HMC523LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
15 - 23 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC523LC4 is ideal for:
Features
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
Image Rejection: 25 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 47 dB
High Input IP3: +25 dBm
24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm²
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• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC523LC4 is a compact general purpose
I/Q MMIC mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT
package, which can be used as either an Image
Reject Mixer or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The
mixer utilizes two standard Hittite double balanced
mixer cells and a 90 degree hybrid fabricated in a
GaAs MESFET process. A low frequency quadrature
hybrid was used to produce a 100 MHz USB IF output.
This product is a much smaller alternative to hybrid
style Image Reject Mixers and Single Sideband
Upconverter assemblies. The HMC523LC4 eliminates
the need for wire bonding allowing use of surface
mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 °C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +17 dBm*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF/LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss (As IRM)
Image Rejection
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
Amplitude Balance
Phase Balance
40
17
19
Min.
Typ.
15 - 21
DC - 3.5
8
25
+15
47
22
+25
0.3
4
40
17
10
19
Max.
Min.
Typ.
21 - 23
DC - 3.5
10
25
+18
45
22
+20
0.3
4
13
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
dB
Deg
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
1
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HMC523LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
15 - 23 GHz
Data Taken As IRM With External IF Hybrid
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
0
Image Rejection vs. Temperature
-5
30
-10
20
-15
+25C
+85C
-40C
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
-20
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
RF
LO
-5
-10
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
-10
-15
-20
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
20
16
P1dB (dBm)
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
30
25
20
12
8
4
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
15
10
5
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
0
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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2
40
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
HMC523LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
15 - 23 GHz
Quadrature Channel Data Taken Without IF Hybrid
Isolations
IF Bandwidth
0
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-10
-20
ISOLATION (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
-5
LO/IF2
-30
LO/IF1
-40
LO/RF
RF/IF2
-60
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF/IF1
-10
-50
-15
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
-20
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive
2
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)
Phase Balance vs. LO Drive
15
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
0
-1
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-2
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Upconverter Performance
Sideband Rejection vs. LO Drive
0
SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-10
-20
LO = +11 dBm
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-10
LO = +11 dBm
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-30
-15
-40
-20
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
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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
Fax: 978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
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HMC523LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
15 - 23 GHz
Harmonics of LO
LO Freq. (GHz)
15.5
17
18.5
20
21.5
23
nLO Spur at RF Port
1
47
49
50
47
50
53
2
51
56
63
73
72
71
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
34
87
xx
xx
1
-9
0
65
87
xx
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
29
46
82
92
84
xx
61
62
86
92
xx
xx
87
90
92
LO = + 15 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port.
RF = 17.6 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 17.5 GHz @ +15 dBm
Data taken without IF hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)
(derate 5.22 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(junction to package bottom)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+20 dBm
+ 27 dBm
150°C
340 mW
191.5 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
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HMC523LC4
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
15 - 23 GHz
Outline Drawing
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NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30 - 80 MICROINCHES
GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKLE
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND
Package Information
Part Number
HMC523LC4
Package Body Material
Alumina, White
Lead Finish
Gold over Nickel
MSL Rating
MSL3
[1]
Package Marking
[2]
H523
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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