For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC144LC4 is a Double-Balanced MMIC
Mixer in a leadless “Pb free” SMT package which
can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
from 6 to 20 GHz. Broadband operation and 30 to
40 dB isolations are provided by on-chip baluns,
which require no external components or DC bias.
MMIC mixers are more reliable replacements to
hybrid diode mixers assuring consistent conversion
loss and isolation performance over high volume
production lots. The HMC144LC4 eliminates the
need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
+23 dBm Input IP3
35 dB LO/RF Isolation
IF Bandwidth: DC to 3 GHz
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C
Typical Applications
The HMC144LC4 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
Parameter
IF = 100 MHz
LO = +20 dBm Units
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Frequency Range, RF & LO 6 - 12 12 - 20 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 3 DC - 3 GHz
Conversion Loss 9.5 11.5 11 13 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 9.5 11.5 11 13 dB
LO to RF Isolation 25 35 25 35 dB
LO to IF Isolation 15 20 15 20 dB
RF to IF Isolation 15 25 15 25 dB
IP3 (Input) 23 23 dBm
1 dB Compression (Input) 12 15 12 15 dBm
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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
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Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +20 dBm Isolation @ LO = +20 dBm
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +20 dBm
Return Loss @ LO = +20 dBmConversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain @ LO = +20 dBm
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +20 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
RF to IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
IF CONVERSION GAIN
IF RETURN LOSS
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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
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Input IP3 vs. LO Drive*
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +20 dBm
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +20 dBm*
Harmonics of LO
* Two-tone input power = 0 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF 01234
0XX 0 5 37 N/A
17049 42 54
247 66 44 56 57
3>95 >95 >95 58 77
4N/A >95 >95 >95 >95
RF = 12 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 12.1 GHz @ 20 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
Measured as downconverter.
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz) 1 2 3 4
925 18 46 53
10.5 25 20 52 66
12 27 24 47 63
13.5 27 33 61 N/A
15 27 47 67 N/A
16.5 24 52 63 N/A
LO = +20 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level @ RF port.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +20 dBm
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21
+25C
+85C
-40C
IIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21
LO = +13 dBm
LO =+15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +20 dBm
IIP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
5 8 11 14 17 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input +15 dBm
LO Drive +27 dBm
IF DC Current ±2 mA
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER Ni.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C-
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC144LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H144
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 5 - 7, 11 - 14,
18 - 24 N/C No Connection. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground.
Performance will not be affected.
2, 4, 8, 10,
15, 17 GND These pins and package bottom must be
connect to RF/DC ground.
3RF This pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms from 6 - 20 GHz
9IF
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 2 mA of current or die non-function and possible
die failure will result.
16 LO This pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms from 6 - 20 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 Ohm impedance while the pack-
age 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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109010 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, SRI
J3 PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson
U1 HMC144LC4
PCB [2] 109005 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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
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MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
