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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Typical Applications
The HMC1090LP3E is ideal for:
• Multiband/Multi-standard Cellular BTS Diversity
Receivers
• GSM & 3G & LTE/WiMAX/4G
• MIMO Infrastructure Receivers
• Wideband Radio Receivers
• Multiband Basestations & Repeaters
Broadband Operation with no external matching
High-side and Low-side LO injection Operation
Wide IF Frequency Range
High Input IP3 of +25 dBm
Power Conversion Gain of 7.9 dB
Input P1dB of 12 dBm
SSB Noise Figure of 10 dB
Dedicated Enable Pins for IF & LO ampliers
Single-ended RF & LO input ports
Compact Solution, 3x3 mm QFN Package
The HMC1090LP3E is a high linearity, single channel
downconverting mixer optimized for multi-standard
diversity receiver applications that require low power
consumption and small size. The HMC1090LP3E
features new wideband limiting LO ampliers to
achieve an unprecedented RF bandwidth of 700 MHz
to 3500 MHz. Unlike conventional narrow-band down-
converter RFICs, the HMC1090LP3E supports both
high-side and low-side LO injection over the entire
RF frequency band. The RF and LO input ports are
internally matched to 50Ω.
The HMC1090LP3E integrates LO and IF ampliers
with enable functions, LO and RF baluns and high
linearity passive mixer cores with bias control inter-
face. The balanced passive mixer combined with the
high-linearity IF amplier architecture provides excel-
lent LO-to-RF, LO-to-IF and RF-to-IF isolations. The
HMC1090LP3E provides a very low noise gure of
10 dB, and high IIP3 of +25 dBm allowing the device
to be used in demanding wideband applications. The
HMC1090LP3E’s input IP3 can be further improved by
external matching in narrow-band applications. The
HMC1090LP3E exhibits less than 1.5W power con-
sumption which can be optimized through external
bias control pins. The HMC1090LP3E also features a
very fast enable control interface for reduced power
consumption in Time Division Duplex (TDD) appli-
cations. The HMC1090LP3E is housed in a RoHS
compliant 3x3 mm leadless QFN package.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Electrical Specications, TA = +25°C, IF Frequency = 150 MHz, LO Power = 0 dBm,
RF Input Power = -5 dBm, LOVDD = 3.3V, VCS=VBIAS_IF[3]=VDDIF = 5V
Parameter Typ. Typ. Typ. Typ. Units
RF Frequency 900 [1] 1900 [2] 2200 [2] 2700 [2] MHz
Conversion Gain [8] 8.4 8.3 8.2 7. 3 dB
IP3 (Input) 25.8 24.6 24.2 25.1 dBm
Noise Figure (SSB) 8.5 9.4 9.7 10.5 dB
1 dB Compression (Input) 10.7 12.4 12.5 13.0 dBm
LO leakage @ RF port -64 -55 -55 -61 dBm
RF to IF Isolation 41 37 37 38 dB
+2RF-2LO Response 68 65 62 65 dBc
+3RF-3LO Response 64 85 82 83 dBc
LO Input Drive Level -3 to +3 -3 to +3 -3 to +3 -3 to +3 dBm
DC Power Supply Specications
Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units.
IF Supply Voltage (VBIAS_IF[3], VDDIF[4])+4.75 +5 +5.25 V
LO Supply Volltage (LOVDD) +3.15 +3.3 +3.45 V
IF Amplier Supply Current when enabled
VDDIF[3] 91 mA
VBIAS_IF[4] 15 mA
VCS[5] 2mA
IF Amplier Supply Current when disabled
VDDIF[3] 0mA
VBIAS_IF[4] 1.6 mA
VCS[5] 2.7 mA
LO Amplier Supply Current when enabled LOVDD 114 mA
LOBIAS1[6] + LOBIAS2[6] 4.5 mA
LO Amplier Supply Current when disabled LOVDD 2.7 mA
LOBIAS1[6] + LOBIAS2[6] 5.2 mA
LO/IF, Enable/Disable Interface Specications
Parameter Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Units.
LOEN High Level LO Amplier Disabled +3 +5 V
LOEN Low Level LO Amplier Enabled 0 0 +1 V
IFEN High Level IF Amplier Disabled +3 +5 5V
IFEN Low Level IF Amplier Enabled 0 0 +1 V
Enable Settling Time[7] 30 ns
Disable Settling Time[7] 30 ns
[3] Supply voltage for IF amplier through choke inductor. See application circuit.
[1] High side LO injection, VGATE = 5.0V [2] Low side LO injection, VGATE = 4.8V
[4] Supply voltage for bias circuit of IF amplier. See application circuit.
[5] Bias Control pin for IF amplier. See application circuit.
[6] Bias Control pins for LO amplier. See application circuit.
[7] Remove bypass capacitors on LOEN and IFEN pins for given settling times. See application circuit.
[8] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
4.5V
4.6V
4.8V
5.0V
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+3RF -3LO Response vs. VGATE[1]
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
4.5V
4.6V
4.8V
5.0V
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF -2LO Response vs. VGATE[1]
5
7
9
11
13
15
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
4.5 V
4.6 V
4.8 V
5.0 V
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. VGATE[1]
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
4.5V
4.6V
4.8V
5.0V
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
IIP3(dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. VGATE[1]
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
4.5V
4.6V
4.8V
5.0V
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. VGATE[1]
[1] VGATE is bias voltage for passive mixer cores. Refer to pin description table.
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
High Side LO@4.8V
High Side LO@4.9V
High Side LO@5.0V
Low Side LO
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. High Side LO & Low
Side LO @ VGATE = 4.8V
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
High Side LO@4.8V
High Side LO@4.9V
High Side LO@5.0V
Low Side LO
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. High Side LO & Low
Side LO @ VGATE = 4.8V
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3dBm
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE = 4.8V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE = 4.8V
RF/IF Isolation vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.8V
0
20
40
60
80
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO Leakage @ VGATE = 4.8V
-80
-60
-40
-20
0
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
@ RF PORT
@ IF PORT
LEAKAGE (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
+2RF, -2LO Response vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE = 4.8V
+3RF, -3LO Response vs.
LO Drive @ VGATE = 4.8V
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-6 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
0.1 0.7 1.2 1.8 2.3 2.9 3.4 4
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.1 0.7 1.2 1.8 2.3 2.9 3.4 4
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF Input Return Loss @ VGATE = 4.8V [1] LO Input Return Loss @ VGATE = 4.8V
[1] LO input Frequency = 1500MHz, LO power = 0 dBm.
0
5
10
15
20
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.8V
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Output Return Loss @ VGATE = 4.8V [1]
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 5.0V
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 5.0V
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF, -2LO Response vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 5.0V
+3RF, -3LO Response vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 5.0V
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 5.0V
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+3RF, -3LO Response vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.8V
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF, -2LO Response vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.8V
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.8V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.8V
Noise Figure vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.8V
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.6V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.6V
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+2RF, -2LO Response vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.6V
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+3RF, -3LO Response vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.6V
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.6V
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
+2RF-2LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
+3RF-3LO RESPONSE (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.5V
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.5V
+2RF, -2LO Response vs.
Temperature @ VGATE=4.5V
+3RF, -3LO Response vs.
Temperature @ VGATE=4.5V
Noise Figure vs.
Temperature @ VGATE = 4.5V
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
Vdd_IF=4.75V, Vdd_LO=3.15V
Vdd_IF=5.00V, Vdd_LO=3.30V
Vdd_IF=5.25V, Vdd_LO=3.45V
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs.
Vdd @ VGATE = 4.8V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
Vdd_IF=4.75V, Vdd_LO=3.15V
Vdd_IF=5.00V, Vdd_LO=3.30V
Vdd_IF=5.25V, Vdd_LO=3.45V
CONVERSION GAIN(dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs.
Vdd @ VGATE = 4.8V
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IIP3 vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=1800 MHz, VGATE = 4.8V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency
@ LO=1800 MHz, VGATE = 4.8V
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HMC1090LP3E
v02.0113
BROADBAND HIGH IP3 DOWNCONVERTER
0.7 - 3.5 GHz
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz) 1234
0.7 -55 -48 -68 -57
1.1 -53 -50 -66 -58
1.5 -51 -49 -66 -49
1.9 -48 -49 -60 -48
2.3 -49 -51 -56 -53
2.7 -55 -45 -52 -46
3.1 -51 -44 -55 -36
3.5 -47 -44 -52 -30
LO = 0 dBm
All values in dBm measured at RF port.
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF 01234
0xx -52 -24 -61 -36
1-50 0-43 -24 -59
2-52 -56 -74 -54 -67
3-85 -74 -67 -55 -75
4-70 -38 -59 -24 -43
RF Freq. = 0.9 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 0.75 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
VDDIF
(V)
Idd_IF
(mA)
LOVDD
(V)
Idd_LO
(mA)
4.75 110 3.15 113
5.00 112 3.30 114
5.25 112 3.45 115
Truth Table
IFEN (V) IFAMP LOEN
(V) LO_STAGES
Low ON Low ON
High OFF High OFF
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF 01234
0xx -49 -27 -64 -45
1-44 0-57 -46 -70
2-58 -68 -64 -75 -76
3-110 -88 -102 -93 -105
4-108 -109 -110 -110 -110
RF Freq. = 1.9 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 1.75 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF 01234
0xx -50 -39 -56 -44
1-43 0-53 -47 -76
2-79 -69 -62 -76 -82
3-107 -88 -108 -97 -109
4-109 -107 -110 -110 -108
RF Freq. = 2.5 GHz @-5 dBm
LO Freq. = 2.35 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below IF power level (1RF - 1LO).
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Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking
HMC1090LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [1] H1090
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED PLASTIC SILICA AND
SILICON IMPREGNATED.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY.
3. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 100% MATTE TIN
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
6. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, WHITE INK, OR LASER MARK
LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
7. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAX. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAX.
8. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm
9. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
10. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED PCB LAND PATTERN.
Outline Drawing
RF Input Power (VDDIF= +5V, LOVDD=3.3V) +20 dBm
LO Input Power (VDDIF= +5V, LOVDD=3.3V) +20 dBm
VDDIF, LOVDD 6V
VGATE 5.5V
Max. Channel Temperature 175°C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 41.8 mW/°C above 85°C) 2.72 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 23.9 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to 150°C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1B
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Ambient Temperature -40 85
Recommended Operating Conditions
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RF
RF input pin of the mixer, internally matched to 50 Ohms.
The RF input pin requires off-chip DC blocking capacitors.
See application circuit.
2,9,10 N/C Not connected internally.
3GND This pin and the package base must be connected to RF
and DC ground.
4LOVDD 3.3V bias supply for LO Drive stages. Refer to application
circuit for appropriate ltering.
5LO_BIAS2
Bias control pin for LO Amplier. Connect to 5V supply
through 390 Ohms resistor. Refer to application section for
proper values of resistors to adjust LO amplier current.
6LO_BIAS1
Bias control pin for LO Amplier. Connect to 5V supply
through 270 Ohms resistor. Refer to application section for
proper values of resistors to adjust LO amplier current.
7LOEN
Enable for LO Amplier. When connected to LOW or left
unconnected, ampliers are enabled.
For disable mode connect to HIGH.
8LO
LO input of the mixer. Internally matched to 50 Ohms.
Requires off-chip DC blocking capacitor.
See application circuit.
11 IFEN
Enable for IF Amplier. When connected to LOW or left
unconnected, amplier is enabled.
For disable mode connect to HIGH.
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Pin Descriptions (continued)
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
12 VCS
Bias control pin for IF amplier. Connect to 5V supply
through 240 Ohms resistor. Refer to application section for
proper values of resistors to adjust IF amplier current.
13,14 IFP, IFN Differential IF outputs.Connect to 5V supply through choke
inductors. See application circuit.
15 VDDIF Supply voltage pin for IF amplier’s bias circuits.
Connect to 5V supply through ltering.
16 VGATE Bias pins for mixer cores. Set from 4.4V to 5.0V for operating
frequency band.
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the nal appli-
cation should use RF circuit design
techniques. Signal lines should have
50 Ohm impedance while the pack-
age 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 EVAL01- HMC1090LP3E [1]
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA Connector
TP1-TP10 Test Point
L1-L 2 680 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
C26-28, C33 0.01 µF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg
C7,C10,C13,C16,C22,C25,C29,C36,C39 4.7 µF CaSE A, Tantalum
C4,C8,C11,C14,C20,C23,C34,C37 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2,C5,C9,C12,C15,C19,C21,C24,C30,C35,C38 1 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C6 10 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
R4-R6,R9-R13 0 ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R1 270 ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R3 390 ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R7 240 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
T1 1:4 Transformer - ETC4-1T-7TR.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
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Application Circuit - Broadband
Notes:
1-Differential IF output transmission lines should be symmetrical
2-Refer to evaluation PCB for component placements and distances
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Application Information
The HMC1090LP3E is a broadband single channel, high dynamic range, high gain, low noise, high-linearity down-
converting mixer designed for RF frequencies from 700 MHz to 3.5 GHz. The HMC1090LP3E’s low noise and high
linearity performance makes it suitable for a wide range of transmission standards, including TDD, FDD, LTE, CDMA,
GSM, MC-GSM, W-CDMA, UMTS, TD-SCDMA and WiMAX applications.
The HMC1090LP3E offers an easy-to-use and complete frequency conversion solution for broadband receiver
applications in a highly compact 3x3 mm QFN package. The HMC1090LP3E greatly simplies the design of receiver
applications by increasing the integration level and reducing the number of required circuit elements thereby reducing
cost, area, and power consumption.
Principle of Operation
The HMC1090LP3E incorporates a double-balanced passive mixer which is driven from a single-ended LO input that
is broadband matched to 50 Ω and requires only a standard DC-blocking capacitor. The single-ended LO input is
converted into differential through the on-chip balun and followed by a LO driver stage.
The HMC1090LP3E’s single-ended RF input is converted into differential through the on-chip balun. The single-
ended RF input is internally broadband matched to 50 Ω and requires only a DC-blocking capacitor. Moreover, the
HMC1090LP3E’s RF input can be externally matched for narrow band applications with a simple matching network,
including a series inductor and a shunt capacitor, to further improve the performance. Please refer to the application
circuit for narrowband RF input matching for more information.
The HMC1090LP3E’s IF amplier is designed for differential 200 Ω output impedance. As recommended in the appli-
cation circuit a few external components are required at these IF outputs to acheive a broadband frequency response.
Please refer to the IF output interface section for more information. The HMC1090LP3E requires 5V and 3.3V supply
voltages and external bias voltages. Bias voltages generate reference currents for the IF and LO ampliers. The 3.3V
supply and the external bias voltages can be generated from the 5V supply in order to operate with a single supply.
Please refer to the single supply operation section for more information.
The reference currents to the LO ampliers and IF ampliers can be disabled through LOEN and IFEN pins respec-
tively. If the EN pin is connected to LOW or left unconnected, the part operates normally. If the EN pin is connected to
HIGH, the LO ampliers and IF ampliers are disabled.
Single Supply Operation
The HMC1090LP3E requires 5V and 3.3V supply voltages and external bias voltages. External bias voltages except
VGATE pin voltage are already generated from 5V supply voltage on the evaluation board (see application circuit).
These bias voltages can be optimized by series resistors with appropriate values from the 5V supply to the bias pins
(VCS, LOBIAS1, LOBIAS2). The resistor values on VCS, LOBIAS1 and LOBIAS2 traces on the evaluation board are
240 Ohms, 270 Ohms and 390 Ohms respectively. Refer to the VCS Interface and LOBIAS Interface section for more
information.
The nominal VGATE pin voltage is 4.8V, which is applied externally. However, the VGATE pin voltage can be tuned from
4.4V to 5V for optimization of Input IP3 and conversion gain performance. Once optimized, the VGATE pin voltage can
be generated from the 5V supply by changing the value of series resistor R13. Please refer to the VGATE interface sec-
tion for more information.
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Figure 1. Interface to generate 3.3V for LOVDD pin from the 5V Supply.
The 3.3V supply for the LO ampliers can be generated from the 5V supply by adding a 15 Ohm resistor between
LOVDD pin and the 5V supply. Rvdd_lo can be added in series with the LOVDD test point as shown in Figure 1. The
resistor must have a power rating of 1/2W or more.
VGATE Interface
The VGATE pin is a bias pin for the mixer core. The nominal VGATE pin voltage is 4.8V and is applied externally.
This voltage can be tuned from 4.4V to 5V for optimizing input IP3 and conversion gain performance for the desired
frequency band. Higher IIP3 values can be obtained by increasing the VGATE pin voltage but this will reduce the
conversion gain. Figure-2 shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 for different values of VGATE.
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
4.5V
4.6V
4.8V
5.0V
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT IP3
CORVERSION GAIN
Figure-2. Conversion Gain & IIP3 vs. RF Frequency over VGATE Pin Voltage
@25C, IF =150 MHz [1]
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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VGATE (V) R13 (Ohm)
4.4 330
4.5 281
4.6 219
4.7 163
4.8 106
4.9 47
5.0 0
Table-1:
Resistor values for different VGATE pin voltages
Table-1 shows the typical resistor values to be added in series with VGATE pin to acheive different VGATE voltages.
VCS Interface and LOBIAS Interface
The VCS pin is the bias pin for the IF amplier, which sets the reference current to the IF amplier. The VCS voltage is
generated from the 5V supply by a series resistance. Higher IIP3 values can be obtained by reducing the values of this
series resistance R7, which will increase the total supply current of the IF ampliers. Figure-3a shows the measured
conversion gain and IIP3 vs. total supply current from the VBIASIF and VDDIF test points at 1900 MHz.
LOBIAS1 and LOBIAS2 pins are bias pins for LO ampliers and set the reference currents to these LO ampliers. The
LOBIAS voltage is generated from the 5V supply by series resistances R3 and R1. Figure-3b shows the measured
conversion gain and IIP3 vs. total supply current from the VDDLO test point at 1900MHz.
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IIP3 (dBm)
IF SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
INPUT IP3
CONVERSION GAIN NOMINAL BAIS CONDITION
Figure 3a. IIP3 and conversion gain vs.
IF stage’s Total supply current @ 25° C,
RF = 1900 MHz, IF = 150 MHz , VGATE = 4.8V [1]
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
104 109 114 119 124
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IIP3 (dBm)
LO SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
INPUT IP3
CONVERSION GAIN
NOMINAL BIAS CONDITION
Figure 3b. IIP3 and conversion gain vs.
LO stage’s Total supply current @ 25° C,
RF = 1900 MHz, IF = 150 MHz , VGATE = 4.8V [1]
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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IF Ampliers Total Supply Current (mA) R7 (Ohm)
95 510
112 240
130 50
Table-2: Resistor Values for Total
Supply Current of IF Amplier
Table-2 and Table-3 show the typical resistor values that are used in series with VCS, and LOBIAS2 pins for differ-
ent total supply current values of IF and LO stages. A ne tune for these resistors can be performed if a better t is
required.
External RF Matching
The HMC1090LP3E’s RF input is internally broadband matched to 50Ω. The RF input can be externally matched for
a specic RF frequency band of interest to further improve Input IP3 (IIP3). Matching the RF input to a specic RF
frequency band can be easily accomplished by adding a series inductor and a shunt capacitor. See Table-4 for values
of the external matching components for corresponding RF frequency bands. Figure-4 shows the application circuit
with the external components on the RF input pin.
LOBIAS2 and VGATE pin voltages can be optimized for a specic RF frequency band by changing the resistor values
in series with these pins. Table-1 shows the resistor value (R13) for corresponding VGATE pin voltages. Table-3 shows
the resistor value (R3) for recommended LOBIAS2 pin voltages.
Figure-5 shows the measured conversion gain and IIP3 for 900 MHz,1900 MHz and 2500 MHz RF frequency bands.
Table-4: Components for Selected Frequency Bands
Tune Option Rmatch Cmatch1, Cmatch2 Lmatch R13 Recommended VGATE
Voltages
900 MHz 30 Ohm Open Open 0 Ohm 47 Ohm 4.9V
1900 MHz 0 Ohm 1 pF Open 5.1 nH 163 Ohm 4.7V
2500MHz 0 Ohm 1 pF Open 3.3 nH 106 Ohm 4.8V
LO Amplier Total Supply Current (mA) R3 (Ohm)
104 1.1K
114 390
124 0
Table-3: Resistor Values for Total
Supply Current of LO Amplier
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Figure-4. Application Circuit for Narrowband RF Input Matching
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
700 800 900 1000 1100
+25C
-40C
+85C
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
INPUT IP3
CONVERSION GAIN
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200
+25C
-40C
+85C
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
CONVERSION GAIN
INPUT IP3
Figure-5a. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching
for 900 MHz band. Low side LO injection,
VGATE = 5.0 V, IF = 100 MHz [1]
Figure-5b. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching
for 1900 MHz band, VGATE= 4.7 V, IF= 100 MHz [1]
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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0
3
6
9
12
15
18
2300 2400 2500 2600 2700
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
+25C
-40C
+85C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
CONVERSION GAIN
INPUT IP3
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
1900MHz
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0
IIP3(dBm)
RF POWER (dBm)
It is recommended to use high side LO injection for RF frequencies below 1 GHz for better IIP3. For instance, higher
IIP3 can be obtained if LO input is driven with high side at RF=900 MHz. Please refer to Figure-6.
Figure-5c. IIP3 and Conversion Gain with matching for 2500 MHz band VGATE = 4.8 V, IF = 100 MHz [1]
Input IP3 Dependence on RF Input Power
The HMC1090LP3E accepts a wide range of RF input power. Figure-7 shows the IIP3 vs. RF input power for 1900 MHz
RF and 150 MHz IF.
Figure-7. IIP3 vs. RF Input Power, RF = 1900 MHz, IF = 150 MHz, VGATE = 4.8V
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7 3.1 3.5
High Side LO@4.8V
High Side LO@4.9V
High Side LO@5.0V
Low Side LO
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure-6. Input IP3 vs. High Side LO & Low Side LO @ VGATE =4.8V
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
CG
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure-8. Conversion gain vs. IF Frequency @ LO=1.5 GHz [1]
IF Output Interface
The HMC1090LP3E’s differential IF output pins are biased at 5V through choke inductors as shown in the application
circuit. The default value of these choke inductors is 820 nH. Figure-8 shows the measured conversion gain vs. IF fre-
quency where the 1dB IF bandwidth is approximately 450 MHz and the 3 dB IF bandwidth is above 700 MHz. Higher
IF bandwidth values can be obtained by reducing the value of the choke inductors.
Baluns at the IF outputs are used to convert the 200 Ohms differential output impedance of HMC1090LP3E to
50 Ohms single-ended for characterization.
[1] Balun losses at IF output ports are de-embedded.
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