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HMC-C014
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER MODULE, 16 - 32 GHz
v05.0211
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +19 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable Coaxial Connectors
-55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Typical Applications
The HMC-C014 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Military Radio, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
• Test Instrumentation The HMC-C014 is a general purpose passive double-
balanced mixer housed in a miniature hermetic
module that can be used as an upconverter or
downconverter between 16 and 32 GHz. This mixer
requires no external components or matching
circuitry. The HMC-C014 provides excellent LO to
RF and LO to IF suppression due to optimized balun
structures. The mixer operates with LO drive levels
from +9 dBm to +15 dBm and requires no DC Bias.
The HMC-C014 may also be used as a Bi-Phase
Modulator/Demodulator or phase comparator. The
module features removable coaxial connectors which
can be detached to allow direct connection of the
I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO 16 - 26 26 - 32 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 8 DC - 8 GHz
Conversion Loss 8 12 8 12 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 8 12 8 12 dB
LO to RF Isolation 30 40 25 35 dB
LO to IF Isolation 30 40 30 40 dB
RF to IF Isolation 17 25 20 28 dB
IP3 (Input) 19 19 dBm
IP2 (Input) 50 50 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 12 13 dBm
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
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Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Isolation
IF Bandwidth
Return Loss
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
-20
-15
-10
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0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
RESPONSE (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
LO
RF
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
LO/RF
LO/IF
RF/IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input IP2 vs. Temperature *
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive * Input IP3 vs. Temperature *
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
5
7
9
11
13
15
15 20 25 30 35
-55C
+25C
+85C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
+8 dBm
+10 dBm
+13 dBm
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
+25 C
+85 C
+55 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33
+8 dBm
+10 dBm
+13 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF 0 1 2 3 4
0 xx 14 31 xx xx
1 21 0 44 37 xx
2 78 84 69 81 89
3 xx 86 90 81 91
4 xx xx 86 89 100
RF = 22 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 21 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input +13 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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MIXER MODULE, 16 - 32 GHz
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Outline Drawing
HMC-C014
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MIXER MODULE, 16 - 32 GHz
Package Information
Package Type C-11
Package Weight [1] 18.2 gms [2]
Spacer Weight 2.6 gms [2]
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. PLATING: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE.
3. MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES: ±0.010 [0.23] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 LO This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2 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 or sink more than 2 mA of cur-
rent or part non-function and possible part failure will result.
3 RF This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
HMC-C014
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MIXER MODULE, 16 - 32 GHz
