HMC258
v03.1007
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONICALLY
PUMPED MIXER, 14 - 21 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC258 is ideal for:
• Microwave Point-to-Point Radios
• VSAT
Features
Integrated LO Amplifier: 0 dBm Drive
Sub-Harmonically Pumped (x2) LO
High 2LO/RF Isolation: 40 dB
Die Size: 0.85 x 1.15 x 0.1 mm
• SATCOM
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC258 chip is a compact sub-harmonically
pumped (x2) single ended MMIC mixer with an
integrated LO amplifier which can be used as an
upconverter or downconverter. The chip utilizes a
GaAs MESFET technology that results in a small
overall chip area of 0.9mm2. The 2LO to RF isolation
is excellent eliminating the need for additional fil-
tering. The LO amplifier is a single bias (+5V) two
stage design with only 0 dBm drive requirement. A
less stringent oscillator design is made possible by the
low LO drive and sub-harmonic nature of the chip. All
data is with the chip in a 50 ohm test fixture connected
via 0.025 mm (1 mil) diameter wire bonds of minimal
length <0.31 mm (<12 mils).
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, LO Drive = 0 dBm
IF = 1 GHz
IF = 1 GHz
Vdd = +5.0V
Vdd = +5.0V
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
14 - 21
7 - 10.5
DC - 3
10
Max.
Min.
Typ.
17 - 20
8.5 - 10
DC - 3
9.5
Max.
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
13.5
13.5
12
12
Noise Figure (SSB)
2LO to RF Isolation
2LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
10
9.5
dB
30
30
0
40
34
38
0
40
dB
40 ~ 50
7
40 ~ 50
7
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
1 dB Compression (Input)
Supply Current (Idd)
-5
0
-4
1
50
67
50
67
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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