Overview
The HMC553LC3BTR is a general-purpose, double-balanced mixer designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This mixer is fabricated using a gallium arsenide (GaAs) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) process and is housed in a leadless, RoHS compliant, 12-terminal ceramic land grid array (LGA) package. It operates as an upconverter or downconverter within the frequency range of 7 to 14 GHz, making it suitable for various microwave applications. The mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry, simplifying its integration into complex systems.
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 | 35 | 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 | -5 | dBm | |
| LO Drive Level | +9 | +13 | +15 | dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | +85 | °C | |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | +150 | °C |
Key Features
- Passive Double Balanced Topology: No DC bias required, simplifying the design and reducing power consumption.
- High LO/RF Isolation: Up to 50 dB, ensuring minimal interference between the local oscillator and RF signals.
- Low Conversion Loss: Typical conversion loss of 7 dB, enhancing the overall efficiency of the mixer.
- Wide IF Bandwidth: Operates from DC to 5 GHz, providing flexibility in various applications.
- Robust ESD Protection: Class 1C ESD sensitivity, ensuring the mixer can withstand electrostatic discharges.
- RoHS Compliant: Lead-free and RoHS compliant, making it suitable for high-volume surface mount manufacturing.
- No External Components Required: Simplifies the design process by eliminating the need for external matching circuitry.
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios: Ideal for high-frequency communication systems.
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios: Suitable for wireless communication networks.
- Test Equipment & Sensors: Used in various test and measurement applications.
- Military End-Use: Applicable in military electronic warfare (EW), electronic countermeasure (ECM), and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) systems.
- Microwave and VSAT Radios: Used in satellite communication systems and other microwave applications.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC553LC3BTR mixer?
The HMC553LC3BTR operates within the frequency range of 7 to 14 GHz for RF and LO signals, and from DC to 5 GHz for IF signals.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC553LC3BTR?
The typical conversion loss is 7 dB.
- What is the LO to RF isolation of the HMC553LC3BTR?
The LO to RF isolation is up to 50 dB.
- Does the HMC553LC3BTR require external matching circuitry?
No, the HMC553LC3BTR does not require external matching circuitry.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC553LC3BTR?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- Is the HMC553LC3BTR RoHS compliant?
- What is the typical LO drive level for the HMC553LC3BTR?
The typical LO drive level ranges from +9 dBm to +15 dBm.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC553LC3BTR?
The HMC553LC3BTR is used in point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios, test equipment, sensors, and military electronic systems.
- What is the ESD sensitivity of the HMC553LC3BTR?
The HMC553LC3BTR has a Class 1C ESD sensitivity.
- What package type is the HMC553LC3BTR available in?
The HMC553LC3BTR is available in a 12-terminal ceramic land grid array (LGA) package.
