Overview
The HMC554ALC3B is a general-purpose, double-balanced mixer fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process. It is designed for use in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package, making it suitable for high-volume surface mount manufacturing. This mixer operates as an upconverter or downconverter within the frequency range of 11 to 20 GHz and does not require external components or matching circuitry.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 11 | - | 20 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | - | 6 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 7 | 9 | 11 | dB |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 7 | 9 | 11 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 40 | 46 | 46 | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 34 | 40 | 40 | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 18 | 25 | 25 | dB |
| IP3 (Input) | 18 | - | - | dBm |
| IP2 (Input) | 48 | - | - | dBm |
| 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) | 11 | - | - | dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- Passive double-balanced topology providing high LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures.
- Low conversion loss of 7 dB and a wide IF bandwidth from DC to 6 GHz.
- Robust 1,000V ESD protection, Class 1C.
- Leadless RoHS compliant SMT package compatible with high-volume surface mount manufacturing techniques.
- No external components or matching circuitry required.
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
- Test Equipment & Sensors
- Military End-Use
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC554ALC3B mixer?
The HMC554ALC3B operates within the frequency range of 11 to 20 GHz for RF and LO, and DC to 6 GHz for IF.
- What is the conversion loss of the HMC554ALC3B?
The conversion loss is typically 9 dB, with a range of 7 to 11 dB).
- Does the HMC554ALC3B require external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC554ALC3B does not require external components or matching circuitry).
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC554ALC3B?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C).
- What is the storage temperature range of the HMC554ALC3B?
The storage temperature range is from -65°C to 150°C).
- What is the ESD protection level of the HMC554ALC3B?
The HMC554ALC3B has robust 1,000V ESD protection, Class 1C).
- What are the typical applications of the HMC554ALC3B?
Typical applications include Point-to-Point Radios, Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT, Test Equipment & Sensors, and Military End-Use).
- What is the package type of the HMC554ALC3B?
The HMC554ALC3B is packaged in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package).
- What is the noise figure of the HMC554ALC3B?
The noise figure (SSB) is typically 9 dB, with a range of 7 to 11 dB).
- What is the LO to RF isolation of the HMC554ALC3B?
The LO to RF isolation is typically 46 dB, with a range of 40 to 46 dB).
