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HMC260LC3B
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 14 - 26 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +20 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 40 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz
RoHS Compliant 3x3 mm SMT Package
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25 C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Typical Applications
The HMC260LC3B is ideal for:
Point-to-Point Radios
Point-to-Mulit-Point Radios & VSAT
Test Equipment & Sensors
Military End-Use
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
The HMC260LC3B is a general purpose double
balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS SMT package
that can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
between 14 and 26 GHz. This mixer requires no
external components or matching circuitry. The
HMC260LC3B provides excellent LO to RF and LO
to IF suppression due to optimized balun structures.
The mixer operates with LO drive levels above +9
dBm. The HMC260LC3B eliminates the need for wire
bonding, allowing use of surface mount manufacturing
techniques.
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO
14 - 18
18 - 26
GHz
Frequency Range, IF
DC - 8
DC - 8
GHz
Conversion Loss
7.5
10.5
9
12
dB
Noise Figure (SSB)
7.5
10.5
9
12
dB
LO to RF Isolation
34
40
30
35
dB
LO to IF Isolation
24
30
24
35
dB
RF to IF Isolation
15
25
25
30
dB
IP3 (Input)
18
20
dBm
IP2 (Input)
50
50
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
12
14
dBm
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Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
HMC260LC3B
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Isolation
IF Bandwidth
Return Loss
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 14 - 26 GHz
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
IF Return Loss
Conversion Gain
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC260LC3B
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 14 - 26 GHz
MxN Spurious Outputs
Input IP2 vs. Temperature *
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive *
Input IP3 vs. Temperature *
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
-2
17
xx
xx
1
18
0
38
50
78
2
82
74
71
65
84
3
xx
90
95
77
90
4
xx
xx
93
98
104
RF = 18 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 17 GHz @ +13 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
0
5
10
15
20
25
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
+9 dBm
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
LO FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC260LC3B
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 14 - 26 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
+15 dBm
LO Drive
+27 dBm
Channel Temperature
150 C
Continuous Pdiss (Ta = 85 C)
(derate 3.95 mW/C above 85 C)
260 mW
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
253 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
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK, OR LASER MARK
LOCATED
APPROX.
AS
SHOWN.
6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM C
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF
GROUND.
8. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
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HMC260LC3B
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 14 - 26 GHz
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
GND
Package bottom must also be connected to RF/DC ground.
2
LO
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm
from 14 to 26 GHz.
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.
8
RF
This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohm
from 14 to 26 GHz.
10, 11, 12
N/C
No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
Pin Descriptions
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HMC260LC3B
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 14 - 26 GHz
Evaluation PCB
Item
Description
J1 - J2
SRI SMA Connector
J3
Johnson SMA Connector
U1
HMC260LC3B Mixer
PCB
[2]
108777 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in this 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 board should be mounted to an
appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109952
[1]
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