HMC144LC4
v02.1208
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 6 - 20 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC144LC4 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
Features
+23 dBm Input IP3
35 dB LO/RF Isolation
IF Bandwidth: DC to 3 GHz
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
• Point-to-Mulit-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC144LC4 is
a Double-Balanced MMIC
Mixer in a leadless “Pb free” SMT package which
can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
from 6 to 20 GHz. Broadband operation and 30 to
40 dB isolations are provided by on-chip baluns,
which require no external components or DC bias.
MMIC mixers are more reliable replacements to
hybrid diode mixers assuring consistent conversion
loss and isolation performance over high volume
production lots. The HMC144LC4 eliminates the
need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C
IF = 100 MHz
LO = +20 dBm
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
6 - 12
DC - 3
9.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
12 - 20
DC - 3
11
Max.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
GHz
GHz
dB
11.5
11.5
13
13
Noise Figure (SSB)
9.5
11
dB
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
25
15
15
35
25
15
15
35
dB
20
20
dB
25
25
dB
23
23
dBm
dBm
1 dB Compression (Input)
12
15
12
15
* 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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