HMC557
v01.1007
GaAs MMIC FUNDAMENTAL
MIXER, 2.5 - 7.0 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC557 is ideal for:
• WiMAX & Fixed Wireless
• Microwave Radio
High LO/RF Isolation: 48 dB
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3 GHz
Passive Double Balanced Topology
Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB
• Military & Space
• Communications, Radar & EW
• Test Equipment & Sensors
Small Size: 1.02 x 0.94 x 0.1 mm
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC557 is a passive double balanced mixer
that can be used as an upconverter or downconverter
between 2.5 and 7 GHz. The miniature monolithic
mixer is fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process, and
requires no external components or matching cir-
cuitry. The HMC557 operates with LO drive levels as
low as +9 dBm and provides excellent LO to RF and
LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures.
Measurements were made with the chip mounted
into in a 50 ohm test fixture and includes the parasitic
effects of wire bond assembly. Connections were
made with a 1 mil wire bond with minimal length (<12
mil).
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO= +15 dBm*
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
2.5 - 5.0
5.0 - 7.0
GHz
GHz
dB
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
DC - 3
7
DC - 3
8
9.5
9.5
10.5
10.5
7
8
dB
40
25
10
48
30
18
17
35
22
18
45
28
24
22
50
12
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
IP2 (Input)
50
10
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
*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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