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HMC570LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 21 GHz
General Description
FeaturesTypical Applications
The HMC570LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q
downconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant
SMT package. This device provides a small signal
conversion gain of 10 dB with a noise gure of 3 dB
and 18 dB of image rejection across the frequency
band. The HMC570LC5 utilizes an LNA followed by
an image reject mixer which is driven by an active x2
multiplier. The image reject mixer eliminates the need
for a lter following the LNA, and removes thermal
noise at the image frequency. I and Q mixer outputs
are provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to
select the required sideband. The HMC570LC5 is a
much smaller alternative to hybrid style image reject
mixer downconverter assemblies, and it eliminates the
need for wire bonding by allowing the use of surface
mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specications, TA = +25 °C, IF = 100 MHz, LO = +4 dBm, Vdd = 3.5 Vdc*
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF 17.7 - 19.7 17 - 21 GHz
Frequency Range, LO 7 - 12 7 - 12 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 3.5 DC - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Gain (As IRM) 9 10 810 dB
Noise Figure 3 3 dB
Image Rejection 14 17 14 22 dB
1 dB Compression (Input) -5 -4 -10 -5 dBm
2 LO to RF Isolation 55 70 50 60 dB
2 LO to IF Isolation 35 50 35 45 dB
IP3 (Input) -5 -2 -5 +2 dBm
Amplitude Balance 0.5 0.5 dB
Phase Balance 12 4Deg
Total Supply Current 125 165 125 165 mA
*Data taken as IRM with external IF Hybrid
Functional Diagram
The HMC570LC5 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
• Satellite Communications
10 dB Conversion Gain
Image Rejection: 18 dB
2 LO to RF Isolation: 65 dB
Noise Figure: 3 dB
Input IP3: +2 dBm
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm²
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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HMC570LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 21 GHz
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
Return Loss
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
Data Taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
0 dBm
+2dBm
+4dBm
+6dBm
+8dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-13
-11
-9
-7
-5
-3
-1
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
LO = 0 dBm
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
LO = +6 dBm
LO = +8 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
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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HMC570LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 21 GHz
Isolations IF Bandwidth*
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid, LO frequency xed at 8.6 GHz and RF varied
-90
-70
-50
-30
-10
10
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
ISOLATION (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
2LO/IF2
2LO/IF1
RF/IF2
RF/IF1
2LO/RF
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
RESPONSE (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
LO = 0 dBm
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
LO = +6 dBm
LO = +8 dBm
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
0
5
10
15
20
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
LO = 0 dBm
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
LO = +6 dBm
LO = +8 dBm
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
0dBm
+2dBm
+4dBm
+6dBm
+8dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive,
LO Frequency = 8.6 GHz
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
0dBm
+2dBm
+4dBm
+6dBm
+8dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive,
IF Frequency = 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
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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17 - 21 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF 01234
0xx 21 25 32 35
132 26 025 41
254 81 69 61 46
3xx xx xx 79 79
4xx xx xx xx xx
RF = 18 GHz @ -20 dBm
LO = 8.5 GHz @ +4 dBm
Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF -2LO = 1 GHz)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF 2 dBm
LO Drive 13 dBm
Vdd 5.5V
Channel Temperature 175°C
Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)
(derate 9.56 mW/°C above 85°C) 860 mW
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
(channel to package bottom) 104.6 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1B
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
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17 - 21 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]
HMC570LC5 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H570
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow 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
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HMC570LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 21 GHz
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1VddLO Power supply for rst stage of LO amplier.
2, 4 - 6, 8, 9,
12 - 18, 21, 22,
25 - 28, 31, 32
N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected
to RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
3VddLO2 Power supply for second stage of LO amplier.
7VddRF Power supply for RF LNA.
10, 19, 24, 29 GND These pins and ground paddle must be connected to
RF/DC ground.
11 RF This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms
20 IF2
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 frequency range.
For operation to DC, this pin must not sink / source more
than 3 mA of current or part non-function and possible
failure will result.
23 IF1
30 LO This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
Typical Application
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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HMC570LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 21 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 113758 [1]
Item Description
C1 - C4 Capacitor 0603, 0.01 µF
J1, J4 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, SRI
J2, J3 PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson
J5 - J7 DC Pin
U1 HMC570LC5
PCB [2] 113756 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
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HMC570LC5
v06.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 21 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
