Overview
The HMC220BMS8GETR is an ultraminiature, double-balanced mixer produced by Analog Devices Inc. This fundamental, monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) mixer is constructed of gallium arsenide (GaAs) Schottky diodes and planar transformer baluns on the chip. It is housed in an 8-lead mini small outline package with exposed pad (MINI_SO_EP) and is RoHS compliant. The device is versatile and can be used as an upconverter, downconverter, biphase demodulator, or phase comparator across a frequency range of 5 GHz to 12 GHz.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 5 GHz to 12 GHz |
| Package Type | 8-lead MINI_SO_EP |
| Material | Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) |
| Local Oscillator (LO) Power | As low as 7 dBm |
| Intermediate Frequency (IF) Bandwidth | DC to 4 GHz |
| Isolation | Excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures |
| Thermal Resistance | See datasheet for detailed thermal resistance values |
| ESD Caution | ESD sensitive device, handle with care |
Key Features
- Double-balanced mixer design for high isolation and low spurious products
- Operates as an upconverter, downconverter, biphase demodulator, or phase comparator
- No external components or matching circuitry required
- RoHS compliant and compatible with high volume surface-mount manufacturing techniques
- Excellent local oscillator (LO) to radio frequency (RF) and LO to intermediate frequency (IF) isolation
- Ultraminiature package size suitable for compact designs
Applications
- Microwave and military radio systems
- Wireless backhaul equipment
- Automotive systems, including dedicated short range communications (DSRC) and intelligent vehicle highway systems (IVHS)
- Military radar, electronic warfare (EW), and electronic counter measure (ECM) subsystems
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC220BMS8GETR? The HMC220BMS8GETR operates from 5 GHz to 12 GHz.
- What types of applications can the HMC220BMS8GETR be used in? It can be used in microwave and military radio systems, wireless backhaul equipment, automotive systems, and military radar and electronic warfare subsystems.
- What is the package type of the HMC220BMS8GETR? The device is housed in an 8-lead mini small outline package with exposed pad (MINI_SO_EP).
- Is the HMC220BMS8GETR RoHS compliant? Yes, the HMC220BMS8GETR is RoHS compliant.
- What is the material used in the construction of the HMC220BMS8GETR? The device is constructed of gallium arsenide (GaAs) Schottky diodes and planar transformer baluns.
- What is the minimum local oscillator (LO) power required for the HMC220BMS8GETR? The device can operate with LO power as low as 7 dBm.
- Does the HMC220BMS8GETR require external components or matching circuitry? No, the device does not require external components or matching circuitry.
- What is the intermediate frequency (IF) bandwidth of the HMC220BMS8GETR? The IF bandwidth is from DC to 4 GHz.
- How should the PCB be designed for the HMC220BMS8GETR? The PCB should use RF circuit design techniques with signal lines having 50 Ω impedance, and the package ground lead and exposed pad must be connected directly to the ground planes.
- Is the HMC220BMS8GETR ESD sensitive? Yes, the device is ESD sensitive and should be handled with care.
