HMC904LC5
v01.0810
GaAs MMIC I/Q DOWNCONVERTER
17 - 24 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC904LC5 is ideal for:
Conversion Gain: 12 dB
Image Rejection: 30 dB
2 LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB
Noise Figure: 3 dB
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• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio
• Military Radar, EW & ELINT
• Satellite Communications
Input IP3: 0 dBm
32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mmꢀ
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC904LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q
downconverter in
a
leadless RoHS compliant
SMT package. This device provides a small signal
conversion gain of 12 dB with a noise figure of 3 dB
and 30 dB of image rejection across the frequency
band. The HMC904LC5 utilizes an LNA followed by
an image reject mixer which is driven by an active x2
multiplier. The image reject mixer eliminates the need
for a filter following the LNA, and removes thermal
noise at the image frequency. I and Q mixer outputs
are provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to
select the required sideband. The HMC904LC5 is a
much smaller alternative to hybrid style image reject
mixer downconverter assemblies, and is compatible
with surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 °C, IF = 1000 MHz, LO = +4 dBm, Vdd = 3.5 Vdc USB [1]
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
17 - 20
20 - 24
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
7.5 - 11.75
8.25 - 12.3
DC - 3.5
DC - 3.5
Conversion Gain (As IRM)
Noise Figure
8.5
20
12
3
8.5
15
12
3
dB
Image Rejection
35
-8
30
-6
dB
1 dB Compression (Input)
2 LO to RF Isolation
dBm
dB
40
10
45
15
0
32
15
40
20
0
2 LO to IF Isolation
dB
IP3 (Input)
dBm
dB
Amplitude Balance [2]
0.25
7
0.25
7
Phase Balance [2]
deg
mA
Total Supply Current
160
190
160
190
[1] Data taken as IRM with external IF 90° Hybrid
[2] Data taken without external 90° hybrid, IF = 500 MHz
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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