Overview
The HMC524ALC3BTR is a compact gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) in-phase quadrature (I/Q) mixer, manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This device is designed to operate within the frequency range of 22 GHz to 32 GHz and is packaged in a 12-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm surface-mount (SMT) ceramic package. It is RoHS compliant and suitable for surface-mount manufacturing techniques, eliminating the need for wire bonding.
The HMC524ALC3BTR can be used as either an image reject mixer or a single-sideband upconverter, utilizing two standard double-balanced mixer cells and a 90° hybrid coupler fabricated in a GaAs metal–semiconductor field effect transistor (MESFET) process. This design provides a low frequency quadrature hybrid output of 100 MHz IF.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typical | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF/LO | 22 | - | 32 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | - | 4.5 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss (As IRM) | 10 | 13 | - | dB |
| Image Rejection | 18 | 20 | - | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 35 | 40 | - | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 20 | 30 | - | dB |
| IP3 (Input) | - | +20 | - | dBm |
| 1 dB Compression (Input) | - | +16 | - | dBm |
| Amplitude Balance | - | ±0.5 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | - | ±2.5 | - | Deg |
| Operating Temperature | -55 | - | +85 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | - | +150 | °C |
Key Features
- No DC bias required, passive operation.
- Compact 12-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm SMT ceramic package.
- RoHS compliant.
- Utilizes two standard double-balanced mixer cells and a 90° hybrid coupler.
- Low frequency quadrature hybrid producing a 100 MHz IF output.
- High LO to RF and LO to IF isolation.
- High input IP3 (+20 dBm typical).
- Wide IF bandwidth (DC - 4.5 GHz).
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios.
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios and VSAT.
- Test Equipment and Sensors.
- Military End Use.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC524ALC3BTR?
The frequency range for RF/LO is 22 GHz to 32 GHz, and for IF, it is DC to 4.5 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC524ALC3BTR come in?
The device is packaged in a 12-lead, 3 mm × 3 mm surface-mount (SMT) ceramic package.
- Is the HMC524ALC3BTR RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical applications of the HMC524ALC3BTR?
The device is used in point-to-point radios, point-to-multipoint radios and VSAT, test equipment and sensors, and military end use.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC524ALC3BTR?
The typical conversion loss is 13 dB.
- What is the image rejection of the HMC524ALC3BTR?
The typical image rejection is 20 dB.
- What is the LO to RF isolation of the HMC524ALC3BTR?
The typical LO to RF isolation is 40 dB.
- What is the input IP3 of the HMC524ALC3BTR?
The typical input IP3 is +20 dBm.
- Does the HMC524ALC3BTR require DC bias?
No, the HMC524ALC3BTR does not require DC bias for operation.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC524ALC3BTR?
The operating temperature range is -55°C to +85°C.
