Overview
The HMC524ALC3B is a compact gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) I/Q mixer, designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This device is versatile and can be used as either an image reject mixer or a single-sideband upconverter. It features a leadless RoHS compliant surface-mount (SMT) ceramic package, eliminating the need for wire bonding and enabling the use of surface-mount manufacturing techniques. The mixer utilizes two standard double-balanced mixer cells and a 90-degree hybrid fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process, producing a 100 MHz IF output through a low-frequency quadrature hybrid.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Frequency Range | 22 | - | 32 | GHz |
| LO Frequency Range | 22 | - | 32 | GHz |
| IF Frequency Range | DC | - | 4.5 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss (As IRM) | 9 | 12 | - | dB |
| Image Rejection | 22 | 26 | - | dBc |
| LO to RF Isolation | 35 | 41 | - | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 20 | 29 | - | dB |
| Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3) | 20 | 24 | - | dBm |
| Input Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) | - | 17 | - | dBm |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- No DC bias required, passive operation.
- Compact 12-lead, 3 mm x 3 mm SMT ceramic package.
- Wide IF bandwidth: DC to 4.5 GHz.
- High image rejection: up to 26 dBc.
- High LO to RF isolation: up to 41 dB.
- High input IP3: up to 24 dBm.
- RoHS compliant and leadless package).
Applications
- Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radios).
- Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT)).
- Test Equipment and Sensors).
- Military End Use).
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC524ALC3B?
The RF and LO frequency range is from 22 GHz to 32 GHz, while the IF frequency range is from DC to 4.5 GHz).
- What are the typical applications of the HMC524ALC3B?
The device is ideal for point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radios, VSAT, test equipment, sensors, and military end use).
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC524ALC3B?
The typical conversion loss is 12 dB).
- What is the image rejection capability of the HMC524ALC3B?
The image rejection is typically up to 26 dBc).
- What is the LO to RF isolation of the HMC524ALC3B?
The LO to RF isolation is typically up to 41 dB).
- What is the input IP3 of the HMC524ALC3B?
The input IP3 is typically up to 24 dBm).
- Does the HMC524ALC3B require DC bias?
No, the HMC524ALC3B does not require DC bias, operating passively).
- What is the package type of the HMC524ALC3B?
The device is packaged in a 12-lead, 3 mm x 3 mm SMT ceramic package).
- Is the HMC524ALC3B RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC524ALC3B is RoHS compliant and leadless).
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC524ALC3B?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C).
