HMC-C015
v00.0905
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE BALANCED
MIXER MODULE, 24 - 38 GHz
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Features
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Input IP3: +20 dBm
LO/RF Isolation: 35 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 8 GHz
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable Coaxial Connectors
-55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C015 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Military Radio, Radar & ECM
• Space Systems
General Description
The HMC-C015 is a general purpose double-balanced
mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module which
can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
between 24 and 38 GHz. This mixer requires no
external components or matching circuitry. The
HMC-C015 provides excellent, LO to RF, and LO to
IF suppression due to optimized balun structures. The
mixer operates with LO drive levels from +11 to +15
dBm and requires no DC bias. The HMC-C015 may
also be used as a Bi-Phase Modulator/Demodulator
or phase comparator. The module features removable
coaxial connectors which can be detached to allow
direct connection of the I/O pins to a microstrip or
coplanar circuit.
• Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 1 GHz, LO= +13 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
24 - 38
DC - 8
9
GHz
GHz
dB
12
12
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
9
dB
27
30
20
35
dB
40
dB
RF to IF Isolation
30
dB
IP3 (Input)
20
dBm
dBm
dBm
IP2 (Input)
55
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
11
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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