Overview
The HMC553ALC3B is a general-purpose, double-balanced, gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) mixer produced by Analog Devices Inc. This mixer is housed in a leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant 12-terminal ceramic land grid array (CLCC) package. It is designed to operate as an upconverter or downconverter within the frequency range of 6 GHz to 14 GHz, requiring no external components or matching circuitry. The HMC553ALC3B is notable for its high local oscillator (LO) to radio frequency (RF) and LO to intermediate frequency (IF) isolation, achieved through optimized balun structures.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typical | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 6 | - | 14 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | - | 5 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 7 | 8 | 10 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 35 | 40 | 45 | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 28 | 34 | 36 | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 15 | 22 | 30 | dB |
| Input IP3 | 18 | - | - | dBm |
| LO Drive Level | 9 | - | 15 | dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Package Type | - | - | 12-CLCC Exposed Pad | - |
Key Features
- Passive operation: No DC bias required.
- High LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures.
- Wide IF bandwidth: DC to 5 GHz.
- Low conversion loss: 7 dB typical at 6 GHz to 11 GHz.
- High input IP3: 18 dBm typical at 6 GHz to 11 GHz.
- Robust ESD protection: Class 1C, 1000V.
- RoHS compliant, leadless Pb-free package.
- No external components or matching circuitry required.
- Compatible with high-volume surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
Applications
- Microwave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios.
- Test equipment.
- Point-to-point radios.
- Point-to-multi-point radios.
- Military electronic warfare (EW), electronic countermeasure (ECM), and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) systems.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC553ALC3B mixer?
The HMC553ALC3B operates within the frequency range of 6 GHz to 14 GHz. - Does the HMC553ALC3B require external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC553ALC3B does not require any external components or matching circuitry. - What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC553ALC3B?
The typical conversion loss is 7 dB at 6 GHz to 11 GHz. - What is the LO drive level range for the HMC553ALC3B?
The LO drive level range is from 9 dBm to 15 dBm. - What is the operating temperature range of the HMC553ALC3B?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C. - Is the HMC553ALC3B RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC553ALC3B is RoHS compliant and leadless Pb-free. - What is the package type of the HMC553ALC3B?
The package type is a 12-terminal ceramic land grid array (CLCC) with an exposed pad. - What are the key applications of the HMC553ALC3B?
The key applications include microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, point-to-point radios, and military electronic warfare systems. - Does the HMC553ALC3B have ESD protection?
Yes, the HMC553ALC3B has robust ESD protection, classified as Class 1C, 1000V. - Is the HMC553ALC3B suitable for high-volume manufacturing?
Yes, it is compatible with high-volume surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
