Overview
The HMC6505LC5, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a compact gallium arsenide (GaAs) pseudomorphic high-electron-mobility transistor (pHEMT) monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) I/Q upconverter. This device is packaged in a RoHS compliant, leadless surface-mount technology (SMT) package, specifically a 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-terminal leadless chip carrier (LCC) package. It operates over a frequency range of 5.5 GHz to 8.6 GHz, making it suitable for various high-frequency applications.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Isolation - LO to RF | -1 | 4 | dB | ||
| Isolation - LO to IF | 9 | dB | |||
| 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
- Compact Design: The HMC6505LC5 is housed in a 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-terminal leadless chip carrier (LCC) package, making it ideal for space-constrained applications.
- I/Q Mixer Topology: Utilizes an in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) mixer driven by an active local oscillator (LO), reducing the need for filtering of unwanted sidebands.
- Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA): Includes a VGA to adjust the gain, enhancing the device's flexibility in various applications.
- External 90° Hybrid: Requires an external 90° hybrid to select the required sideband, allowing for precise control over the output.
- Surface-Mount Manufacturing: Eliminates the need for wire bonding, enabling the use of surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS standards, ensuring environmental compliance.
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 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 various sensor applications requiring high-frequency signal conversion.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC6505LC5?
The HMC6505LC5 operates over a frequency range of 5.5 GHz to 8.6 GHz for the radio frequency (RF) and 2.5 GHz to 11.6 GHz for the local oscillator (LO).
- What type of package does the HMC6505LC5 use?
The device is packaged in a 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-terminal leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.
- What is the typical conversion gain of the HMC6505LC5?
The typical conversion gain is 15 dB.
- What is the sideband rejection of the HMC6505LC5?
The sideband rejection is typically 22 dBc.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC6505LC5?
The device operates over a temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
- Does the HMC6505LC5 require an external 90° hybrid?
Yes, an external 90° hybrid is required to select the required sideband.
- What are the typical return losses for RF, LO, and IF?
The typical return losses are 20 dB for RF, 10 dB for LO, and 20 dB for IF.
- What is the noise figure of the HMC6505LC5?
The noise figure is typically 15 dB.
- What are the applications of the HMC6505LC5?
The device is used in point to point and point to multipoint radios, military radars, electronic warfare (EW), electronic intelligence (ELINT), satellite communications, and sensors).
- Is the HMC6505LC5 RoHS compliant?
Yes, the HMC6505LC5 is RoHS compliant).
