HMC560LM3
v01.0507
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
SMT MIXER, 24 - 40 GHz
Features
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 17 GHz
Input IP3: +21 dBm
High LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
Passive Double Balanced Topology
Leadless RoHS Compliant SMT Package, 25 mm
2
Typical Applications
The HMC560LM3 is ideal for:
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
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• Military & Space
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC560LM3 is a 24 - 40 GHz passive, double-
balanced MMIC mixer in a SMT leadless chip carrier
package. The mixer is fabricated in a GaAs MESFET
process, and can be used as a downconverter or
upconverter. The wide operating bandwidth allows this
device to be used across multiple radio bands with a
common platform. Excellent isolations are provided by
on-chip baluns. The HMC560LM3 requires no external
components and no DC bias. All data is with the
non-hermetic, epoxy sealed LM3 package mounted
in a 50 Ohm test fixture. Utilizing the HMC560LM3
eliminates the need for wirebonding, thereby providing
a consistent connection interface for the customer,
and allowing the use of surface mount manufacturing
techniques.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, IF = 1 GHz, LO = +13 dBm*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
IP2 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
25
23
16
Min.
Typ.
24 - 36
DC - 17
10
10
35
30
20
18
50
13
12
12
22
18
20
Max.
Min.
Typ.
36 - 40
DC - 17
11
11
28
25
25
21
40
15
14
14
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter
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Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
0
Isolation @ LO +13 dBm
0
LO/RF
RF/IF
LO/IF
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-10
-30
-15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-20
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +13 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-10
RESPONSE (dB)
+7 dBm
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-5
-10
-15
-15
Conversion Gain
IF Return Loss
-20
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain @ LO = +13 dBm
0
Return Loss @ LO = +13 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
RF
LO
-20
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm*
25
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive*
25
20
20
IIP3 (dBm)
15
IIP3 (dBm)
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
15
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10
10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
5
5
0
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive*
80
70
60
IIP2 (dBm)
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm*
80
70
60
IIP2 (dBm)
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
50
40
30
20
10
0
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
50
40
30
20
10
0
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Upconverter Performance
Input IP3 @ LO = +13 dBm
25
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +13 dBm
20
20
15
15
P1dB (dBm)
IIP3 (dBm)
10
10
5
5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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SMT MIXER, 24 - 40 GHz
MxN Spurious
Outputs as a Down Converter
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
0
xx
3
58
1
-5
0
48
78
2
5
25
49
73
88
58
63
85
83
89
3
4
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
IF DC Current
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C )
(derate 5.3 mW/ °C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(channel to package bottom)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+25 dBm
+23 dBm
±2 mA
150 °C/W
0.344 W
188 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
4
RF = 24 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 25 GHz @ +13 dBm
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All values in dBc below IF output power level.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. MATERIAL: PLASTIC
2. PLATING: GOLD OVER NICKEL
3. ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS)
4. ALL TOLERANCES ARE ±0.005 (±0.13)
5. ALL GROUNDS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND
6.
INDICATES PIN 1
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HMC560LM3
v01.0507
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
SMT MIXER, 24 - 40 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
This pin may be connected to the PCB ground
or left unconnected.
Interface Schematic
1, 2, 3
N/C
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4
RF
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
5
IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring opera-
tion 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 or sink more than 2 mA of current or part
non-function and possible part failure will result.
6
LO
This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
GND
Package base must be soldered to PCB RF ground.
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