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HMC622LP4 / 622LP4E
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
IF & LO AMPLIFIER, 1.8 - 3.9 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC622LP4E is a highly integrated converter
IC that operates from 1.8 to 3.9 GHz for both up-
conversion and downconversion applications. The
HMC622LP4E incorporates a high dynamic range,
double-balanced mixer core with integrated LO and
IF ampli ers, making it ideal for compact transceiver
applications in GSM, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, WiBro
and WiMAX. This versatile converter RFIC operates
with a low LO input power level of only +3 dBm, pro-
vides up to 10 dB conversion gain, and exhibits +23
dBm Input IP3 in downconversion mode. This RFIC
provides up to 12 dB conversion gain in upconverter
mode. Speci c evaluation boards are available for
both upconversion and downconversion modes.
High Input IP3: +23 dBm
Low Input LO Drive: 0 to +6 dBm
High LO to RF Isolation: 33 dB
High Conversion Gain: 9 dB
Can be used for upconversion or downconversion
24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm2
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, LO = +3 dBm, VddIF = BIAS = +5V*
Typical Applications
The HMC622LP4 / HMC622LP4E is ideal for:
• PCS / 3G Infrastructure
• Base Stations & Repeaters
• WiMAX & WiBro
• Broadband & Fixed Wireless
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF, LO 1.8 - 3.9 GHz
Frequency Range, IF 200 - 550 MHz
Conversion Gain 5 9 dB
Noise Figure (SSB), IF=468 MHz 10 dB
LO to RF Isolation 27 33 dB
LO to IF Isolation 3 11 dB
IP3 (Input) 23 dBm
1 dB Compression (Input), IF=400 MHz 12 dBm
LO Drive Input Level (Typical) 0 to +6 dBm
Supply Current (IddIF + IBIAS) 175 220 mA
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter and con gured as shown in the downconverter mode application
circuit, IF=250 MHz
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Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Isolation
Return LossConversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive IF Bandwidth, LO = 2 Ghz
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-5
0
5
10
15
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
RF to IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
ISOLATION (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
0
5
10
15
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
LO= -3 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +3 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
LO= +9 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
0
5
10
15
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
LO= -3 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +3 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
LO= +9 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6
Conversion Gain
Return Loss
RESPONSE (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input IP3 vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
Input P1dB vs. Temperature, IF= 250 MHz
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
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10
15
20
25
30
35
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
- 40C
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
+9 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
- 40C
IP2 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
- 3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
+6 dBm
+9 dBm
IP2 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
- 40C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature, IF= 400 MHz
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Harmonics of LOMxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF01234
0xx13818336
160274766
28347415768
3114113746077
41181191199499
RF Freq. = 2.1 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq. = 2.0 GHz @ +3 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz) 1 2 3 4
1.4 39 20 26 37
1.6 35 17 28 27
1.8 34 17 38 38
2.0 32 17 33 42
2.2 33 18 27 44
2.6 33 26 35 41
3.0 31 17 38 40
3.4 33 19 37 39
3.8 31 26 38 43
LO = +3 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
Typical Supply Current
VddIF, BIAS IddIF + IBIAS
+5 175 mA
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / MIX IF Input (VddIF = +5V) +22 dBm
LO Drive (BIAS = +5V) +10 dBm
IFIN +15 dBm
BIAS +7 Vdc
Vdd IF +8 Vdc
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 14.9 mW/°C above 85°C) 0.97 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 67.2 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150°C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85°C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PATTERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC622LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H622
XXXX
HMC622LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H622
XXXX
[1] Max peak re ow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak re ow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8,
11, 14, 15, 19,
20, 22 - 24
N/C No connection. These pins may be connected to
RF ground. Performance will not be affected.
3RF This pin is DC coupled and
matched to 50 Ohms.
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Pin Descriptions
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Pin Descriptions (Continued)
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
7IFIN
This pin is matched to 50 ohms with a 51nH inductor to
ground. See Application Circuit.
9CAP
AC ground. An external capacitor of 0.01 μF to ground
is required for low frequency bypassing. See applica-
tion circuit for further details.
10 MIXIF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring
operation to DC, this port should be DC blocked exter-
nally 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 18 mA of current or part non-function and possible
part failure will result.
12 IFOUT This pin is AC coupled and
matched to 50 Ohms.
13 VddIF
Power supply for IF ampli er. Choke
inductor and bypass capacitor are required.
See application circuit.
16 MIXLO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
17 GND Backside of package has exposed metal ground
paddle that must also be connected to ground.
18 BIAS
Power supply and RF Output of the LO
ampli er. Three external bypass capacitors
are recommended for optimum performance,
as illustrated in the application circuit.
21 LO
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
See application circuit.
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Evaluation PCB - Upconverter Mode
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 con-
nected 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.
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J4 DC Pin
C1, C2, C3 100 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4, C6 1000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5, C7 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
C8 0.01 μF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
L1 51 nH Chip Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L2 18 nH Chip Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L3 36 nH Chip Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
R1, R3, R4 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R5 18 Ohm Resistor, 1210 Pkg.
U1 HMC622LP4(E) - Upconverter
PCB [2] 119242 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 119244 [1]
HMC622LP4 / 622LP4E
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HMC622LP4 / 622LP4E
v01.0508
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
IF & LO AMPLIFIER, 1.8 - 3.9 GHz
Evaluation PCB - Downconverter Mode
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 con-
nected 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.
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J4 DC Pin
C1, C2, C3 100 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4, C6 1000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5, C7 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
C8 0.01 μF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
L1 51 nH Chip Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L2 18 nH Chip Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L3 36 nH Chip Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
R2, R3, R4 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R5 18 Ohm Resistor, 1210 1/8 watt Pkg.
U1 HMC622LP4(E) - Downconverter
PCB [2] 119242 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 119328 [1]
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HMC622LP4 / 622LP4E
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IF & LO AMPLIFIER, 1.8 - 3.9 GHz
Application Circuit - Upconverter Mode
Recommended Components Values (IF = 200 - 550 MHz)
C1, C2, C3 100 pF Capacitor
C4, C6 1000 pF Capacitor
C5, C7 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
C8 0.01 μF Capacitor
L1 51 n H I nduc tor
L2 18 nH Inductor
L3 36 nH Inductor
R5 18 Ohm (1/8 Watt)
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HMC622LP4 / 622LP4E
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GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
IF & LO AMPLIFIER, 1.8 - 3.9 GHz
Application Circuit - Downconverter Mode
Recommended Components Values (IF = 200 - 550 MHz)
C1, C2, C3 100 pF Capacitor
C4, C6 1000 pF Capacitor
C5, C7 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
C8 0.01 μF Capacitor
L1 51 n H I nduc tor
L2 18 nH Inductor
L3 36 nH Inductor
R5 18 Ohm (1/8 Watt)
