HMC304MS8 / 304MS8E
v01.0705
GaAs MMIC HIGH IP3 SINGLE-
BALANCED SMT MIXER, 1.7 - 3 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC304MS8 / HMC304MS8E is ideal for:
High Dynamic Range: +30 dBm IIP3
No External Components or Bias Required
LO/RF Isolation: 30 dB
• PCS & 3G
• 2.4 GHz ISM
• MMDS
Ultra Small MSOP8 Package: 14.8 mm2
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC304MS8 & HMC304MS8E are passive
high IP3 mixers in 8 lead plastic surface mount Mini
Small Outline Packages (MSOP). This miniature
single balanced MMIC mixer is constructed of GaAs
Schottky diodes and novel planar transformer
baluns on the chip while not requiring any external
components. The RF port is balanced via the MMIC
balun while the LO port is connected directly to the
diodes. LO isolations are typically 20 to 30 dB.
Excellent input IP3 performance of +27 to +32 dBm
make the HMC304MS8(E) ideal for high dynamic
range applications.
Electrical Specifications*, TA = +25° C
LO = +17 dBm
IF = 100 MHz
LO = +17 dBm
IF = 100 MHz
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
2.2 - 2.7
DC - 0.8
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Max.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
1.7 - 3.0
GHz
GHz
dB
DC - 0.8
9
11
11
10.5
10.5
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
9
9
dB
20
12
25
15
30
20
30
19
23
17
27
18
32
dB
LO to IF Isolation
25
dB
IP3 (Input)
32
dBm
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
19.5
*Specifications are for downconverter performance. Similar results are achieved when using mixer as an
upconverter with a resulting input IP3 of 5dB less.
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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