Overview
The HMC129LC4TR-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 SMT package, specifically a 4x4 mm LCC package. This mixer operates within the 4 GHz to 8 GHz frequency band and can be used as either an upconverter or a downconverter. It is ideal for applications requiring small size, no DC bias, and consistent IC performance.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 4.0 | 8.0 | GHz | |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | 3.0 | GHz | |
| Conversion Loss | 7 | 9 | dB | |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 7 | 9 | dB | |
| LO to RF Isolation | 30 | 40 | dB | |
| LO to IF Isolation | 32 | 40 | dB | |
| Input IP3 | 17 | dBm | ||
| Input IP2 | 50 | dBm | ||
| 1 dB Gain Compression Point | 10 | dBm | ||
| LO Drive Level | 9 | 15 | 18 | dBm |
| RF Input Power | 25 | dBm | ||
| LO Input Power | 27 | dBm | ||
| Operating Temperature | -40 | 85 | °C | |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- No DC bias required, ensuring consistent IC performance.
- Operates over a wide LO drive input range of +9 to +15 dBm.
- Ideal for use as a biphase modulator or demodulator.
- Leadless Pb-free, RoHS-compliant SMT package, eliminating the need for wire bonding.
- High LO to RF and LO to IF isolation, typically 40 dB.
- High input IP3 of +17 dBm and input IP2 of +50 dBm.
- Low conversion loss and noise figure, typically 7 dB and 7 dB respectively.
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 HMC129LC4TR-R5 mixer?
The HMC129LC4TR-R5 operates within the 4 GHz to 8 GHz frequency range for both RF and LO, and DC to 3 GHz for IF.
- What type of package does the HMC129LC4TR-R5 come in?
The HMC129LC4TR-R5 is housed in a leadless, Pb-free, RoHS-compliant 4x4 mm LCC SMT package.
- Does the HMC129LC4TR-R5 require DC bias?
No, the HMC129LC4TR-R5 does not require DC bias.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC129LC4TR-R5?
The HMC129LC4TR-R5 is typically used in microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, and military EW, ECM, and C3I systems.
- What is the conversion loss of the HMC129LC4TR-R5?
The conversion loss of the HMC129LC4TR-R5 is typically 7 to 9 dB.
- What is the LO to RF isolation of the HMC129LC4TR-R5?
The LO to RF isolation of the HMC129LC4TR-R5 is typically 40 dB.
- What is the input IP3 of the HMC129LC4TR-R5?
The input IP3 of the HMC129LC4TR-R5 is +17 dBm.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC129LC4TR-R5?
The operating temperature range of the HMC129LC4TR-R5 is -40°C to +85°C.
- Is the HMC129LC4TR-R5 RoHS compliant?
- Can the HMC129LC4TR-R5 be used as both an upconverter and a downconverter?
