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, SRI
U1 HMC144LH5
PCB [2] 111550 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
HMC144LH5
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
v00.1206
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
