HMC620LC4

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GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER

3 - 7 GHz

Typical Applications Features

The HMC620LC4 is ideal for: Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT

• Point-to-Point High Image Rejection: 32 dB

• Point-to-Multi-Point Radio High LO to RF Isolation: 43 dB
• WiMAX & Fixed Wireless High Input IP3: +22 dBm
• VSAT 24 Lead Ceramic 4x4 SMT Package: 16mm2

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC620LC4 is a compact I/Q MMIC mixer in a
leadless “Pb free” RoHS compliant SMT package,
which can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer
(IRM) 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
upper side band (USB) IF output. This product
is a much smaller and more consistent alternative
to hybrid style Image Reject Mixers and Single
Sideband Upconverter assemblies. The HMC620LC4
is compatible with high volume surface mount
manufacturing techniques.

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +15 dBm*

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF/LO 3-7 3-4 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 3.5 DC - 3.5 GHz
Conversion Loss (As IRM) 7.5 9 8 9 dB
Image Rejection 20 27 28 32 dB
1 dB Compression (Input) 12 12 dBm
LO to RF Isolation 38 43 38 40 dB
LO to IF Isolation 26 30 32 33 dB
IP3 (Input) 22 17 dBm
Amplitude Balance 0.1 0.3 dB
Phase Balance 3 3 Deg
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.

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Data taken As IRM With External IF 90˚ Hybrid

Conversion Gain vs. Temperature Image Rejection vs. Temperature
0 0

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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

+25 C

IMAGE REJECTION (dB)

-5 -10 +85 C
-40 C

-10 -20

+25 C
-15 +85 C -30
-55 C

-20 -40
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Return Loss

0 0

-5 -5 RF
LO
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

RETURN LOSS (dB)

-10 -10

-15 +11 dBm

-15
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
-20 +17 dBm -20

-25 -25

-30 -30
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Input P1dB vs. Temperature Input IP3 vs. LO Drive

20 30

18 +25 C
+85 C 25
16 -55 C
P1dB (dBm)

20
IP3 (dBm)

14

12
15

10
LO = +11 dBm
10 LO = +15 dBm
8 LO = +19 dBm

6 5
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

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Isolations IF Bandwidth*
-10 0
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-20 -5

-30
-10
ISOLATION (dB)

RESPONSE (dB)
-40
-15
-50
-20
-60 LO/RF
RF/IF1
LO/IF1
RF/IF2 -25 CONVERSION GAIN
-70 LO/IF2 RETURN LOSS

-80 -30
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Amplitude Balance vs. LO Drive Phase Balance vs. LO Drive

2 10

5
PHASE BALANCE (degrees)
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)

LO = +13 dBm
1 LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm 0

0 -5

-10
LO = +13 dBm
-1 LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
-15

-2 -20
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Upconverter Performance Conversion Upconverter Performance Sideband

Gain vs. LO Drive Rejection vs. LO Drive
0 0

-10
SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

-5
-20

-10 -30

-40
LO = +13 dBm LO = +13 dBm
-15 LO = +15 dBm LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm LO = +17 dBm
-50

-20 -60
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

* Conversion gain data taken with external IF 90° hybrid

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Harmonics of LO MxN Spurious Outputs

nLO Spur at RF Port nLO
LO Freq. (GHz)
1 2 3 4 mRF 0 1 2 3 4

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2.5 29 35 48 30 0 xx 1 15 28 69
3 26 33 51 39 1 15 0 30 39 50
4 28 32 39 43 2 69 61 78 60 71
5 28 36 45 52 3 95 95 95 73 95
6 36 44 60 41 4 95 95 95 95 95
7 40 36 58 34 RF = 5.6 GHz @ -10 dBm
7 46 37 55 46 LO = 5.5 GHz @ +15 dBm
Data taken without IF 90˚ hybrid
LO = +15 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF Port. All values in dBc with reference to output power at IF = 100 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings

RF / IF Input +20 dBm
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
LO Drive +27 dBm
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T=85°C)
579 mW
(derate 8.93 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (RTH)
112 °C/W
(channel to die bottom)
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C

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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 Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
[1] H620
HMC620LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

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1, 2, 6 - 8,
No connection required. These pins may be connected
10, 13, 17 N/C
to RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
- 24

3, 5, 12, These pins and package bottom must be connected

GND
14, 16 to RF/DC ground.

This pin is DC coupled

4 RF
and matched to 50 Ohms.

This pin is DC coupled. For applications

9 IF1 not requiring operation 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
11 IF2 source/sink more than 3mA of current or part non-function
and possible part failure will result.

This pin is DC coupled

15 LO
and matched to 50 Ohms.

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Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 109998 [1]

Item Description The circuit board used in the application should use
J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector, SRI RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
J3 - J4 PCB Mount SMA Connector, Johnson have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground
U1 HMC620LC4 leads and exposed paddle should be connected
PCB [2] 109996 Evaluation Board directly to the ground plane similar to that shown.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
A sufficient number of via holes should be used to
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
connect the top and bottom ground planes. The
evaluation circuit board shown is available from
Hittite upon request.

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3 - 7 GHz

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