HMC338
v01.0803
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONICALLY
PUMPED MIXER, 26 - 33 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC338 is ideal for:
Features
Integrated LO Amplifier: -5 dBm Input
Sub-Harmonically Pumped (x2) LO
High 2LO/RF Isolation: 33 dB
Small Size: 0.97mm x 1.32mm
• 26 and 33 GHz Microwave Radios
• Up and Down Converter for
Point to Point Radios
• Satellite Communication Systems
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC338 chip is a sub-harmonically pumped
(x2) MMIC mixer with an integrated LO amplifier
which can be used as an upconverter or downcon-
verter. The chip utilizes a GaAs PHEMT technology
that results in a small overall chip area of 1.28mm2.
The 2LO to RF isolation is excellent eliminating the
need for additional filtering. The LO amplifier is a
single bias (+3V to +4V) two stage design with only
-5 dBm nominal drive requirement. All data is mea-
sured with the chip in a 50 ohm test fixture con-
nected via 0.076 mm (3 mil) ribbon bonds of minimal
length <0.31 mm (<12 mils).
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Electrical Specifications,TA = +25° C, As a Function of Vdd
IF = 1 GHz
LO = -5 dBm & Vdd = +4V
IF = 1 GHz
LO = -5 dBm & Vdd = +3V
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Frequency Range, RF
26 - 33
27 - 32
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
13 - 16.5
13.5 - 16
DC - 2.5
DC - 2.5
9
9
12
12
9
9
12
12
Noise Figure (SSB)
2LO to RF Isolation
2LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
dB
18
30
5
33
40
11
2
12
25
3
30
40
9
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
1 dB Compression (Input)
Supply Current (Idd)
-5
-5
0
28
25
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 1 GHz.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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