Overview
The HMC553LC3B is a general-purpose, double-balanced mixer fabricated in a gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) process. This component is designed for use as an upconverter or downconverter in the frequency range of 7 to 14 GHz. It is housed in a leadless, RoHS compliant, 12-terminal ceramic SMT package, making it suitable for high-volume surface mount manufacturing. The mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry and offers excellent isolation between the local oscillator (LO), radio frequency (RF), and intermediate frequency (IF) ports due to its optimized balun structures.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 7 - 11 | 11 - 14 | GHz | |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC - 5 | DC - 5 | GHz | |
| Conversion Loss | 7 | 9.5 | 10 | dB |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 7 | 9.5 | 10 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 40 | 50 | 45 | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 28 | 34 | 36 | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 15 | 22 | 30 | dB |
| IP3 (Input) | 18 | 22 | dBm | |
| IP2 (Input) | 48 | 48 | dBm | |
| 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) | 10 | dBm | ||
| LO Drive Level | +9 | +13 | +15 | dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | +85 | °C | |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | +150 | °C |
Key Features
- Passive double-balanced topology requiring no DC bias.
- High LO/RF and LO/IF isolation due to optimized balun structures.
- Low conversion loss of 7 dB typical at 6 GHz to 11 GHz.
- Wide IF bandwidth from DC to 5 GHz.
- Robust 1,000V ESD protection, Class 1C.
- RoHS compliant, leadless 12-terminal ceramic SMT package.
- No external components or matching circuitry required.
- Compatible with high-volume surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
- Test Equipment & Sensors
- Microwave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios
- Military electronic warfare (EW), electronic countermeasure (ECM), and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I)
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC553LC3B mixer?
The HMC553LC3B operates in the frequency range of 7 to 14 GHz for RF and LO, and DC to 5 GHz for IF. - What type of package does the HMC553LC3B come in?
The HMC553LC3B is housed in a leadless, RoHS compliant, 12-terminal ceramic SMT package. - Does the HMC553LC3B require external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC553LC3B does not require any external components or matching circuitry. - What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC553LC3B?
The typical conversion loss is 7 dB at 6 GHz to 11 GHz. - What is the LO drive level range for the HMC553LC3B?
The LO drive level range is from +9 dBm to +15 dBm. - What is the operating temperature range of the HMC553LC3B?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C. - Is the HMC553LC3B RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC553LC3B is RoHS compliant. - What are some typical applications of the HMC553LC3B?
Typical applications include point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios, test equipment, microwave and VSAT radios, and military electronic warfare and C3I systems. - What is the ESD protection level of the HMC553LC3B?
The HMC553LC3B has robust 1,000V ESD protection, Class 1C. - What is the IF bandwidth of the HMC553LC3B?
The IF bandwidth is from DC to 5 GHz.
