Overview
The HMC525ALC4TR is a compact gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) in-phase quadrature (I/Q) mixer, designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This device is housed in a 24-terminal, RoHS compliant, ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package. It operates within the frequency range of 4 GHz to 8.5 GHz and is suitable for various microwave and radio frequency applications. The HMC525ALC4TR can be used as either an image reject mixer or a single sideband (SSB) upconverter, making it a versatile component for different system designs.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF/LO | 4.0 | 5.5 - 7.5 | 8.5 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | - | 3.5 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss (As IRM) | 7.5 | 11 | 9.5 | dB |
| Image Rejection | 30 | 35 | 40 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 40 | 45 | 50 | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 17 | 20 | 20 | dB |
| IP3 (Input) | +23 | +23 | - | dBm |
| Amplitude Balance | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | 8 | 4 | - | Deg |
| Package Type | - | - | 24-CLCC Exposed Pad | - |
| RoHS Status | - | - | RoHS Compliant | - |
Key Features
- Compact 24-terminal ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package, measuring 4 mm x 4 mm.
- Operates as either an image reject mixer or a single sideband (SSB) upconverter.
- Utilizes two standard double balanced mixer cells and a 90° hybrid fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process.
- Wide IF bandwidth from DC to 3.5 GHz.
- High image rejection of up to 40 dB.
- High LO to RF isolation of up to 50 dB.
- High input IP3 of +23 dBm.
- Surface-mount manufacturing compatible, eliminating the need for wire bonding.
- RoHS compliant and lead-free.
Applications
- Microwave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios.
- Test equipment.
- Point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radio systems.
- Military electronic warfare, electronic countermeasures, and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) systems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC525ALC4TR?
The HMC525ALC4TR operates within the frequency range of 4 GHz to 8.5 GHz for RF/LO and DC to 3.5 GHz for IF.
- What type of package does the HMC525ALC4TR use?
The device is housed in a 24-terminal, RoHS compliant, ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.
- Can the HMC525ALC4TR be used as both an image reject mixer and an SSB upconverter?
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC525ALC4TR?
The typical conversion loss is around 11 dB.
- What is the image rejection capability of the HMC525ALC4TR?
The image rejection is up to 40 dB.
- What is the LO to RF isolation of the HMC525ALC4TR?
The LO to RF isolation is up to 50 dB.
- What is the input IP3 of the HMC525ALC4TR?
The input IP3 is +23 dBm.
- Is the HMC525ALC4TR RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical applications of the HMC525ALC4TR?
The device is used in microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radio systems, and military C3I systems.
- How does the HMC525ALC4TR improve manufacturing processes?
The device eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing the use of surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
