HMC218BMS8GE

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GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER

3.5 - 8 GHz

Typical Applications Features

The HMC218BMS8GE is ideal for: Passive Double-Balanced Topology
• Base stations, Repeaters & Access Points Input IP3: +17 dBm
MIXERS - DOUBLE-BALANCED - SMT

• WiMAX, WiBro & Fixed Wireless Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB

• Portables & Subscribers LO to RF Isolation: 38 dB
• PLMR, Public Safety & Telematics LO to IF Isolation: 32 dB
Up-converter & Down-converter Applications

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC218BMS8GE is an ultra miniature dou-
ble-balanced mixers in an 8 lead plastic surface
mount packages (MSOP). This passive MMIC mixer
is constructed of GaAs Schottky diodes and novel
planar transformer baluns on the chip. The device can
be used as an up-converter, down-converter, bi-phase
modulator / demodulator, or phase comparator. This
mixer performs well when used as a down-converter
from 3.5 to 8 GHz and as an up-converter from 4.5 to 8
GHz. The low conversion loss, high isolation and wide
IF bandwidth make this mixer ideal for a variety of Rx
and Tx frequency plans.

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF = 100 MHz, LO = +13 dBm, LSB [1]
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF 3.5 - 4.5 4.5 - 6 6-8 GHz
Frequency Range, LO 3.5 - 4.5 4.5 - 6 6- 8 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 1.6 DC- 1.6 DC - 1.6 GHz
Conversion Loss 9 12.5 7 8.5 7 dB
IP3 (Input) 10 13 12.5 17 17 dBm
IP2 (Input) 45 45 45 dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input) 10 10 11 dBm
LO to RF Isolation 42 38 36 dB
LO to IF Isolation 20 30 15 32 40 dB
[1] Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as down-converter with high side LO, IF = 100 MHz, RFIN = -10 dBm

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High Side LO, Down-converter Performance, IF = 100 MHz
Conversion Loss vs. Temperature Conversion Loss vs. LO Drive
LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB
0 0

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CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

-4 -4

-8 -8

-12 -12

-16 -16

-20 -20
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +9 dBm +13 dBm

+11 dBm +15 dBm

Input IP3 vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive

LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB
24 24

20 20

16 16
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

12 12

8 8

4 4

0 0
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C + 9 dBm + 13 dBm

+ 11 dBm + 15 dBm

Input IP2 vs. Temperature Input IP2 vs. LO Drive

LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB
70 70

60 60

50 50
IP2 (dBm)

IP2 (dBm)

40 40

30 30

20 20

10 10
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +9 dBm +13 dBm

+11 dBm +15 dBm

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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High Side LO, Down-converter Performance, IF = 100 MHz
Conversion Loss vs. IF Input IP3 vs. IF
LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB
0 24
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20
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

-4

16

IP3 (dBm)
-8
12

-12
8

-16 4

-20 0
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8

FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

100 MHz 1100 MHz 100 MHz 1100 MHz

600 MHz 1600 MHz 600 MHz 1600 MHz

Input IP2 vs. IF Conversion Loss over IF Bandwidth

LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, LSB @ LO = 6 GHz, LO Power = +13 dBm, LSB
70 0

60
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

-4

50
IP2 (dBm)

-8
40

-12
30

20 -16

10 -20
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 0.1 0.4 0.7 1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1
FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
100 MHz 1100 MHz +25 C +85 C -40 C
600 MHz 1600 MHz

Input IP3 over IF Bandwidth, LO = 6 GHz LO to RF and LO to IF Isolation

LO Power = +13 dBm, LSB LO Power = +13 dBm
24 50

45
20
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

40
ISOLATION (dB)

16
35

12 30

25
8
20
4
15

0 10
0.1 0.4 0.7 1 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.1 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C LO/RF LO/IF

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High Side LO, Down-converter Performance, IF = 100 MHz
Input P1dB vs. Temperature Input P1dB vs. LO Power
LO Power = +13 dBm, IF = 100 MHz IF = 100 MHz,
20 20

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16 16
P1dB (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)
12 12

8 8

4 4

0 0
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +9 dBm +13 dBm

+11 dBm +15 dBm

Output P1dB vs. Temperature Output P1dB vs. LO Power

LO Power = +13 dBm, IF = 100 MHz IF = 100 MHz
10 10

6 6
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)

2 2

-2 -2

-6 -6

-10 -10
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +9 dBm +13 dBm

+11 dBm +15 dBm

RF, LO, IF Return Loss @ LO = 4.6GHz

LO Power = +13 dBm M x N Spurious Outputs, IF = 100 MHz
0
nLO

-7 mRF 0 1 2 3 4 5
RETURN LOSS (dB)

0 3.4 32.5 25.6 52.1 11.2

-14 1 13.4 31.9 57.7 45.3 54.2
2 67.3 45.9 60.5 51.6 76.3 72.1
-21
3 82.1 92.4 70.8 52 73.5 93.2
-28 4 86.9 90.6 93.9 75.7 88.6 82.3
5 84 89.2 88.3 93.4 96 78.2
-35
RF = 5.15 GHz @ -10 dBm
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
LO = 5.25 GHz @ +13 dBm
FREQUENCY (GHz)
All values in dBc below IF power level (LO - RF) LSB
RF IF LO Spur values are (M x RF) - (N x LO)

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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Low Side LO, Up-converter Performance, IF = 100 MHz
Conversion Loss vs. Temperature Conversion Loss vs. LO Drive
LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, USB RFIN = -10 dBm, USB
0 0
MIXERS - DOUBLE-BALANCED - SMT

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

-4 -4

-8 -8

-12 -12

-16 -16

-20 -20
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +9 dBm +13 dBm

+11 dBm +15 dBm

Input IP3 vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive

LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, USB RFIN = -10 dBm, USB
24 24

20 20

16 16
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

12 12

8 8

4 4

0 0
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +9 dBm +13 dBm

+11 dBm +15 dBm

Input IP2 vs. Temperature Input IP2 vs. LO Drive

LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, USB RFIN = -10 dBm, USB
60 60

50 50

40 40
IP2 (dBm)

IP2 (dBm)

30 30

20 20

10 10

0 0
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

+25 C +85 C -40 C +9 dBm +13 dBm

+11 dBm +15 dBm

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
5 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER

3.5 - 8 GHz
Low Side LO, Up-converter Performance
Conversion Loss vs. IF Input IP3 vs. IF
LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, USB LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, USB
0 24

MIXERS - DOUBLE-BALANCED - SMT

20
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

-4

16

IP3 (dBm)
-8
12
-12
8

-16
4

-20 0
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

100 MHz 1100 MHz 100 MHz 1100 MHz

600 MHz 1600 MHz 600 MHz 1600 MHz

Input IP2 vs. IF

LO = +13 dBm, RFIN = -10 dBm, USB
60

50

40
IP2 (dBm)

30

20

10

0
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
FREQUENCY (GHz)

100 MHz 1100 MHz

600 MHz 1600 MHz

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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Absolute Maximum Ratings

RF Power Input +13 dBm
LO Power +27 dBm ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
MIXERS - DOUBLE-BALANCED - SMT

Channel Temperature 150 °C

OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
120 °C/W
(junction to ground paddle)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to 150°C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) 750 V (Class 1B)
ESD Sensitivity (CDM) 1000 V (Class C5)

Outline Drawing

Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating [2] Package Marking [1]
H218B
HMC218BMS8GE RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Pin Schematic

MIXERS - DOUBLE-BALANCED - SMT

1 LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.

These pins and package bottom must be connected to

2, 3, 6, 7 GND
RF/DC ground.

No connected required. Pins are not connected inter-

4 N/C nally. However, all data shown herein was measured
with theses pins connected to RF/DC ground internally.

This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring

operation to DC, this port should be DC blocked exter-
nally using a series capacitor whose value has been
5 IF 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 Ohms.

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Evaluation PCB
MIXERS - DOUBLE-BALANCED - SMT

List of Material for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC218BMS8G [1]

Item Description The circuit board used in the application should use
J1, J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
U1 HMC218BMS8GE have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground
PCB [2] 101828 Evaluation Board leads and exposed paddle should be connected
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB directly to the ground plane similar to that shown.
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 A sufficient number of via holes should be used to
connect the top and bottom ground planes. The
evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hit-
tite upon request.

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Notes:

MIXERS - DOUBLE-BALANCED - SMT

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 10