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HMC925LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER
5.5 - 8.6 GHz
General Description
FeaturesTypical Applications
The HMC925LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q
upconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT
package. This device provides a small signal con-
version gain of 16.5 dB with 30 dBc of sideband
rejection. The HMC925LC5 utilizes a RF amplier
preceded by an I/Q mixer where the LO is driven
by a driver amplier. IF1 and IF2 mixer inputs are
provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to
select the required sideband. The I/Q mixer topology
reduces the need for ltering of the unwanted
sideband. The HMC925LC5 is a much smaller
alternative to hybrid style single sideband upconverter
assemblies and it eliminates the need for wire
bonding by allowing the use of surface mount man-
ufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specications [1][2], TA = +25°C, IF = 2000 MHz,
LO = +0 dBm, Vdd1, 2, 3, 4 = +5V, Idd2 + Idd3 + Idd4 = 130 mA LSB [1][2], Idd1 = 114 mA
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF 5.5 - 8.6 GHz
Frequency Range, LO 5 - 11.1 GHz
Frequency Range, IF 0 - 3 GHz
Conversion Gain 14 16.5 dB
Sideband Rejection -30 dBc
1 dB Compression (Output) 21 dBm
IP3 (Output) 29 dBm
LO / RF Rejection [3] 22 dBc
Supply Current Idd1 114 mA
Supply Current Idd2 + Idd3 + Idd4 [2] 130 mA
[1] Unless otherwise noted all measurements performed with high side LO, IF = 2000 MHz and external IF 90° hybrid.
[2] Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd2 + Idd3 + Idd4 = 130 mA Typical.
[2] The LO / RF Rejection is dened as the LO signal level at the RF output port relative to the desired RF output signal level.
Functional Diagram
The HMC925LC5 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
• Satellite Communications
• Sensors
High Conversion Gain: 16.5 dB
Excellent Sideband Rejection: -30 dBc
LO / RF Rejection: 22 dBc
High Output IP3: +29 dBm
32 Lead 5x5 mm SMT Ceramic Package: 25 mm²
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5.5 - 8.6 GHz
LO Return Loss vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain, LSB vs. LO Drive
RF Return Loss vs. Temperature
IF Return Loss [1] Sideband Rejection vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Temperature
[1] Data taken without external IF 90° hybrid
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
SIDE BAND REJECTION (dBc)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
01234
IF1
IF2
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
56789
0 dBm
-3 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC925LC5
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GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER
5.5 - 8.6 GHz
Input P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature Output P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature
Input IP3, LSB vs. Temperature Output IP3, LSB vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Control Voltage Input IP3, LSB vs. Control Voltage
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
20
25
30
35
40
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
-2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
VCTRL (V)
10
15
20
25
30
-2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
IP3 (dBm)
VCTRL (V)
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5.5 - 8.6 GHz
LO/RF Rejection, LSB Isolation
[1] Data taken without external IF 90° hybrid
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 2000 MHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
LO/RF REJECTION (dBc)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
56789
LO/IF1
LO/IF2
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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5.5 - 8.6 GHz
Input P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain, LSB vs. LO Drive
Sideband Rejection vs. Temperature
Output P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature Input IP3, LSB vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Temperature
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 3000 MHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
56789
0 dBm
-3 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
SIDE BAND REJECTION (dBc)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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5.5 - 8.6 GHz
Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Control Voltage
Input IP3, LSB vs. Control Voltage
Output IP3, LSB vs. Temperature
Data Taken as SSB Upconverter with External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 3000 MHz
15
20
25
30
35
40
56789
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
-2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
VCTRL (V)
10
15
20
25
30
-2 -1.6 -1.2 -0.8 -0.4 0
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
IP3 (dBm)
VCTRL (V)
nLO
mIF 01234
0 x -23.5 -24.1 -5 4.1 - 6 0.1
-1 -70.1 0- 38.1 - 42.1 -76.1
-2 -3 4.1 -56.1 -33.1 -65.1 - 6 7.1
-3 69.1 -58.1 -84.1 -5 8.1 -85.1
-4 -69.1 -10 9.1 -74.1 -95.1 -74.1
IF = 2 GHz @ -6 dBm
LO = 8.5 GHz @ 0 dBm
nLO
mIF 01234
0 X -16.4 -21.4 -55.4 - 6 7.6
-1 -54.4 0-34.4 -51.4 -73.4
-2 -36.4 -45.4 - 37. 44 -62.4 -71.4
-3 -73 .1 -51.4 -68.4 - 5 7.4 -83.4
-4 -85.4 -100.4 -82.4 -83.4 -82.4
IF = 2 GHz @ -6 dBm
LO = 10.1 GHz @ 0 dBm
MxN Spurious Outputs [1][2] MxN Spurious Outputs [1][2]
[1] Data taken without external IF 90° hybrid
[2] All values in dBc below RF power level (LO - IF) lSB
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5.5 - 8.6 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
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
IF Input +20 dBm
LO Input +10 d Bm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 18.3 mW/°C above 85°C) 1.65 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 54.6 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC925LC5 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H925
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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5.5 - 8.6 GHz
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 - 4, 6, 9 - 11,
16, 17, 19, 20,
22, 24, 25, 32
N/C
No connection required. The pins are not connected
internally; however, all data shown herein was measured
with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally.
5Vdd1 Power supply voltage for LO amplier. See application
circuit for required external components.
7LOIN This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
8, 13, 15,
27, 29, 31 GND These pins and package bottom must be
connected to RF/DC ground.
12 Vgg
Gate control for RF amplier, please follow “MMIC Amplier
Biasing Procedure” application note. See application circuit
for required external components.
14 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
18, 21, 23
Vdd4,
Vdd3,
Vdd2
Power supply voltage for RF amplier. See application
circuit for required external components.
26 Vctrl Gain Control Voltage for RF Amplier
28 IF1 Differential IF input pins. For applications not requiring
operation to DC, an off chip DC blocking capacitor should
be used. For operation to DC this pin must not source/sink
more than 3mA of current or part non function and possible
part failure will result.
30 IF2
Pin Descriptions
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5.5 - 8.6 GHz
Typical Application
C1-C4, C13, C16 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C5 - C8, C14, C17 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C9 - C12, C15, C18 2.2 µF Capacitor, Case A Pkg.
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5.5 - 8.6 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 131092 [1]
Item Description
J1, J2 SMA Connector
J3, J4 K-Connector SRI
J5, J6, J8, J9 DC Pins
C1 - C4, C13, C16 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C5 - C8, C14, C17 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C9 - C12, C15, C18 2.2 µF Capacitor, Case A
U1 HMC925LC5 Upconverter
PCB [2] 125487 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR, FR4 or Rogers 4350
