Overview
The HMC260ALC3B is a general-purpose, double balanced, monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) mixer produced by Analog Devices Inc. It is housed in a leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant LCC package. This mixer can be used as either an upconverter or a downconverter within the frequency range of 10 GHz to 26 GHz. It is designed to operate without any external components or matching circuitry, making it highly versatile and convenient for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Minimum | Typical | Maximum | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 10 - 18 GHz | - | 18 - 26 GHz | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC - 8 GHz | - | DC - 8 GHz | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 7.5 dB | 9 dB (10 GHz - 18 GHz), 10.5 dB (18 GHz - 26 GHz) | 12 dB | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 34 dB | 40 dB | 35 dB | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 24 dB | 30 dB | 35 dB | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 15 dB | 25 dB | 30 dB | dB |
| Input IP3 | 18 dBm | 20 dBm | - | dBm |
| LO Drive Level | - | 9 dBm to 15 dBm | - | dBm |
Key Features
- Passive device; no DC bias required.
- Wide frequency range: 10 GHz to 26 GHz for RF and LO, DC to 8 GHz for IF.
- High LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures.
- No external components or matching circuitry required.
- Leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant LCC package (3 mm x 3 mm).
- Compatible with high-volume surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
- Internally AC-coupled LO and RF pins, and DC-coupled IF pin.
Applications
- Point-to-point radios.
- Point-to-multipoint radios and very small aperture terminals (VSATs).
- Test equipment and sensors.
- Military end-use.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC260ALC3B mixer?
The HMC260ALC3B mixer operates within the frequency range of 10 GHz to 26 GHz for RF and LO, and DC to 8 GHz for IF.
- Does the HMC260ALC3B require any external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC260ALC3B does not require any external components or matching circuitry.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC260ALC3B?
The typical conversion loss is 9 dB for the 10 GHz to 18 GHz range and 10.5 dB for the 18 GHz to 26 GHz range.
- What is the LO to RF isolation of the HMC260ALC3B?
The LO to RF isolation is typically 40 dB.
- What is the input IP3 of the HMC260ALC3B?
The input IP3 is typically 20 dBm.
- What are the LO drive levels for the HMC260ALC3B?
The LO drive levels range from 9 dBm to 15 dBm.
- Is the HMC260ALC3B RoHS compliant?
- What type of package does the HMC260ALC3B come in?
The HMC260ALC3B comes in a 12-terminal, 3 mm x 3 mm, ceramic LCC package.
- Can the HMC260ALC3B be used in surface-mount manufacturing?
- What are some typical applications of the HMC260ALC3B?
Typical applications include point-to-point radios, point-to-multipoint radios and VSATs, test equipment and sensors, and military end-use.
