Overview
The HMC554LC3BTR-R5 is a general-purpose double-balanced mixer designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This mixer is fabricated using a GaAs MESFET process and is packaged in a 12-lead ceramic 3x3mm SMT package. It is RoHS compliant and suitable for high-volume surface mount manufacturing. The HMC554LC3BTR-R5 can be used as either an upconverter or downconverter, operating within the frequency range of 11 to 20 GHz.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 11 | 11 - 20 | 20 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | DC - 6 | 6 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 7 | 8 | 11 | dB |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 7 | 8 | 11 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 40 | 46 | 46 | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 30 | 40 | 40 | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 15 | 25 | 25 | dB |
| IP3 (Input) | 18 | 18 | - | dBm |
| IP2 (Input) | 45 | 48 | - | dBm |
| 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) | 11 | 11 | - | dBm |
| LO Drive | - | +13 | +25 | dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 | - | 150 | °C |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | - | 3 | - | (168 Hours) |
Key Features
- Passive double-balanced topology providing excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures.
- Low conversion loss of 7 dB.
- 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 HMC554LC3BTR-R5 mixer?
The frequency range for the RF and LO is 11 to 20 GHz, and the IF frequency range is from DC to 6 GHz.
- What is the conversion loss of the HMC554LC3BTR-R5?
The typical conversion loss is 8 dB, with a range of 7 to 11 dB.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC554LC3BTR-R5?
The noise figure (SSB) is typically 8 dB, with a range of 7 to 11 dB.
- What is the LO to RF isolation of the HMC554LC3BTR-R5?
The LO to RF isolation is typically 46 dB, with a range of 40 to 46 dB.
- Is the HMC554LC3BTR-R5 RoHS compliant?
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC554LC3BTR-R5?
The operating temperature range is from -40°C to 85°C.
- What is the moisture sensitivity level (MSL) of the HMC554LC3BTR-R5?
The MSL is 3 (168 hours).
- Does the HMC554LC3BTR-R5 require external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC554LC3BTR-R5 does not require external components or matching circuitry.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC554LC3BTR-R5?
The HMC554LC3BTR-R5 is typically used in point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios & VSAT, test equipment & sensors, and military end-use applications.
- What is the package type of the HMC554LC3BTR-R5?
The HMC554LC3BTR-R5 is packaged in a 12-lead ceramic 3x3mm SMT package.
