HMC399MS8
v02.1203
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 700 - 1000 MHz
Typical Applications
Features
High Dynamic Range Infrastructure:
+35 dBm Input IP3
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE
Conversion Loss: 8.5 dB
• CDMA & W-CDMA
Low External Part Count
• Cable Modem Termination Systems
Ultra Small MSOP8 Package: 14.8 mm2
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC399MS8 is a high dynamic range passive
MMIC mixer in a plastic surface mount 8 lead Mini
SmallOutlinePackage(MSOP)covering700to1000
MHz. Excellent input IP3 performance of +35 dBm
for down conversion and +32 dBm for up conversion
is provided for 2.5G & 3G GSM/CDMA based cellular
applications at an LO drive of +17dBm. With a 1 dB
compression of +23 dBm, the RF port will accept a
wide range of input signal levels. Conversion loss is
8.5 dB typical and LO isolations are maintained at
23 to 35 dB. This miniature single-ended monolithic
GaAs FET mixer requires only one external inductor
to optimize the LO frequency response. The 50 to
250 MHz IF frequency response will satisfy many
cellular transmit or receive frequency plans. The
HMC399MS8 input IP3 performance coupled with
its high P1dB rivals traditional active FET mixers
while offering a much smaller 14.8mm2 standard IC
footprint and no DC bias.
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Electrical Specifications,TA = +25°C, LO = +17 dBm, IF = 200 MHz*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
800 - 900
550 - 840
DC - 250
8.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
MHz
MHz
MHz
dB
740 - 800
880 - 960
Frequency Range, LO**
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
540 - 740
630 - 900
DC - 200
DC - 250
9
10
10
9.5
9.5
8
10
10
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
9
8.5
8
dB
19
22
30
20
23
20
26
31
19
24
21
29
30
18
25
dB
LO to IF Isolation
27
34
31
35
34
dB
IP3 (Input)
35
dBm
dBm
dBm
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
24
23
22
+16 to +18
+16 to +18
+16 to +18
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter with low side LO & IF = 200 MHz
** LO Frequency optimized. See application circuit herein.
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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