Overview
The HMC553ALC3BTR-R5 is a general-purpose, double-balanced, gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) mixer produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is housed in a leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant 12-terminal Leadless Ceramic Chip Carrier (LCC) package. The mixer is designed to operate as either an upconverter or downconverter within the frequency range of 6 GHz to 14 GHz. It requires no external components or matching circuitry, making it highly integrated and convenient for use in various microwave applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typical | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 6 - 11 | - | 14 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | - | 5 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 7 | 9.5 | 10 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 35 | 50 | 45 | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 28 | 34 | 36 | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 15 | 22 | 30 | dB |
| Input IP3 | 18 | 22 | - | dBm |
| LO Drive Level | 9 | - | 15 | dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
Key Features
- Passive double-balanced mixer topology requiring no DC bias.
- Low conversion loss of 7 dB typical at 6 GHz to 11 GHz.
- High LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures.
- Wide IF bandwidth from DC to 5 GHz.
- Robust 1,000V ESD protection, Class 1C.
- Leadless Pb-free, RoHS compliant 12-terminal LCC 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.
- Military electronic warfare (EW), electronic countermeasure (ECM), and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I).
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5 mixer?
The HMC553ALC3BTR-R5 operates within the frequency range of 6 GHz to 14 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5 come in?
The component is housed in a leadless, Pb-free, RoHS compliant 12-terminal Leadless Ceramic Chip Carrier (LCC) package.
- Does the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5 require external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5 does not require any external components or matching circuitry.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5?
The typical conversion loss is 7 dB at 6 GHz to 11 GHz.
- What is the LO drive level range for the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5?
The LO drive level range is from 9 dBm to 15 dBm.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- Is the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5 RoHS compliant?
- What are some typical applications of the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5?
Typical applications include microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, point-to-point radios, and military electronic warfare and C3I systems.
- Does the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5 have ESD protection?
- What is the IF bandwidth of the HMC553ALC3BTR-R5?
The IF bandwidth is from DC to 5 GHz.
