HMC815LC5
v01.0110
GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER
21 - 27 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC815LC5 is ideal for:
High Conversion Gain: 12 dB
Sideband Rejection: -20 dBc
2 LO to RF Isolation: 10 dB
Output IP3: +27 dBm
• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
• Satellite Communications
• Sensors
10
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mmꢀ
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC815LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q
upconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT
package. This device provides
a small signal
conversion gain of 12 dB and sideband rejection of
-20 dBc. The HMC815LC5 utilizes a driver amplifier
preceded by an I/Q mixer where the LO is driven by
an active x2 multiplier. IF1 and IF2 mixer inputs are
provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to
select the required sideband. The I/Q mixer topology
reduces the need for filtering of the unwanted
sideband. The HMC815LC5 is a much smaller
alternative to hybrid style single sideband upconverter
assemblies and it eliminates the need for wire
bonding by allowing the use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications,
TA = +25°C, IF = 2500 MHz, LO = +4 dBm, Vdd1, 2, 3 = +4.5V, Idd2 + Idd3 = 270 mA [1][3]
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Gain
21 - 27
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
10.5 - 14.5
DC - 3.75
12
7
Sideband Rejection
1 dB Compression (Output)
2 LO to RF Isolation
2 LO to IF Isolation [2]
IP3 (Output)
-20
20
dBc
dBm
dB
17
10
15
dB
27
dBm
mA
Supply Current Idd1
Supply Current Idd2 + Idd3
95
120
300
270
mA
[1] Unless otherwise noted all measurements performed with high side LO, IF = 2500 MHz and external 90° IF hybrid.
[2] Data taken without external IF hybrid.
[3] Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd2 + Idd3 = 270 mA Typical.
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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