Overview
The HMC521ALC4 is a compact, gallium arsenide (GaAs), monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), in-phase quadrature (I/Q) mixer. It is designed in a RoHS compliant, 24-terminal ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package. This device is suitable for various microwave and RF applications due to its high performance and compact design.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Test Conditions/Comments | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF | RF | 8.5 | 13.5 | GHz | ||
| Frequency Range, LO | LO | 8.5 | 13.5 | GHz | ||
| Frequency Range, IF | IFx | DC | 3.5 | GHz | ||
| Conversion Loss | Downconverter, LO = 15 dBm | 9 | 9.5 | dB | ||
| Image Rejection | Downconverter, LO = 15 dBm | 17 | 27.5 | dBc | ||
| LO to RF Isolation | 39 | dB | ||||
| Input IP3 | IP3 | 16 | dBm | |||
| Input 1 dB Compression Point | P1dB | 7.5 | dBm | |||
| RF Input Power | 20 | dBm | ||||
| LO Input Power | 27 | dBm | ||||
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | 85 | °C |
Key Features
- Compact GaAs MMIC I/Q mixer in a 24-terminal LCC package.
- Frequency range: 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz for RF and LO, and DC to 3.5 GHz for IF.
- Typical conversion loss of 9 dB and image rejection of 27.5 dBc.
- High LO to RF isolation of 39 dB and LO to IF isolation of 22 dB.
- Input IP3 of 16 dBm and input 1 dB compression point of 7.5 dBm.
- Wide IF bandwidth and low amplitude and phase imbalance.
- RoHS compliant and suitable for surface mount manufacturing techniques).
Applications
- Microwave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios).
- Test equipment).
- Military electronic warfare (EW), electronic countermeasure (ECM), and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I)).
- Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio systems).
- Military Radar systems).
Q & A
- What is the HMC521ALC4?
The HMC521ALC4 is a compact, gallium arsenide (GaAs), monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), in-phase quadrature (I/Q) mixer in a RoHS compliant, 24-terminal ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.
- What is the frequency range of the HMC521ALC4?
The frequency range for RF and LO is 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz, and for IF it is DC to 3.5 GHz.
- What are the typical conversion loss and image rejection values?
The typical conversion loss is 9 dB, and the typical image rejection is 27.5 dBc.
- What is the LO to RF isolation?
The LO to RF isolation is typically 39 dB.[
- What is the input IP3 and 1 dB compression point?
The input IP3 is typically 16 dBm, and the input 1 dB compression point is 7.5 dBm.[
- What are the operating temperature ranges?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C.[
- Is the HMC521ALC4 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC521ALC4 is RoHS compliant.[
- What are some typical applications of the HMC521ALC4?
Typical applications include microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, military EW, ECM, and C3I, as well as point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radio systems.[
- How is the package configured?
The device is packaged in a 24-terminal ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.[
- What are the maximum ratings for RF and LO input power?
The maximum RF input power is 20 dBm, and the maximum LO input power is 27 dBm.[
