MIXERS - DBL-BAL - SMT
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HMC488MS8G / 488MS8GE
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB
Double-Balanced Topology
Integrated LO Ampli er: 0 to +6 dBm Drive
Input IP3: +15 dBm
Single Supply: +5V @ 46 mA
MSOP8-G Package: 14.8 mm2
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, Vdd= 5V
Typical Applications
The HMC488MS8G / HMC488MS8GE is ideal for:
• Basestations & Repeaters
• Access Points & Subscribers
• UNII, ISM, WLAN & WiMAX
• Point to Point/Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT Radio
The HMC488MS8G(E) is an ultra miniature double-
balanced mixer with integrated LO ampli er in an 8
lead plastic SMT MSOP8-G covering 4 - 7 GHz. This
passive MMIC mixer integrates a GaAs Schottky
diode quad, transformer baluns and a LO buffer
on a single chip yielding a low conversion loss of
7 dB coupled with an input IP3 of +15 dBm. The LO
buffer ampli er can be driven from 0 to +6 dBm and
requires a single supply of +5V @ 46 mA. The device
can be used as an upconverter, downconverter or
bi-phase (de)modulator for a variety of point-to-point/
multipoint, VSAT, telemetry or broadband WLAN
applications.
GaAs MMIC MIXER W/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
Parameter
LO = +2 dBm LO = 0 dBm
Units
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Frequency Range, RF & LO 4 - 7 5 - 6 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 2.5 DC - 2.5 GHz
Conversion Loss 7 9.5 8 10.5 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 7 8 dB
LO to RF Isolation 25 30 27 32 dB
LO to IF Isolation 16 20 20 25 dB
IP3 (Input) 15 15 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 5 8 6 9 dBm
Supply Current (Idd) 46 60 46 60 mA
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Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +2 dBm Isolation @ LO = +2 dBm
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Return Loss @ LO = +2 dBm
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +2 dBm
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RESPONSE (dB)
HMC488MS8G / 488MS8GE
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LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
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Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +2 dBm Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +2 dBm Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +2 dBm Input P1dB vs. LO Drive
0
5
10
15
20
25
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2.5
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+3 dBm
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
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Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd Idd (mA)
+4.75 45
+5.0 46
+5.25 47
Mixer will operate over full voltage range shown above.
Harmonics of LOMxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF01234
0xx9202440
1120295241
2 6260636077
37783746375
48383848582
RF Freq. = 5.3 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq. = 5.2 GHz @ +3 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz) 1 2 3 4
532184252
5.2 32 19 62 56
5.4 31 23 52 59
5.6 31 26 43 64
5.8 31 26 40 57
631274351
LO = +3 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
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LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 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 AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC488MS8G Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H488
XXXX
HMC488MS8GE RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H488
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
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input (Vdd= +5V) +13 dBm
LO Drive (Vdd= +5V) +15 dBm
Vdd +7 Vdc
Channel Temperature 150°C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 13.2 mW/°C above 85°C) 0.85 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 75.5 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150°C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85°C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC488MS8G / 488MS8GE
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LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1LO This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2, 6, 7 GND This pin must be connected to RF ground.
3, 4 Vdd These pins are power supply for LO amp.
An external RF bypass capacitor (10,000 pF) is required.
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
HMC488MS8G / 488MS8GE
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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 con-
nected 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 108190 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J4 - J5 DC Pins
C1 10,000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC488MS8G / HMC488MS8GE
PCB [2] 106829 Evaluation Board, 1.000” x 1.000”
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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Notes:
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LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
