Overview
The HMC129ALC4TR-R5, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a general-purpose, double-balanced monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) mixer. It is housed in a leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant 24-terminal, 4 mm × 4 mm LCC package. This mixer is designed to operate as either an upconverter or a downconverter in the frequency range of 4 GHz to 8 GHz. It is particularly suited for applications requiring small size and no DC bias.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency (RF Pin) | 4 | 8 | GHz | |
| Frequency (IF Pin) | DC | 3 | GHz | |
| Frequency (LO Pin) | 4 | 8 | GHz | |
| LO Drive Level | 9 | 15 | 18 | dBm |
| Conversion Loss (Downconverter) | 7 | 9 | dB | |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 7 | dB | ||
| Input Third-Order Intercept (IIP3) | 15 | 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 | 40 | dB | |
| RF Input Power | 25 | dBm | ||
| LO Input Power | 27 | dBm | ||
| IF Input Power | 25 | dBm | ||
| Reflow Temperature | 260 | °C | ||
| Maximum Junction Temperature | 175 | °C |
Key Features
- Double-balanced mixer design for improved isolation and spurious performance.
- Operates as either an upconverter or a downconverter in the 4 GHz to 8 GHz frequency range.
- No DC bias required.
- Leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant 24-terminal LCC package.
- Internally ac-coupled LO pin and internally dc-coupled RF and IF pins.
- High LO to RF and LO to IF isolation.
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) systems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 mixer? The HMC129ALC4TR-R5 operates in the frequency range of 4 GHz to 8 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 come in? It is housed in a leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant 24-terminal, 4 mm × 4 mm LCC package.
- Does the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 require DC bias? No, the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 does not require any external DC bias.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5? Typical applications include microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, and military EW, ECM, and C3I systems.
- What is the maximum reflow temperature for the HMC129ALC4TR-R5? The maximum reflow temperature is 260°C.
- What is the maximum junction temperature for the HMC129ALC4TR-R5? The maximum junction temperature is 175°C.
- How much LO drive level is required for the HMC129ALC4TR-R5? The LO drive level ranges from 9 dBm to 18 dBm.
- What is the conversion loss of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5 when used as a downconverter? The conversion loss is typically 7 dB to 9 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5? The noise figure is typically 7 dB.
- What is the input third-order intercept point (IIP3) of the HMC129ALC4TR-R5? The IIP3 is typically 15 dBm to 17 dBm.
