Overview
The HMC292ALC3B 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 12-lead ceramic LCC package. This mixer is designed to operate as either an upconverter or a downconverter within the frequency range of 14 GHz to 30 GHz. It is particularly suited for applications requiring small size, no DC bias, and consistent IC performance.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 16 - 26 | - | 26 - 30 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC - 8 | - | DC - 8 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 8 | 11 | 12.5 | dB |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 8 | 11 | 12.5 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 32 | 40 | 40 | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 24 | 32 | 34 | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 14 | 25 | 30 | dB |
| IP3 (Input) | 15 | 18 | 21 | dBm |
| IP2 (Input) | 48 | 50 | - | dBm |
| 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) | 8 | 13 | 14 | dBm |
| LO Drive Level | +9 | - | +15 | dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | - | +85 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | - | +150 | °C |
Key Features
- Passive device requiring no DC bias.
- Double balanced mixer design for excellent LO to RF and LO to IF suppression.
- Wide IF bandwidth from DC to 8 GHz.
- Robust 1000V ESD protection, Class 1C.
- Leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant 12-lead ceramic LCC package.
- No external components or matching circuitry required.
- Operates as both an upconverter and a downconverter.
- Surface mount manufacturing compatible, eliminating the need for wire bonding.
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios and VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) radios
- Test Equipment and Sensors
- Military End-Use, including electronic warfare (EW), electronic countermeasure (ECM), and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I)
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC292ALC3B mixer?
The HMC292ALC3B operates within the frequency range of 14 GHz to 30 GHz for RF and LO, and DC to 8 GHz for IF.
- Does the HMC292ALC3B require any DC bias?
No, the HMC292ALC3B is a passive device and does not require any DC bias.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC292ALC3B?
The typical conversion loss is around 11 dB, with a range of 8 dB to 12.5 dB.
- What is the LO drive level required for the HMC292ALC3B?
The LO drive level should be above +9 dBm, with a maximum of +15 dBm.
- What kind of isolation does the HMC292ALC3B provide?
The mixer provides excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation, with typical values of 40 dB and 32 dB respectively.
- Is the HMC292ALC3B RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical applications of the HMC292ALC3B?
The HMC292ALC3B is ideal for point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios, VSAT radios, test equipment, sensors, and military end-use applications.
- Does the HMC292ALC3B require any external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC292ALC3B does not require any external components or matching circuitry.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC292ALC3B?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What is the storage temperature range for the HMC292ALC3B?
The storage temperature range is from -65°C to +150°C.
