Overview
The HMC220AMS8ETR is a wideband double-balanced mixer produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is part of the HMC220 series and is designed in an 8-lead plastic surface mount package (MSOP). It is a fully integrated GaAs MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) mixer, which integrates Schottky diode mixing elements and on-chip balun transformers. This mixer is notable for its ultra-compact size and wide frequency range, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Units | Min. | Typ. | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | GHz | 5 | - | 12 |
| Conversion Loss | dB | - | 7 | - |
| LO to RF Isolation | dB | - | 25 | - |
| IF Bandwidth | GHz | DC | - | 4 |
| LO Drive Level | dBm | +7 | - | +13 |
| P1dB (Output Power at 1 dB Compression) | dBm | - | - | - |
| Operating Temperature | °C | -40 | 25 | 85 |
Key Features
- Ultra-compact MSOP8 surface mount package.
- No DC bias or external matching components required.
- Wide IF frequency range from DC to 4 GHz.
- Excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation (up to 25 dB).
- Low conversion loss of 7 dB.
- Operates with LO drive levels as low as +7 dBm.
Applications
- VSAT and Mobile SatCom Terminals.
- Microwave and Military Radio Systems.
- Wireless Backhaul Equipment.
- Automotive, DSRC, and IVHS Systems.
- Military RADAR, EW, and ECM Subsystems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC220AMS8ETR? The frequency range for RF and LO is from 5 GHz to 12 GHz.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC220AMS8ETR? The typical conversion loss is 7 dB.
- Does the HMC220AMS8ETR require any DC bias or external matching components? No, it does not require any DC bias or external matching components.
- What is the IF bandwidth of the HMC220AMS8ETR? The IF bandwidth is from DC to 4 GHz.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC220AMS8ETR? Typical applications include VSAT and Mobile SatCom Terminals, Microwave and Military Radio Systems, Wireless Backhaul Equipment, and more.
- What is the minimum LO drive level for the HMC220AMS8ETR? The minimum LO drive level is +7 dBm.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC220AMS8ETR? The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.
- What type of package does the HMC220AMS8ETR come in? It comes in an 8-lead plastic surface mount package (MSOP).
- What material is the HMC220AMS8ETR fabricated from? It is fabricated in a GaAs (Gallium Arsenide) process.
- What is the isolation between LO and RF in the HMC220AMS8ETR? The isolation between LO and RF is up to 25 dB.
