Overview
The HMC329ALC3BTR-R5 is a high-performance, double-balanced mixer designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This component is fabricated using a gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) process, making it highly suitable for applications requiring robust microwave signal processing. The mixer operates within the frequency range of 24 GHz to 32 GHz, making it ideal for various microwave and millimeter-wave applications.
Key Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices, Inc. |
| Package / Case | 12-CLCC Exposed Pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Mixers | 1 |
| Frequency Range | 24 GHz to 32 GHz |
| Noise Figure | 9.5 dB |
| RF Input Power | 13 dBm |
| LO Input Power | 24 dBm |
| IF Input Power | 13 dBm |
| Maximum Junction Temperature | 175°C |
| Peak Reflow Temperature | 260°C |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
Key Features
- General-purpose, double-balanced mixer suitable for upconversion or downconversion between 24 GHz and 32 GHz.
- Fabricated in a GaAs MMIC process, requiring no external components or matching circuitry.
- Excellent local oscillator (LO) to radio frequency (RF) and LO to intermediate frequency (IF) suppression.
- Operates with LO amplitude above 9 dBm.
- Leadless, RoHS compliant, surface-mount technology (SMT) package.
- No wire bonding required, enabling surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
- High isolation between LO, RF, and IF ports.
Applications
- Microwave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios.
- Test equipment.
- Military electronic warfare (EW) and electronic countermeasures (ECM).
- Command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) systems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5 mixer?
The HMC329ALC3BTR-R5 operates within the frequency range of 24 GHz to 32 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5 use?
The component is packaged in a 12-CLCC Exposed Pad, which is a leadless, surface-mount technology (SMT) package.
- Is the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5 RoHS compliant?
- What is the maximum junction temperature for the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5?
The maximum junction temperature is 175°C.
- What is the peak reflow temperature for the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5?
The peak reflow temperature is 260°C.
- Does the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5 require external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5 does not require external components or matching circuitry.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5?
The noise figure is 9.5 dB.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5?
Typical applications include microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, military EW and ECM, and C3I systems.
- What is the LO input power requirement for the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5?
The LO input power requirement is above 9 dBm.
- Is the HMC329ALC3BTR-R5 suitable for surface-mount manufacturing?
