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HMC-C009
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
v05.0711
General Description
Features
Typical Applications
The HMC-C009 is a passive I/Q MMIC mixer housed
in a miniature hermetic module which can be used
as either an Image Reject Mixer or a Single Side-
band Upconverter. The module utilizes two standard
Hittite double balanced mixer cells and a 90 degree
hybrid fabricated on a GaAs MESFET process. This
MMIC based module is a more reliable and consis-
tent alternative to hybrid style I/Q Mixers and Single
Sideband Converter assemblies. The module features
removable SMA connectors which can be detached
to allow direct connection of the modules I/O pins to a
microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +15 dBm*
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF/LO 4.0 - 8.5 5.5 - 7.5 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 3.5 DC - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Loss (As IRM) 7.5 10.5 7.5 9.5 dB
Image Rejection 22 35 28 34 dB
1 dB Compression (Input) +14 +15 dBm
LO to RF Isolation 32 40 35 40 dB
LO to IF Isolation 14 20 15 20 dB
IP3 (Input) +23 +23 dBm
Amplitude Balance 0.3 0.2 dB
Phase Balance 8 6 Deg
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C009 is ideal for:
• Telecommunications Equipment
• Test Equipment
• Military Radios, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
Image Rejection: 35 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 40 dB
High Input IP3: +23 dBm
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
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Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Image Rejection vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Return Loss
Data taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid
Input P1dB vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
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-15
-10
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0
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+25C
+85C
-55C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
34567 89
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
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LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
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+11dBm
+13dBm
+15dBm
+17dBm
+19dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
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+25C
+85C
-55C
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
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+25C
+85C
-55C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-40
-30
-20
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0
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ISOLATION (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO/RF
RF/IF1
LO/IF1
RF/IF2
LO/IF2
-20
-15
-10
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0
5
10
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LO = +13dBm
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
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LO = +13dBm
LO = +15dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
RESPONSE (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Isolations
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
IF Bandwidth*
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
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-15
-10
-5
0
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LO = +11 dBm
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
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LO = +11 dBm
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance Conversion
Gain vs. LO Drive*
Upconverter Performance Sideband
Rejection vs. LO Drive*
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid
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Harmonics of LO
LO Freq. (GHz) nLO Spur at RF Port
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3.5 41 54 59 57
4.5 43 43 59 58
5.5 46 57 52 71
6.5 44 60 71 60
7.5 43 66 69 62
8.5 44 65 69 70
LO = +15 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
Data taken with IF ports terminated in 50 Ohms.
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF 0 1 2 3 4
0 xx -10 35 25 51
1 35 0 45 54 74
2 94 64 72 67 95
3 95 97 99 84 97
4 90 93 95 97 106
RF = 5.6 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 5.5 GHz @ +15 dBm
Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input +20 dBm
LO Drive +27 dBm
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE
3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
5. TOLERANCES:
5.1 .XX = ±0.02
5.2 .XXX = ±0.010
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS
TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS
HMC-C009
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GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
Package Information
Package Type C-4
Package Weight [1] 20 gms [2]
Spacer Weight 2.6 gms [2]
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 RF This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2 IF1
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requir-
ing 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 3mA of current or part non-function
and possible part failure will result.
3 IF2
4 LO This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
HMC-C009
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GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
