HMC-C046 v02.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 20 - 31 GHz Features Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 4.5 GHz Image Rejection: 24 dB LO to RF Isolation: 42 dB High Input IP3: 22.5 dBm Hermetically Sealed Module Typical Applications 5 The HMC-C046 is ideal for: -55 to +85 C Operating Temperature * Point-to-Point Radios * Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT Mixers Field Replaceable SMA Connectors * Test Equipment & Sensors * Military End-Use Functional Diagram General Description The HMC-C046 is a passive I/Q MMIC mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module which can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer (IRM) 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. A low frequency quadrature hybrid was used to produce a 100 MHz Upper Side Band (USB) IF output. 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 I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +17 dBm* Parameter Min. Frequency Range, RF/LO Frequency Range, IF Max. 10 GHz 15 dB 17 24 dB 17 dBm LO to RF Isolation 29 42 dB LO to IF Isolation 15 30 dB IP3 (Input) 22.5 dBm Amplitude Balance 0.3 dB 4 Deg 1 dB Compression (Input) Phase Balance * Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter. 5-1 Units GHz DC - 4.5 Conversion Loss (As IRM) Image Rejection Typ. 20 - 31 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-C046 v02.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 20 - 31 GHz Data taken As IRM With External IF 90 Hybrid Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Image Rejection vs. Temperature 0 40 IMAGE REJECTION (dB) -5 -10 +85C +25C -55C -15 -20 19 30 25 20 15 +25C +85C - 55C 10 5 0 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 19 20 21 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 27 28 29 30 31 32 30 31 32 30 31 32 Return Loss 0 0 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 26 -10 -15 +15 dBm +17 dBm +19 dBm -20 -5 -10 RF LO -15 -25 -30 19 20 21 5 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive -20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 19 20 21 22 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 22 30 20 25 IP3 (dBm) 35 18 16 27 28 29 20 15 10 +25C +85C - 55C 12 26 Input IP3 vs. LO Drive 24 14 23 24 25 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input P1dB vs. Temperature P1dB (dBm) 23 24 25 Mixers CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 35 LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm 5 10 0 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 31 32 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 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-C046 v02.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 20 - 31 GHz IF1 & IF2 Port Characteristics Isolation, LO=+10dBm IF Bandwidth* -10 0 LO/IF2 -5 LO/IF1 RESPONSE (dB) ISOLATION (dB) -20 -30 -40 RF/IF2 -50 5 -10 -15 RETURN LOSS CONVERSION GAIN -20 -25 LO/RF RF/IF1 -60 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 -30 0.5 32 1 1.5 Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive 2.5 3 4 4.5 5 15 1 PHASE BALANCE (degrees) LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm 1.5 0.5 0 -0.5 -1 -1.5 -2 -2.5 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 10 5 0 -5 -15 -20 19 32 LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -10 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz) Upconverter Performance Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Upconverter Performance Sideband Rejection vs. LO Drive 0 0 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) -10 -5 -10 LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -15 -20 19 20 21 LO = +15 dBm LO = +17 dBm LO = +19 dBm -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) * Conversion gain data taken with external IF 90 hybrid 5-3 5.5 20 2 CONVERSION GAIN (dB) 3.5 Phase Balance vs. LO Drive 2.5 AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB) Mixers 2 IF FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 32 HMC-C046 Absolute Maximum Ratings GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 20 - 31 GHz MxN Spurious Outputs RF / IF Input 13 dBm LO Drive 27 dBm nLO Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C Operating Temperature -55 to +85 C 2 mRF 0 1 0 xx -13 1 18 0 76 74 3 xx 4 xx 2 3 4 27 xx xx 35 52 xx 87 74 82 83 87 77 87 xx 82 87 87 RF = 24.5 GHz @ -10 dBm LO = 24.4 GHz @ +17 dBm Data taken without IF 90 hybrid All values in dBc with reference to output power at IF= 100 MHz 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 v02.0711 5-4 HMC-C046 v02.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 20 - 31 GHz Outline Drawing Mixers 5 Package Information NOTES: 1.O PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVARTM 2.0 FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE Package Type C-4B Package Weight [1] 20 gms (Typ.) 4.0 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. Spacer Weight 2.6 gms (Typ.) 5.0 TOLERANCES: [1] Package weight includes the connectors [2] 1 gms Tolerance 3.0 MOUNTING SPACER: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM. 5.1 .XX = .02 5.2 .XXX = .010 6.0 FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS. TENSOLITE 5602-5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT. 7.0 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-C046 v02.0711 GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE 20 - 31 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1 RF This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 2 IF2 4 IF1 3 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. This pin is DC 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 Mixers Pin Number 5-6