Overview
The HMC554ALC3BTR is a general-purpose, double balanced mixer produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is housed in a leadless RoHS compliant leadless chip carrier (LCC) package. It is designed to operate as either an upconverter or downconverter within the frequency range of 10 GHz to 20 GHz. The mixer is fabricated using a gallium arsenide (GaAs) metal semiconductor field effect transistor (MESFET) process, which ensures high performance without the need for external components or matching circuitry.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 10 | - | 20 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | - | 6 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 6.5 | - | 9 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 40 | 46 | - | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 34 | 40 | - | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 18 | 25 | - | dB |
| Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3) | - | 18 | - | dBm |
| Input 1 dB Compression Point (P1dB) | - | 10 | - | dBm |
| RF Input Power | - | - | 25 | dBm |
| LO Input Power | - | - | 26 | dBm |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
Key Features
- General-purpose double balanced mixer suitable for upconversion or downconversion between 10 GHz and 20 GHz.
- Fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process, eliminating the need for external components or matching circuitry.
- Excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures.
- RoHS compliant and compatible with high volume surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
- No wire bonding required, with a leadless LCC package.
- Robust ESD protection, with Human Body Model (HBM) sensitivity of 250 V and Field Induced Charged Device Model (FICDM) sensitivity of 1250 V.
Applications
- Military electronic warfare (EW) and electronic countermeasure (ECM) systems.
- Command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) systems.
- Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point radios.
- Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems.
- Test equipment and sensors.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC554ALC3BTR?
The HMC554ALC3BTR operates within the frequency range of 10 GHz to 20 GHz for RF and LO, and DC to 6 GHz for IF.
- What type of package does the HMC554ALC3BTR use?
The component is housed in a leadless RoHS compliant leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.
- What is the conversion loss of the HMC554ALC3BTR?
The conversion loss is typically 6.5 dB to 9 dB.
- What are the isolation levels for LO to RF and LO to IF?
The LO to RF isolation is typically 46 dB, and the LO to IF isolation is typically 40 dB.
- What is the input third-order intercept point (IP3) of the HMC554ALC3BTR?
The input third-order intercept point (IP3) is 18 dBm.[
- What is the maximum RF input power for the HMC554ALC3BTR?
The maximum RF input power is 25 dBm.[
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC554ALC3BTR?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.[
- Is the HMC554ALC3BTR RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC554ALC3BTR is RoHS compliant.[
- What are some typical applications of the HMC554ALC3BTR?
Typical applications include military EW and ECM systems, C3I systems, point-to-point and point-to-multi-point radios, VSAT systems, and test equipment and sensors.[
- Does the HMC554ALC3BTR require external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC554ALC3BTR does not require external components or matching circuitry due to its GaAs MESFET process fabrication.[
