HMC334LP4E - Hittite Microwave Corporation

MIXERS - DOWNCONVERTERS - SMT

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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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HMC334LP4 / 334LP4E

SiGe WIDEBAND

DOWNCONVERTER, 0.6 - 2.7 GHz

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General Description

Features

Functional Diagram

The HMC334LP4(E) is a low noise, wideband

downconverter RFIC which is ideal for Cellular/3G

and WiMAX/4G applications from 0.6 to 2.7 GHz.

The LO input accepts drive levels from -6 to +6 dBm

while the RFIC provides 48 dB of LO to RF isolation,

and 0 dB conversion loss. The HMC334LP4(E) will

support an IF output bandwidth of up to 600 MHz

and consumes only 173 mA from a +5V supply.

This wideband active mixer also provides excellent

performance in the presence of high level “Blocker”

signals, making it ideal for receiver applications in

demanding environments.

Conversion Loss: 0 dB

LO to RF Isolation: 48 dB

Single-Ended LO Drive: -6 to +6 dBm

Input IP3: +26 dBm

SSB Noise Figure: 11 dB

On-Chip RF Balun

24 Lead 4x4mm QFN Package: 16 mm

Electrical Speci cations,

TA = +25 °C, LO = 0 dBm*, VSLO = VSIF = +5V, IF = 240 MHz

Typical Applications

The HM334LP4(E) is ideal for:

• Basestations & Repeaters

• GSM, GPRS & Edge

• CDMA, W-CDMA & TD-SCDMA

• WiMAX & LTE

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units

Frequency Range, RF 0.6 - 2.7 GHz

Frequency Range, LO 0.35 - 3.0 GHz

Frequency Range, IF 1 - 600 MHz

Conversion Gain (IF XFMR Included) -5 -1 dB

SSB Noise Figure 11 dB

LO to RF Isolation 30 48 dB

IF Output Impedance (Diff) 200 Ohms

IP3 (Input) +26 dBm

1 dB Compression (Input) 8.5 12 dBm

LO Drive Input Level -6 to +6 dBm

Supply Current 173 225 mA

*Unless otherwise noted all measurements with R1 = 13 Ohms and single-ended 50 Ohm IF output with Port J2 or J3 shorted to ground.

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P1dB vs. Temperature

@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 240 MHz [1]

P1dB vs. Temperature

@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 100 MHz [1]

[1] LO < RF

* Unless otherwise noted all measurements with R1= 13 Ohms

Conversion Gain vs. Temperature

@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 100 MHz [1]

Conversion Gain vs. Temperature

@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 240 MHz [1]

Conversion Gain vs.

LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz [1]

Conversion Gain vs.

LO Drive, IF = 240 MHz [1]

-20

-15

-10

-5

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

-3 dBm

0 dBm

+3 dBm

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-20

-15

-10

-5

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-20

-15

-10

-5

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

-3 dBm

0 dBm

+3 dBm

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-20

-15

-10

-5

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-10

-5

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25C

+85C

-40C

P1dB (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-10

-5

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25C

+85C

-40C

P1dB (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

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Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz [1]

Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 240 MHz [1]

Input IP3 vs. Temperature

@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 100 MHz [1]

Input IP3 vs. Temperature

@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 240 MHz [1]

Noise Figure [1] RF Return Loss @ LO = 0 dBm [1]

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

-3 dBm

0 dBm

+3 dBm

IP3 (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25C

+85C

-40C

IP3 (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

-3 dBm

0 dBm

+3 dBm

IP3 (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25C

+85C

-40C

IP3 (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-40

-30

-20

-10

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3

RF RETURN LOSS (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

[1] LO < RF

* Unless otherwise noted all measurements with R1= 13 Ohms

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Isolation @ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 100 MHz [1] LO - RF Isolation @ LO = 0 dBm [1]

Conversion Gain vs.

Temperature, IF = 184 MHz, USB [2] Noise Figure, IF = 184 MHz, USB [2]

Input IP3 vs.

LO Drive, IF = 184 MHz, USB [2]

Input IP3 vs. Temperature

@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 184 MHz, USB [2]

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

LO TO IF

RF TO IF

ISOLATION (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

IF = 100MHz

IF = 240MHz

ISOLATION (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

-20

-15

-10

-5

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25 C

+85 C

-40 C

SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

-3 dBm

0 dBm

+3 dBm

IP3 (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

0.6 1 1.4 1.8 2.2 2.6 3

+25C

+85C

-40C

IP3 (dBm)

RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

[1] LO < RF

[2] LO > RF

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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com

Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com

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]

HMC334LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H334

XXXX

HMC334LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H334

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

Typical Supply

Current vs. Supply Voltage

VSLO = VSIF (V) ISLO + ISIF (mA)

+4.5 146

+5.0 173

+5.5 200

Downconverter will operate over full voltage range shown above.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

RF Input (VSLO = VSIF= +5V) +21 dBm

LO Drive (VSLO = VSIF= +5V) +12 dBm

VccLO, VccIF +6 Vdc

Channel Temperature 150 °C

Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)

(derate 27.8 mW/°C above 85°C) 1.8 W

Thermal Resistance

(channel to ground paddle) 36 °C/W

Storage Temperature -65 to 150 °C

Operating Temperature -40 to 85 °C

ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE

OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com

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Pin Descriptions

Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

1VccLO

Supply for LO Ampli er.

Draws approximately 120mA from VSLO.

A 13 Ohm resistor (R1) must be connected

externally between the VSLO supply and the

VccLO pin. See evaluation PCB schematic.

2, 5, 8, 11,

14, 17, 20, 23 GND These pins and the ground paddle should be

connected to a high quality RF/DC ground.

3LOP

LO Input Port. This pin needs a DC blocking capacitor.

(Typical voltage on this pin will be 1.5 - 1.8V)

4LON

For single ended applications, this pin should be AC

grounded

6, 7, 12,

21, 22, 24 N/C

The pins are not connected internally; however, all data

shown herein was measured with these pins connected to

RF/DC ground externally.

9, 10 IFN, IFP

Differential baseband outputs, 200 ohm differential output

impedance. Each port should draw approximately 25mA

from VSIF without LO power and 28mA from VSIF with LO

power on.

For single-ended 50 Ohm operation, port J2 or J3 should be

shorted to RF/DC ground. See evaluation PCB schematic.

13, 18 CTRF Center tap of the RF transformer. Biased at 2.2V when con-

nected to ground through two 91 ohm resistors.

15 GNDRF Pin to be connected to a high quality RF/DC ground. Also

can be used to drive the RF port differentially if needed.

16 RF 50 Ohms impedance can be matched

from 600 - 3000 MHz.

19 VccIF

Supply decoupling for the mixer stage.

(Typical voltage on this pin will be 4.8V)

Connect C3 to a high quality RF/DC

ground per evaluation PCB schematic.

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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com

Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com

Evaluation PCB

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 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 Hittite upon request.

Item Description

J1 - J4 Johnson SMA Connector

J5 - J6 2mm SMT

C1 - C3 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C4 0.3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C5 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C6 10 KpF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C7 1.3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.

C8, C9 0.1 µF Capacitor, 0805 Pkg.

L1 2.7 nH Chip Inductor, 0603 Pkg.

L2 2 nH Chip Inductor, 0603 Pkg.

R1 13 Ohm Resistor, 1206 Pkg.

R2, R3 91 Ohm Resistor, 0805 Pkg.

T1 M/A-Com 4:1 Balun, MABAES0061

U1 HMC334LP4 / HMC334LP4E

PCB [2] 117527 Evaluation Board

[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB

[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350

List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 117528 [1]

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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com

Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com

Evaluation PCB Schematic

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SiGe WIDEBAND

DOWNCONVERTER, 0.6 - 2.7 GHz