Overview
The HMC6505ALC5TR from Analog Devices Inc. is a compact gallium arsenide (GaAs) pseudomorphic high-electron-mobility transistor (pHEMT) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) upconverter. This device is designed to operate within the frequency range of 5.5 GHz to 8.6 GHz, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications. The HMC6505ALC5TR features a variable gain amplifier (VGA) preceded by an in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) mixer, driven by an active local oscillator (LO). This configuration reduces the need for filtering unwanted sidebands and provides a small signal conversion gain of 15 dB with 22 dBc of sideband rejection. The device is packaged in a 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-terminal leadless chip carrier (LCC) package, which is RoHS compliant and supports surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range - Radio Frequency | RF | 5.5 | 8.6 | GHz | |
| Frequency Range - Local Oscillator | LO | 2.5 | 11.6 | GHz | |
| Frequency Range - Intermediate Frequency | IF | DC | 3 | GHz | |
| Control Voltage Range | VCTRL | -4 | 0 | V | |
| LO Drive Range | -2 | +4 | dBm | ||
| Conversion Gain | 12 | 15 | dB | ||
| Dynamic Range | 20 | 25 | dB | ||
| Sideband Rejection | 18 | 22 | dBc | ||
| Output Power for 1 dB Compression at Maximum Gain | OP1dB | 22 | dBm | ||
| Output Third-Order Intercept at Maximum Gain | OIP3 | 31 | 35 | dBm | |
| Noise Figure | NF | 15 | dB | ||
| Return Loss - RF | 20 | dB | |||
| Return Loss - LO | 10 | dB | |||
| Return Loss - IF | 20 | dB | |||
| Total Supply Current - LO Amplifier | IDD1 | 125 | mA | ||
| Total Supply Current - RF Amplifier | IDD2, IDD3 | 120 | mA | ||
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | 85 | °C |
Key Features
- Frequency Range: Operates from 5.5 GHz to 8.6 GHz for RF and 2.5 GHz to 11.6 GHz for LO.
- Package: 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-terminal leadless chip carrier (LCC) package with exposed pad.
- Conversion Gain: Provides a small signal conversion gain of 15 dB.
- Sideband Rejection: Offers 22 dBc of sideband rejection.
- I/Q Mixer Topology: Reduces the need for filtering unwanted sidebands.
- Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA): Preceded by the I/Q mixer and driven by an active LO.
- Surface Mount Capability: Allows for surface-mount manufacturing techniques, eliminating the need for wire bonding.
- RoHS Compliance: Compliant with RoHS regulations, ensuring environmental friendliness.
- Operating Temperature Range: Operates over a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Applications
- Point to Point and Point to Multipoint Radios: Suitable for high-frequency radio communication systems.
- Military Radars, Electronic Warfare (EW), and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT): Used in various military applications requiring high-frequency signal processing.
- Satellite Communications: Ideal for satellite communication systems due to its high-frequency operation range.
- Sensors: Can be used in sensor applications requiring precise signal conversion.
- Cellular Base Stations: Applicable in cellular base station equipment for signal upconversion.
- Radio Links and Fixed Wireless Access: Used in radio links and fixed wireless access systems.
- Broadband/CATV: Suitable for broadband and CATV applications.
- RF/IF Analog Multiplexer: Can be used in RF/IF analog multiplexing scenarios.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC6505ALC5TR?
The HMC6505ALC5TR operates within the frequency range of 5.5 GHz to 8.6 GHz for RF and 2.5 GHz to 11.6 GHz for LO.
- What type of package does the HMC6505ALC5TR come in?
The device is packaged in a 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-terminal leadless chip carrier (LCC) package with an exposed pad.
- What is the conversion gain of the HMC6505ALC5TR?
The HMC6505ALC5TR provides a small signal conversion gain of 15 dB.
- What is the sideband rejection of the HMC6505ALC5TR?
The device offers 22 dBc of sideband rejection.
- Is the HMC6505ALC5TR RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC6505ALC5TR is RoHS compliant.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC6505ALC5TR?
The device operates over a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
- What are some typical applications of the HMC6505ALC5TR?
The HMC6505ALC5TR is used in point to point and point to multipoint radios, military radars, electronic warfare (EW), electronic intelligence (ELINT), satellite communications, sensors, cellular base stations, radio links, fixed wireless access, broadband/CATV, and RF/IF analog multiplexing.
- Does the HMC6505ALC5TR require an external 90° hybrid?
Yes, an external 90° hybrid is needed to select the required sideband.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC6505ALC5TR?
The noise figure of the HMC6505ALC5TR is 15 dB).
- What is the maximum output power for 1 dB compression at maximum gain?
The maximum output power for 1 dB compression at maximum gain is 22 dBm).
- What is the output third-order intercept at maximum gain?
The output third-order intercept at maximum gain is between 31 dBm and 35 dBm).
