Overview
The HMC292A, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a miniature, passive, gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) double-balanced mixer. This device is designed to operate within the 14 GHz to 32 GHz RF frequency range and can be used as either an upconverter or a downconverter. It features excellent isolations provided by an on-chip balun, requiring no external components or DC bias. The HMC292A is particularly notable for its small size and high performance, making it suitable for a variety of high-frequency applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Typical Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| RF Frequency Range | 14 GHz to 32 GHz | GHz |
| Local Oscillator (LO) Frequency Range | 14 GHz to 32 GHz | GHz |
| Intermediate Frequency (IF) Range | DC to 8 GHz | GHz |
| Conversion Loss (Downconverter) | 11 dB to 12.5 dB | dB |
| Conversion Loss (Upconverter) | 11 dB | dB |
| Input 1 dB Compression Point (Downconverter) | 12 dBm | dBm |
| Input 1 dB Compression Point (Upconverter) | 8.5 dBm | dBm |
| Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3) | 17 dBm to 21 dBm | dBm |
| Input Second-Order Intercept (IP2) | 65 dBm | dBm |
| RF to IF Isolation | 30 dB | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 46 dB | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 34 dB | dB |
| RF Return Loss | 10 dB | dB |
| LO Return Loss | 9 dB | dB |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C to +85°C | °C |
| Package | 7-pad bare die |
Key Features
- Passive device, no external components or DC bias required.
- On-chip balun for excellent isolations.
- Small size: 7-pad bare die.
- Wide IF frequency range: DC to 8 GHz.
- High isolation: LO to RF, LO to IF, and RF to IF.
- Low conversion loss and high linearity.
- RoHS compliant.
Applications
- Microwave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios.
- Test equipment.
- Point-to-point radios.
- Military electronic warfare (EW), electronic countermeasure (ECM), and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I).
Q & A
- What is the RF frequency range of the HMC292A?
The HMC292A operates within the 14 GHz to 32 GHz RF frequency range.
- Can the HMC292A be used as both an upconverter and a downconverter?
- Does the HMC292A require any external components or DC bias?
No, the HMC292A is a passive device and does not require any external components or DC bias.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC292A?
The typical conversion loss is 11 dB to 12.5 dB for downconversion and 11 dB for upconversion.
- What are the isolation levels of the HMC292A?
The HMC292A provides high isolation levels: LO to RF (46 dB), LO to IF (34 dB), and RF to IF (30 dB).
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC292A?
The operating temperature range is -55°C to +85°C.
- Is the HMC292A RoHS compliant?
- What is the package type of the HMC292A?
The HMC292A is available in a 7-pad bare die package.
- What are some typical applications of the HMC292A?
Typical applications include microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, point-to-point radios, and military electronic warfare and communications systems.
- What is the IF frequency range of the HMC292A?
The IF frequency range is DC to 8 GHz.
