Overview
The HMC129ALC4TR-R5 is a general-purpose, double-balanced monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) mixer produced by Analog Devices Inc. This mixer is housed in a leadless Pb-free, RoHS compliant LCC package and is designed to operate as either an upconverter or downconverter in the 4 GHz to 8 GHz frequency band. It is ideally suited for applications where small size, no DC bias, and consistent IC performance are required. The HMC129ALC4TR-R5 can operate over a wide LO drive input range of 9 dBm to 18 dBm and performs equally well as a biphase modulator or demodulator. It eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing the use of surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Frequency | 4 GHz | 8 GHz | ||
| IF Frequency | DC | 3 GHz | ||
| LO Frequency | 4 GHz | 8 GHz | ||
| Conversion Loss | 7 dB | 9 dB | ||
| Noise Figure (NF) | 7 dB | |||
| Input IP3 | 15 dBm | 17 dBm | ||
| Input 1 dB Compression Point (IP1dB) | 10 dBm | |||
| RF to IF Isolation | 20 dB | |||
| LO to RF Isolation | 40 dB | |||
| LO to IF Isolation | 35 dB | 40 dB | ||
| Operating Temperature | -40°C | 85°C | ||
| Package/Case | LGA-24 |
Key Features
- General-purpose, double-balanced MMIC mixer
- Operates as an upconverter or downconverter in the 4 GHz to 8 GHz band
- No DC bias required
- Consistent IC performance
- Wide LO drive input range of 9 dBm to 18 dBm
- Conversion loss: 7 dB to 9 dB
- LO to RF and IF isolation: 40 dB
- Input IP3: 17 dBm
- RoHS compliant, 24-terminal, 4 mm × 4 mm LCC package
- Eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing surface-mount manufacturing techniques
Applications
- Microwave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios
- Test equipment
- Military electronic warfare (EW), electronic countermeasure (ECM), and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I)
Q & A
- What is the operating frequency range of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5?
The HMC129ALC4TR-R5 operates in the frequency range of 4 GHz to 8 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 come in?
The HMC129ALC4TR-R5 is housed in a leadless Pb-free, RoHS compliant LCC package.
- Does the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 require DC bias?
No, the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 does not require DC bias.
- What is the conversion loss of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5?
The conversion loss of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 is between 7 dB and 9 dB.
- What is the input IP3 of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5?
The input IP3 of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 is 17 dBm.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5?
The HMC129ALC4TR-R5 is typically used in microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, and military electronic warfare and communications systems.
- What is the maximum operating temperature of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5?
The maximum operating temperature of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 is 85°C.
- What is the minimum operating temperature of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5?
The minimum operating temperature of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 is -40°C.
- Does the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 support surface-mount manufacturing techniques?
- What is the LO drive input range of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5?
The LO drive input range of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 is from 9 dBm to 18 dBm.
- Is the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 RoHS compliant?
