HMC557LC4
v00.0907
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 2.5 - 7.0 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC557LC4 is ideal for:
• WiMAX & Fixed Wireless
• Point-to-Point Radios
Passive Double Balanced Topology
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3 GHz
High LO/RF Isolation: 48 dB
• Point-to-Mulit-Point Radios
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB
24 Lead Ceramic 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm2
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC557LC4 is a general purpose double
balanced mixer in
a leadless RoHS compliant
SMT package that can be used as an upconverter
or downconverter between 2.5 and 7 GHz. This
mixer is fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process,
and requires no external components or matching
circuitry. The HMC557LC4 provides excellent LO to
RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun
structures and operates with LO drive levels as low
as +9 dBm. The RoHS compliant HMC557LC4
eliminates the need for wire bonding, and is compatible
with high volume surface mount manufacturing
techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO= +15 dBm*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
2.5 - 5.0
5.0 - 7.0
DC - 3
8.5
GHz
GHz
dB
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
DC - 3
7
9.5
9.5
10.5
10.5
7
8.5
dB
40
26
12
48
32
18
17
40
25
20
48
dB
30
dB
25
dB
22
dBm
dBm
dBm
IP2 (Input)
50
10
50
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
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*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz.
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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