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HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Input IP3: +34 dBm
LO to RF Isolation: 28 dB
+22 dBm Input P1dB
No External Components
Ultra Small MSOP Package: 14.8mm2
Included in the HMC-DK003 Designer’s Kit
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25°C, LO = +17dBm, IF = 200 MHz*
Typical Applications
The HMC214MS8 / HMC214MS8E is ideal for:
• WiMAX, 802.16
• Fixed Wireless Access
• Wireless Local Loop
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
The HMC214MS8(E) is a general purpose high
dynamic range passive MMIC mixer in plastic sur-
face mount 8 lead Mini Small Outline Package
(MSOP) covering 2.4 to 4 GHz. Excellent input
IP3 performance of +34 dBm for downcon-ver-
sion and +31 dBm for upconversion is provided
for WiMax and other 3.5 GHz applications at an
LO drive of +17 dBm. With a 1dB compression of
+22 dBm, the RF port will accept a wide range of
input signal levels. Conversion loss is 10 dB typical
and LO isolations are maintained at 25 to 30 dB.
This miniature single-ended monolithic GaAs FET
mixer does not require any external components or
bias. The DC to 1 GHz IF frequency response will
satisfy many transmit and receive frequency plans
con gured for low side LO. The HMC214MS8 &
HMC214MS8E input IP3 performance coupled with
its high P1dB rivals traditional active FET mixers
while offering a much smaller 14.8mm2 standard IC
footprint and no DC bias.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF 2.4 - 4.0 3.4 - 3.8 GHz
Frequency Range, LO 2.4 - 4.0 3.4 - 3.8 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 1 DC - 1 GHz
Conversion Loss 10 12 10 11.5 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 10 12 10 11.5 dB
LO to RF Isolation 18 30 20 28 dB
LO to IF Isolation 12 25 22 30 dB
IP3 (Input) 26 30 31 34 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 18 21 20 22 dBm
LO Input Drive Level (Typical) +15 to +19 +15 to +19 dBm
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Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm Isolation @ LO = +17 dBm
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Return Loss @ LO = +17 dBm
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +17 dBm
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain @ LO = +17 dBm
Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
RF to IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
Conver. Gain
Return Loss
RESPONSE (dB)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz
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Input IP3 vs.
Temperature, LO = +17 dBm Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
Upconverter IP3 vs.
LO Drive, IF = 200 MHz
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
20
24
28
32
36
40
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
45
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
45
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
17
19
21
23
25
2.2 2.6 3 3.4 3.8 4.2
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz
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MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF01234
0xx-4-29xx
190373935
27366496577
397981048591
4xx10099104106
RF Freq = 3.5 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq = 3.3 GHz @ +17 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF output power.
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq (GHz) 1 2 3 4
2.6 35 26 42 39
2.8 30 26 47 40
3.0 29 26 46 42
3.2 28 29 42 xx
3.4 25 28 40 xx
3.6 24 31 39 xx
LO = +17 dBm
All values are in dBc below input LO level @ RF port.
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Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
RF/IF Input +27 dBm
LO Drive +27 dBm
IF DC Current ±40 mA
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T=85 °C)
(derate 3.69 mW/°C above 85 °C) 240 mW
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
(junction to lead) 270 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
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HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC214MS8 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H214
XXXX
HMC214MS8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H214
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
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1LO
This pin is DC coupled & matched to 50 Ohms. Blocking
capacitors are required if line potential is not equal to 0V.
2, 4 N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown
herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC
ground externally.
3, 6, 7 GND This pin must be connected to RF ground.
5IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring operation
to DC this port should be DC blocked externally using a series
capacitor. Choose value of capacitor to pass IF frequency
desired. For operation to DC, this pin must not sink/source
more than 40 mA of current or failure may result.
8RF This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz
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Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 101830 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
U1 HMC214MS8 / HMC214MS8E Mixer
PCB [2] 101828 Eval Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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.
HMC214MS8 / 214MS8E
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 2.4 - 4.0 GHz
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