HMC-C009 v05.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 4.0 - 8.5 GHz Features 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 Typical Applications 5 Field Replaceable SMA Connectors -55 C to +85 C Operating Temperature The HMC-C009 is ideal for: * Telecommunications Equipment Mixers * Test Equipment General Description * Military Radios, Radar & ECM 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 Sideband 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 consistent 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. * Space Systems Functional Diagram Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +15 dBm* Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. 4.0 - 8.5 5.5 - 7.5 GHz Frequency Range, IF DC - 3.5 DC - 3.5 GHz Conversion Loss (As IRM) Image Rejection 7.5 22 1 dB Compression (Input) 35 10.5 7.5 28 +14 LO to RF Isolation 32 LO to IF Isolation 14 40 35 20 15 9.5 dB 34 dB +15 dBm 40 dB 20 dB IP3 (Input) +23 +23 dBm Amplitude Balance 0.3 0.2 dB 8 6 Deg Phase Balance * Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter. 5-1 Units Frequency Range, RF/LO For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C009 v05.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 4.0 - 8.5 GHz Data taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Image Rejection vs. Temperature 50 IMAGE REJECTION (dB) -5 -10 +25C +85C -55C -15 -20 40 30 20 +25C +85C -55C 10 0 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 9 4 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 7 8 9 8 9 8 9 Return Loss 0 0 5 -5 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 6 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive -10 +11dBm +13dBm +15dBm +17dBm +19dBm -15 -10 RF LO -15 -20 -20 -25 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 9 4 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input P1dB vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive 20 30 18 25 16 20 IP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 5 Mixers CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 0 14 12 10 +25C +85C -55C 10 15 LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm 5 8 6 0 3 4 5 6 7 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 5-2 HMC-C009 v05.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 4.0 - 8.5 GHz Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid IF Bandwidth* 0 0 -10 -5 LO/IF2 RESPONSE (dB) ISOLATION (dB) Isolations -20 LO/IF1 -30 RF/IF1 -40 5 CONVERSION GAIN RETURN LOSS -10 -15 -20 RF/IF2 LO/RF -50 3 4 5 6 7 8 -25 0.5 9 1 2 2.5 3 3.5 8 9 Phase Balance vs. LO Drive 10 2 PHASE BALANCE (degrees) 1.5 1 0.5 0 -0.5 -1 LO = +13dBm LO = +15dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -1.5 -2 5 0 -5 -10 LO = +13dBm LO = +15dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -15 -20 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 9 4 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive* Upconverter Performance Sideband Rejection vs. LO Drive* 0 SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc) 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 1.5 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB) Mixers RF FREQUENCY (GHz) -5 -10 LO = +11 dBm LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -15 -20 -10 LO = +11 dBm LO = +13 dBm LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 3 4 5 6 7 8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) * Conversion gain data taken with external IF hybrid 5-3 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 9 HMC-C009 v05.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 4.0 - 8.5 GHz Harmonics of LO nLO Spur at RF Port 1 2 3 nLO 4 mRF 0 1 2 3 4 51 3.5 41 54 59 57 0 xx -10 35 25 4.5 43 43 59 58 1 35 0 45 54 74 5.5 46 57 52 71 2 94 64 72 67 95 6.5 44 60 71 60 3 95 97 99 84 97 7.5 43 66 69 62 4 90 93 95 97 106 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. 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 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 5 Mixers LO Freq. (GHz) MxN Spurious Outputs 5-4 HMC-C009 v05.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 4.0 - 8.5 GHz Outline Drawing Mixers 5 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 NOTES: 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVARTM 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 5-5 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C009 v05.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 4.0 - 8.5 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1 RF This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 2 IF1 3 IF2 4 LO Interface Schematic 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 3mA of current or part non-function and possible part failure will result. 5 Mixers This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 5-6