HMC524ALC3B
v00.0815
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
22 - 32 GHz
Features
Typical Applications
The HMC524ALC3B is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT
Conversion Loss: 9 dB
Image Rejection: 26 dBc
LO to RF Isolation: 41 dB
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End Use
LO to IF Isolation: 29 dB
Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3): 24 dBm
Input Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB): 14 dBm
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 4.5 GHz
12 Lead 3 mm x 3 mm SMT Ceramic Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC524ALC3B is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q
mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT ceramic
package. This device can be used as either an image
reject mixer or a single sideband upconverter. The
mixer utilizes two standard double balanced mixer
cells and a 90 degree hybrid fabricated in a GaAs
MESFET process. A low frequency quadrature hybrid
was used to produce a 100 MHz IF output. This
product is a much smaller alternative to hybrid style
image reject mixers and single sideband upconverter
assemblies. The HMC524ALC3B eliminates the
need for wire bonding allowing use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF= 100 MHz, LO Power = 17 dBm [1]
Parameter
Min.
22
Typ.
Max.
32
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
dBm
dB
RF Frequency Range
LO Frequency Range
IF Frequency Range
LO Power
22
32
DC
4.5
17
Conversion Loss (As IRM)
Image Rejection
9
12
22
35
20
20
26
41
29
24
14
0.2
4.5
dB
LO to RF Isolation
dB
LO to IF Isolation
dB
Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3)
Input Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Amplitude Balance
dBm
dBm
dB
Phase Balance
Degree
[1] Unless otherwise noted all measurements performed as downconverter with lower sideband selected and external 90° IF hybrid at the IF
ports.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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