HMC915LP4E
v00.1009
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Features
Input IP3: +28 dBm
Low Input LO Drive: -2 to +4 dBm
High LO to RF Isolation: 28 dB
Low Conversion Loss: 8 dB
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 88 mA
24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm2
Typical Applications
The HMC915LP4E is ideal for:
• PCS / 3G Infrastructure
• Base Stations & Repeaters
• WiMAX & WiBro
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• ISM & Fixed Wireless
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC915LP4E is a high linearity, double-balanced
converter that operates from 0.5 to 2.7 GHz and
delivers a +28 dBm input IP3. The LO amplifier output
and high dynamic range mixer input are positioned
so that an external LO filter can be placed in series
between them if necessary. The converter provides
28 dB of LO to RF isolation and is ideal for upconver-
ter and downconverter applications. The IC operates
from a single +5V supply consuming 88 mA and ac-
cepts LO drive levels of -2 to +4 dBm. The design
requires no external baluns and supports IF frequ-
encies between DC and 1 GHz. The HMC915LP4E is
pin for pin compatible with the HMC552LP4E and the
HMC215LP4E mixers with integrated LO amplifiers.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25°C, LO = +2 dBm, Vcc = +5V, IF = 100 MHz*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO Drive Input Level (Typical)
Supply Current (Icc)
78
22
10
Min.
Typ.
0.5 - 2.0
DC - 1.0
8
8.5
30
16
28
18
-2 to 4
88
110
78
25
12
11
Max.
Min.
Typ.
2.0 - 2.7
DC - 1.0
10
10.5
28
18
28
20
+2 to 6
88
110
13
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO and confi gured as shown in application circuit.
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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 On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC915LP4E
v00.1009
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature, IF = 100 MHz
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature, IF = 1 GHz
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
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2.7
3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
1.8
2.1
2.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Isolation
0
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.3
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
-20
-30
RF to IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
-40
-50
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Return Loss
0
Upconverter Performance
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
40
35
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
IP3 (dBm)
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
-10
-15
RF
LO
-20
-25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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 On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC915LP4E
v00.1009
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
IF Bandwidth
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
Conversion Gain, 0.8 GHz =LO < RF
Conversion Gain, 2.25 GHz = LO > RF
Return Loss
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-30
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF = 100 MHz
50
Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF = 1 GHz
50
40
40
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
30
30
20
+25C
+85C
-40C
20
+25C
+85C
-40C
10
10
0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
0
1.5
1.8
2
2.2
2.5
2.7
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz
40
35
30
IP3 (dBm)
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
100
90
80
IP2 (dBm)
70
60
50
40
30
1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.3
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
1.8
2
2.2
2.5
2.7
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC915LP4E
v00.1009
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
90
80
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
0.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
70
IP2 (dBm)
60
50
40
30
20
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
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2.4
2.7
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Voltage (Vdd)
RF Power Input
LO Power Input (Vcc = 5 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 8.4 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
5.5 Vdc
+23 dBm
+10 dBm up to 1 GHz
+8 dBm from 1 - 4 GHz
150°C
0.546 W
119 °C/W
-65 to +150°C
-55 to +85°C
Class 1C
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
-4.67
-76.00
xx
xx
1
-3.17
0.00
-71.34
xx
xx
2
-23.34
-23.67
-79.84
xx
xx
3
-30.34
-52.17
-71.84
-74.67
xx
RF Freq. = 1.9 GHz @ -5 dBm
LO Freq. = 1.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
Typical Supply Current
Vcc
4.5
5.0
5.5
Icc (mA)
67 mA
88 mA
117 mA
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz)
1.0
1.4
1.8
2.2
1
32
28
29
33
35
34
2
40
19
16
18
23
20
3
27
25
30
27
34
41
4
40
30
42
44
41
44
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
2.6
3.0
LO = 4 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
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 On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC915LP4E
v00.1009
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
Outline Drawing
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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC915LP4E
Package Body Material
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[2]
Package Marking
[1]
H915
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
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