Overview
The HMC521ALC4TR-R5 is a compact, gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) in-phase quadrature (I/Q) mixer produced by Analog Devices Inc. This device is designed to operate within the frequency range of 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz and is suitable for various high-frequency applications. It is packaged in a RoHS compliant, 24-terminal ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package, measuring 3.9 mm × 3.9 mm.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Test Conditions/Comments | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | RF | 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz | 8.5 | - | 13.5 | GHz |
| IFx | DC to 3.5 GHz | DC | - | 3.5 | GHz | |
| LO | 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz | 8.5 | - | 13.5 | GHz | |
| Conversion Loss | - | Downconverter, upper sideband | - | 9 | 9.5 | dB |
| Noise Figure | NF | Taken with LO amplifier | - | 14 | - | dB |
| Image Rejection | - | Downconverter | 17 | 27.5 | - | dBc |
| Input Third-Order Intercept | 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 |
| Storage Temperature Range | - | - | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- Compact GaAs MMIC I/Q mixer in a 24-terminal LCC package.
- Operates in the frequency range of 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz.
- High image rejection of up to 27.5 dBc.
- Low conversion loss of 9 dB typical.
- Wide IF bandwidth from DC to 3.5 GHz.
- High LO to RF isolation of 39 dB typical.
- Amplitude balance of 0.1 dB and phase balance of 3.6 degrees.
- RoHS compliant and lead-free.
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) systems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC521ALC4TR-R5? The frequency range is from 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC521ALC4TR-R5 come in? It comes in a 24-terminal ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC521ALC4TR-R5? The typical conversion loss is 9 dB.
- What is the image rejection capability of the HMC521ALC4TR-R5? The image rejection is up to 27.5 dBc.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC521ALC4TR-R5? The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- Is the HMC521ALC4TR-R5 RoHS compliant? Yes, it is RoHS compliant and lead-free.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC521ALC4TR-R5? Typical applications include microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, and military EW, ECM, and C3I systems.
- What is the maximum RF input power for the HMC521ALC4TR-R5? The maximum RF input power is 20 dBm.
- What is the maximum LO input power for the HMC521ALC4TR-R5? The maximum LO input power is 27 dBm.
- What is the IF bandwidth of the HMC521ALC4TR-R5? The IF bandwidth is from DC to 3.5 GHz.
