HMC421QS16 / 421QS16E
v04.0810
PCS/UMTS HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 1.4 - 2.3 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC421QS16 / HMC421QS16E is ideal for:
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE Infrastructure
• CDMA, WCDMA Infrastructure
Input IP3: +19 dBm
9
Integrated IF & LO Amps: +10 dBm LO
Conversion Gain: 9 dB
Noise Figure: 9 dB
• PHS & PDC Infrastructure
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 60 mA
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC421QS16
& HMC421QS16E are high
linearity down-converter receiver ICs suitable for
PCS/UMTS infrastructure applications. The receiver
IC is designed to support UMTS applications where
a high third order intercept point (OIP3) is required.
A passive mixer coupled with a high dynamic range
IF amplifier achieves an Input IP3 of +19 dBm. The
converter provides a gain of 8 dB and 9 dB typical
single side band noise. The IC operates from positive
+5V rails and consumes 60 mA of current. The design
requires no external Baluns. The mixer supports IF
frequencies between 50 MHz and 300 MHz.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, LO = +10 dBm, Vdd = 5V
IF= 100 MHz
IF= 250 MHz
IF= 250 MHz
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Frequency Range, RF
1.4 - 1.6
1.7 - 2.0
2.0 - 2.3
GHz
GHz
MHz
dB
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF*
Conversion Gain
1.3 - 1.55
1.4 - 1.95
1.7 - 2.25
50 - 100
50 - 300
50 - 300
6
9
7
9
5
8
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
11
9
33
9.5
dB
23
35
35
15
3
29
28
42
42
17
4
26
50
50
17
4
32
dB
42
52
60
dB
RF to IF Isolation
42
52
60
dB
IP3 (Input)
18
6
19
20
7
dBm
dBm
dBm
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
6.5
+8 to +12
+8 to +12
+8 to +12
Supply Current (Idd for LO & IF)
(IF bias resistor= 6.8 Ohms)
84
105
84
105
84
105
mA
* If matching must be tuned for optimal results, see application circuit herein.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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