HMC142C8
v02.0302
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GaAs MMIC SMT DOUBLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 6 - 15 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC142C8 is ideal for:
• Microwave Pt to Pt Radios
• VSAT Ground Equipment
Input IP3: 20 dBm
Conversion Loss: 8.5 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 35 dB
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC142C8 is a miniature double-balanced
mixer in a non-hermetic ceramic surface mount
package that can be used as an upconverter or
downconverter. The device is a passive diode/
balun type mixer with high dynamic range. The
mixer can handle larger signal levels than most
active mixers due to the high third order intercept.
MMIC implementation provides exceptional bal-
ance in the circuit resulting in high LO/RF and
LO/IF isolations and unit-to-unit consistency. This
mixer has applications where small size and sur-
face mount compatibility are important.
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Electrical Specifications,TA = +25° C, LO Drive = +15 dBm
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
6 - 15
DC - 2
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
7 - 11 GHz
6 - 18 GHz
8.5
10
10
12
dB
dB
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
8.5
35
25
20
45
10
10
dB
dB
28
17
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
IP2 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
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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