HMC496LP3E
HMC496LP3E
HMC496LP3E
v05.0811
SiGe WIDEBAND DIRECT
MODULATOR RFIC, 4 - 7 GHz
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3 x 3 mm QFN SMT Plastic Package
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The HMC496LP3 & HMC496LP3E are low noise
Wideband Direct Quadrature Modulator RFICs
which are ideal for digital modulation applications
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microwave radios. Housed in a compact 3x3
mm (LP3) SMT QFN package, the RFIC requires
minimal external components & provides a low cost
alternative to more complicated double upconversion
architectures. The RF output port is matched to 50
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Ohms with no external components. The LO requires
-3 to +6 dBm and can be driven in either differential
or single-ended mode while the Baseband inputs
will support modulation inputs from DC - 250 MHz
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Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF 4.9 - 5.4 5.4 - 5.9 5.9 - 6.4 GHz
Output Power -1 +2 -1 +2 -2 +1 dBm
Output P1dB 3 4 4 dBm
Output IP3 15 18 14 17 14 17 dBm
Output Noise Floor -157 -156 -155 dBm/Hz
Carrier Suppression (uncalibrated) 34 34 31 dBc
Sideband Suppression (uncalibrated) 40 39 39 dBc
IM3 Suppression 45 42 41 dBc
RF Port Return Loss 7 9 8 dB
LO Port Return Loss 11 10 10 dB
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LO Port Return Loss 10 dB
Baseband Input Port (Note 1)
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This parameter can be varied in order to optimize
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc) 1.0 1.3 1.6 V
the device performance over temperature and/or supply.
Baseband Input DC Bias Current (Ibbdc) Single-ended 32 µA
Baseband Input Capacitance Single-ended. De-embeded to the part pin. 0.8 pF
DC Power Requirements
Supply Voltage (Vcc)
Supply Current (Icc)
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2.7 3.0
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3.3 V
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Test Conditions: Unless Otherwise Specified, the Following Test Conditions Were Used
Parameter Condition
Temperature +25 °C
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Baseband Input Frequency 200 kHz
Baseband Input DC Voltage (Vbbdc) 1.3V
Baseband Input AC Voltage (Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q) 1.2V
Baseband Input AC Voltage for OIP3 Measurement (Peak to Peak Differential, I and Q) 600 mV per tone @ 150 & 250 kHz
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10 -120 7
CARRIER SUPPR. (dBc), 3rd HARMONIC (dBc)
-125 6
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OUTPUT POWER -130 5
OUTPUT P1dB
NOISE (dBm/Hz)
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION -140 3
-20
-145 2
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-155 OUTPUT NOISE FLOOR 0
-40
-160 -1
-50 3rd HARMONIC
-165 -2
SET-UP NOISE FLOOR
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-60 -170 -3
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4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
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RETURN LOSS (dB)
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
-10
10
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5 -15
4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Output IP3 & Output Power vs. Output IP3 & Output Power vs.
LO Power Over Temperature@ 5200 MHz LO Power Over Supply@ 5200 MHz
20 3 20 3
15 2 15 2
5 0 5 0
0 -1 0 -1
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+25 C +2.7 V
-5 +85 C -2 -5 +3.0 V -2
-40 C +3.3 V
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-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
LO POWER (dBm) LO POWER (dBm)
-145 -145
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C +2.7 V
-150 -150 +3.0 V
+3.3 V
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-155 -155
-160 -160
-165 -165
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-170 -170
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
LO POWER (dBm) LO POWER (dBm)
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-20 -20
UNCALIBRATED, +25C UNCALIBRATED, +25C
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
CALIBRATED, +25C
UNCALIBRATED, OVER TEMP
UNCALIBRATED, CALIBRATED, OVER TEMP
-30 OVER TEMP -30
-40 -40
-50 -50
CALIBRATED,
CALIBRATED, +25C
OVER TEMP
-60 -60
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
LO POWER (dBm) LO POWER (dBm)
Output IP3 & Output Power vs. Output IP3 & Output Power vs.
LO Power Over Temperature@ 5800 MHz LO Power Over Supply@ 5800 MHz
20 4 20 4
15 3 15 3
5 1 5 1
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+25 C +2.7 V
-5 +85 C -1 -5 -1
+3.0 V
-40 C +3.3 V
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-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
LO POWER (dBm) LO POWER (dBm)
-145 -145
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C +2.7 V
-150 -150 +3.0 V
+3.3 V
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-155 -155
-160 -160
-165 -165
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-170 -170
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
LO POWER (dBm) LO POWER (dBm)
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-20 -20
UNCALIBRATED, +25C
SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION (dBc)
CALIBRATED, +25C
UNCALIBRATED, OVER TEMP
CALIBRATED, OVER TEMP
-30 -30
-40 -40
UNCALIBRATED, +25C
-50 CALIBRATED, +25C -50
UNCALIBRATED, OVER TEMP
CALIBRATED, OVER TEMP
-60 -60
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
LO POWER (dBm) LO POWER (dBm)
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7 Watts
(Derate 110 mW/°C above 85°C)
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Thermal Resistance (Rth)
9 °C/Watt
(junction to lead)
Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C
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Outline Drawing
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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
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Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
[1] 496
HMC496LP3 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1
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[2] 496
HMC496LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1
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[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
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Differential LO input ports. This device may be driven in either
differential or single ended mode. In single ended mode, one
2, 3 LOP, LON
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port should be driven by the LO source while the other port may
be terminated with a 50Ω resistor to ground.
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No Connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/
5, 8, 13 N/C
DC ground without affecting performance.
6, 7 QN, QP
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between 1.2 - 1.4V. The nominal recommended baseband input
voltage is 1.2V peak to peak differential. By adjusting the DC
bias voltage on ports QN & QP, the Carrier Suppression of the
device can be optimized for a specific frequency band and LO
power level. The typical offset voltage for optimization is less
than 15 mV.
The amplitude and phase difference between the I and Q inputs
can be adjusted in order to optimize the Sideband Suppression
for a specific frequency band and LO power level.
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RF Output port. This port is matched to 50 Ohms.
A series capacitor should be connected to this port in
10, 11 RFN, RFP
order to prevent the DC supply voltage from appearing
on the customer’s PC board.
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Evaluation PCB
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Item Description
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Baseband input frequency range is dependent on value of C3, C4, C7 and C8. The value of 10 pF was chosen to give a typical
response of DC - 250 MHz. Input frequency range can be extended up to 3 GHz with possible degradation of LO leakage and
broadband noise floor response by decreasing the value of C3, C4, C7 & C8.
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Characterization Set-up
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