HMC904LC5
v02.0511
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 24 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC904LC5 is ideal for:
Features
Conversion Gain: 12 dB
Image Rejection: 30 dB
2 LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB
Noise Figure: 3 dB
Input IP3: 0 dBm
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm²
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
• Satellite Communications
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC904LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q
downconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant
SMT package. This device provides a small signal
conversion gain of 12 dB with a noise figure of 3 dB
and 30 dB of image rejection across the frequency
band. The HMC904LC5 utilizes an LNA followed by
an image reject mixer which is driven by an active x2
multiplier. The image reject mixer eliminates the need
for a filter following the LNA, and removes thermal
noise at the image frequency. I and Q mixer outputs
are provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to
select the required sideband. The HMC904LC5 is a
much smaller alternative to hybrid style image reject
mixer downconverter assemblies, and is compatible
with surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 °C, IF = 1000 MHz, LO = +4 dBm, Vdd = 3.5 Vdc USB
[1]
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Gain (As IRM)
Noise Figure
Image Rejection
1 dB Compression (Input)
2 LO to RF Isolation
2 LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
Amplitude Balance
[2]
Phase Balance
[2]
Total Supply Current
[1] Data taken as IRM with external IF 90° Hybrid
[2] Data taken without external 90° hybrid, IF = 500 MHz
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Min.
Typ.
17 - 20
7.5 - 11.75
DC - 3.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
20 - 24
8.25 - 12.3
DC - 3.5
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
dB
deg
8.5
12
3
8.5
12
3
20
35
-8
15
30
-6
40
10
45
15
0
0.25
7
160
190
32
15
40
20
0
0.25
7
160
190
mA
1
HMC904LC5
v02.0511
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 24 GHz
Data Taken As IRM With External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 1000 MHz
Conversion Gain USB vs. Temperature
25
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Conversion Gain USB vs. LO Drive
25
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
+8 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
15
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
20
20
15
10
10
5
5
0
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
0
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-10
RF Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
-20
-10
-30
-15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-40
-20
-50
-25
-60
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
-30
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-5
IF Return Loss
[1]
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
IF1
IF2
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
-25
-30
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
-30
0
1
2
3
4
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Data taken without external 90° hybrid.
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
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MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
2
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
HMC904LC5
v02.0511
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 24 GHz
Data Taken as IRM With External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 1000 MHz
Isolations
Input P1dB USB vs. Temperature
0
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
10
0
ISOLATION (dB)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
2LO/RF
RF/IF2
RF/IF1
2LO/IF1
-2
-4
P1dB (dBm)
2LO/IF2
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3, USB vs. Temperature
15
10
Input IP3, USB vs. LO Drive
15
10
5
5
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0
-5
-5
-10
-10
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
+8 dBm
-15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
-15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. LO Drive,
LO Frequency = 9 GHz
8
Noise Figure vs. Temperature,
IF Frequency = 1000 MHz
6
5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
4
3
2
1
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
6
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
+8 dBm
4
2
0
0.5
0
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF 90° IF hybrid, LO frequency fixed at 8.5 GHz and RF varied
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
For price, delivery, and
Drive,
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
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Corporation, 2 Elizabeth
to place
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any
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other
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
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HMC904LC5
v02.0511
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 24 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 1000 MHz
IF Bandwidth
20
15
10
RESPONSE (dB)
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.5
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
[1]
1.5
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
1
0.5
0
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
LO = +6 dBm
LO = +8 dBm
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
[1]
5
LO = +2 dBm
LO = +4 dBm
LO = +6 dBm
LO = +8 dBm
PHASE BALANCE (deg)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Data taken with IF = 500 MHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
For price, delivery, and
Drive,
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery and to place orders:
infringements of patents or
Corporation, 2 Elizabeth
to place
Chelmsford, MA 01824
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any
Hittite Microwave
other
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
4
2
HMC904LC5
v02.0511
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 24 GHz
Data Taken as IRM With External IF 90° Hybrid, IF = 1000 MHz
Conversion Gain, LSB vs. Temperature
25
Conversion Gain, LSB vs. LO Drive
25
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
+8 dBm
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
15
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
23
24
25
20
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
20
15
10
10
5
5
0
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
0
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
0
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-10
Input P1dB, LSB vs. Temperature
0
-2
-4
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
P1dB (dBm)
-20
-6
-8
-10
-12
-30
-40
-50
-14
-16
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
-60
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3, LSB vs. Temperature
15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
Input IP3, LSB vs. LO Drive
15
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
+8 dBm
10
5
5
IP3 (dBm)
0
IP3 (dBm)
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
0
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Conversion gain data taken with external IF 90° IF hybrid, LO frequency fixed at 8.5 GHz and RF varied
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
For price, delivery, and
Drive,
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery and to place orders:
infringements of patents or
Corporation, 2 Elizabeth
to place
Chelmsford, MA 01824
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any
Hittite Microwave
other
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
www.hittite.com
Order On-line at
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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