Overview
The HMC260LC3BTR-R5, produced by Analog Devices Inc. (formerly Hittite Microwave Corporation), is a general-purpose, double-balanced, monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) mixer. This device is housed in a leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant ceramic LCC package, measuring 3 mm x 3 mm. It operates as both an upconverter and a downconverter within the frequency range of 14 GHz to 26 GHz. The mixer is designed to provide excellent local oscillator (LO) to radio frequency (RF) and LO to intermediate frequency (IF) suppression due to optimized balun structures, and it does not require any external components or matching circuitry.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 14 | 18-26 | 26 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | - | 8 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 7.5 | 10.5 | 12 | dB |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 7.5 | 10.5 | 12 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 34 | 40 | 35 | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 24 | 30 | 35 | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 15 | 25 | 30 | dB |
| IP3 (Input) | 18 | 20 | - | dBm |
| IP2 (Input) | 50 | 50 | - | dBm |
| 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) | 12 | 14 | - | dBm |
| LO Drive Level | +9 | +13 | +15 | dBm |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | - | +85 | °C |
Key Features
- No external components or matching circuitry required.
- Excellent LO to RF and LO to IF suppression due to optimized balun structures.
- Operates as both an upconverter and a downconverter between 14 GHz and 26 GHz.
- Wide IF bandwidth from DC to 8 GHz.
- Leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant ceramic LCC package.
- No DC bias required; passive operation.
- Compatible with surface-mount manufacturing techniques, eliminating the need for wire bonding.
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios and Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs)
- Test Equipment and Sensors
- Military End-Use
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC260LC3BTR-R5 mixer?
The HMC260LC3BTR-R5 mixer operates within the frequency range of 14 GHz to 26 GHz for RF and LO, and DC to 8 GHz for IF.
- Does the HMC260LC3BTR-R5 require any external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC260LC3BTR-R5 does not require any external components or matching circuitry.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC260LC3BTR-R5?
The typical conversion loss is around 10.5 dB.
- What are the isolation levels for LO to RF and LO to IF?
The LO to RF isolation is typically 40 dB, and the LO to IF isolation is typically 30 dB.
- What is the input IP3 of the HMC260LC3BTR-R5?
The input IP3 is typically +20 dBm.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC260LC3BTR-R5?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- Is the HMC260LC3BTR-R5 RoHS compliant?
- What type of package does the HMC260LC3BTR-R5 come in?
The HMC260LC3BTR-R5 comes in a 12-terminal, 3 mm x 3 mm ceramic LCC package.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC260LC3BTR-R5?
- Does the HMC260LC3BTR-R5 require DC bias?
