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MIXER, 16 - 30 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +20 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 40 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz
Robust 1000V ESD, Class 1C
12 Lead Ceramic 3x3 mm SMT Package: 9mm2
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Typical Applications
The HMC292LC3B is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
The HMC292LC3B is a general purpose passive
double balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS-Compliant
SMT package that can be used as an upconverter
or downconverter between 16 and 30 GHz. This
mixer requires no external components or matching
circuitry. The HMC292LC3B provides excellent LO
to RF and LO to IF suppression due to optimized
balun structures. The mixer operates with LO drive
levels above +9 dBm. The HMC292LC3B eliminates
the need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface
mount manufacturing techniques.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Ty p. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO 16 - 26 26 - 30 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 8 DC - 8 GHz
Conversion Loss 811 9.5 12.5 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 8 11 9.5 12.5 dB
LO to RF Isolation 34 40 32 40 dB
LO to IF Isolation 24 32 28 34 dB
RF to IF Isolation 14 25 24 30 dB
IP3 (Input) 15 18 17 21 dBm
IP2 (Input) 48 50 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 8 13 814 dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
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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
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0246810
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
IF CONVERSION GAIN & RETURN LOSS (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
LO/RF
LO/IF
RF/IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
LO
RF
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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MxN Spurious Outputs
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
nLO
mRF 01234
0xx 13 47 xx xx
123 050 51 xx
287 72 64 72 89
3xx 89 88 73 92
4xx xx 86 95 104
RF = 22 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 21 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
5
10
15
20
25
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input +13 dBm
LO Drive +27 dBm
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (Ta = 85 °C)
(derate 4.0 mW/°C above 85 °C) 260 mW
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 250 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK, OR LASER
MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C –
7. 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]
HMC292LC3B Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H292
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 GND Package bottom must also be connected to RF/DC ground.
2LO This pin is DC 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 or sink more than 2 mA of
current or part non-function and possible part failure will
result.
8RF This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm
from 16 to 30 GHz.
10, 11, 12 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
Pin Descriptions
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MIXER, 16 - 30 GHz
Evaluation PCB
Item Description
J1, J2 SRI SMA Connector
J3 Johnson SMA Connector
U1 HMC292LC3B Mixer
PCB [2] 117611 Eva luati on PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering compete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR
The circuit board used in this 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 board should be mounted to an appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109952 [1]
