Overview
The HMC554ALC3BTR-R5 is a high-performance, double-balanced mixer IC produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed for use in RF and microwave applications, particularly in the frequency range of 11 GHz to 20 GHz. It is fabricated using a gallium arsenide (GaAs) metal semiconductor field effect transistor (MESFET) process, which ensures excellent local oscillator (LO) to RF and LO to intermediate frequency (IF) isolation due to optimized balun structures. The mixer is packaged in a leadless, RoHS-compliant chip carrier (LCC) package, making it compatible with high-volume surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices Inc. |
| Part Number | HMC554ALC3BTR-R5 |
| Package Type | 12-CLCC (2.9x2.9) Exposed Pad |
| Frequency Range | 11 GHz ~ 20 GHz |
| Noise Figure | 8 dB |
| Conversion Loss | 6.5 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 |
| IF Input Power | 25 dBm |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -65°C to +150°C |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 Hours) |
Key Features
- Double-balanced mixer design for excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation.
- Fabricated in GaAs MESFET process for high performance.
- Leadless, RoHS-compliant chip carrier (LCC) package for high-volume surface-mount manufacturing.
- No external components or matching circuitry required.
- Ac-coupled RF and LO ports matched to 50 Ω.
- Dc-coupled IF port with optional external dc blocking using a series capacitor.
Applications
- Military electronic warfare (EW) and electronic countermeasures (ECM).
- Command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) systems.
- VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) systems.
- General-purpose upconversion and downconversion between 10 GHz and 20 GHz.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5 mixer?
The HMC554ALC3BTR-R5 operates in the frequency range of 11 GHz to 20 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5 come in?
The component is packaged in a 12-CLCC (2.9x2.9) Exposed Pad package.
- Is the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5 RoHS compliant?
- What is the noise figure of the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5?
- What is the conversion loss of the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5?
- What are the typical applications of the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5?
- Does the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5 require external components or matching circuitry?
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5?
- What is the maximum junction temperature for the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5?
- What is the moisture sensitivity level (MSL) of the HMC554ALC3BTR-R5?
