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HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
v01.0111
Functional Diagram General Description
The HMC215LP4 & HMC215LP4E are high linearity,
double-balanced converter ICs that operate from
1.7 to 4.0 GHz and deliver a +25 dBm input third
order intercept point. The LO amplier output and
high dynamic range mixer input are positioned so
that an external LO lter can be placed in series
be-tween them. The converter provides 32 dB of LO
to RF isolation and is ideal for upconverter and down-
converter applications. The IC operates from a single
+5V supply consuming 56 mA of current and accepts
a LO drive level of 2 to 6 dBm. The design requires no
external baluns and supports IF frequencies between
DC and 1 GHz. The HMC215LP4(E) is pin for pin
compatible with the HMC552LP4(E), which operates
from 1.6 to 3.0 GHz.
Features
Input IP3: +25 dBm
Low Input LO Drive: +2 to +6 dBm
High LO to RF Isolation: 32 dB
Low Conversion Loss: 8 dB
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 56 mA
24 Lead Ceramic 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm
Electrical Specications, TA = +25°C, LO = +4 dBm, Vcc = +5V, IF = 100 MHz*
Typical Applications
The HMC215LP4 / HMC215LP4E is ideal for
Wireless Infrastructure Applications:
• PCS / 3G Infrastructure
• Base Stations & Repeaters
• WiMAX & WiBro
• ISM & Fixed Wireless
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF, LO 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 1.0 GHz
Conversion Loss 8.0 11 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 8.5 dB
LO to RF Isolation 23 32 dB
LO to IF Isolation 10 20 dB
IP3 (Input) 25 dBm
1 dB Compression (Input) 17 dBm
LO Drive Input Level (Typical) 2 to 6 dBm
Supply Current (Icc) 56 60 mA
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO and congured as shown in application circuit.
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Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Isolation
Return LossConversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive IF Bandwidth
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
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-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
LO= +8 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
Conversion Gain
Return Loss
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
RF to IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
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MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF 0 1 2 3 4
0 xx -4 10 14 32
1 5 0 22 37 49
2 78 66 60 63 93
3 83 97 92 80 80
4 103 101 106 105 101
RF Freq. = 1.9 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq. = 1.8 GHz @ 4 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
Input IP3 vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
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14
16
18
20
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz) 1 2 3 4
1.0 32 40 27 40
1.4 28 19 25 30
1.8 29 16 30 42
2.2 33 18 27 44
2.6 35 23 34 41
3.0 34 20 41 44
LO = 4 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
Typical Supply Current
Vcc Icc (mA)
+5.0 56 mA
HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
v01.0111 GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input (Vcc= +5V) +22 dBm
LO Drive (Vcc= +5V) +10 dBm
BIAS +7 Vdc
Junction Temperature 150°C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 5.21 mW/°C above 85°C) 0.339 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 192 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150°C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85°C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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]
HMC215LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H215
XXXX
HMC215LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H215
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 MIX LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
2, 6 - 9,
11 - 17, 19 - 24 N/C No connection. These pins may be connected to RF ground.
Performance will not be affected.
3 BIAS
Power supply for the LO amplier. Three external bypass
capacitors are recommended for optimum performance, as
illustrated in the application circuit.
4 GND Backside of package has exposed metal ground
paddle that must also be connected to ground.
5 LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 1.7 to 4.0
GHz. An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
10 IF
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/sink more than 18 mA of current or die non-function and
possible die failure will result.
18 RF This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
v01.0111 GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 GHz
Application Circuit
Recommended Components Values (IF = DC - 300 MHz)
C3 1000 pF
C4 2.2 µF
C1, C2, C5 100 pF
L1 18 nH
R1 18 Ohm
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC215LP4 / 215LP4E
v01.0111 GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 4.0 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 Hit-
tite upon request.
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J4, J5 DC Pin
C1, C2, C5 100 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 1000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C4 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
L1 18 nH Chip Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
R1 18 Ohm Resistor, 1210 1/8 watt Pkg.
U1 HMC215LP4 / HMC215LP4E
PCB [2] 113417 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 115820 [1]
