Overview
The HMC6505LC5TR, 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 designed for high-performance applications and is packaged in a RoHS compliant, 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 microwave and RF applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range (RF) | RF | 5.5 | 8.6 | GHz | |
| Frequency Range (LO) | LO | 2.5 | 11.6 | GHz | |
| Frequency Range (IF) | 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 | |
| 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 |
Key Features
- Compact GaAs MMIC I/Q upconverter in a RoHS compliant, 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-terminal leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.
- Operates from 5.5 GHz to 8.6 GHz with a local oscillator range of 2.5 GHz to 11.6 GHz.
- Provides a small signal conversion gain of 15 dB and sideband rejection of 22 dBc.
- Includes a variable gain amplifier (VGA) preceded by an in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) mixer driven by an active local oscillator (LO).
- Reduces the need for filtering of unwanted sidebands due to I/Q mixer topology.
- Operates over a temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
- Surface-mount manufacturing techniques eliminate the need for wire bonding.
Applications
- Point to point and point to multipoint radios.
- Military radars, electronic warfare (EW), and electronic intelligence (ELINT).
- Satellite communications.
- Sensors.
Q & A
- What is the HMC6505LC5TR? The HMC6505LC5TR is a GaAs MMIC I/Q upconverter produced by Analog Devices Inc.
- What is the frequency range of the HMC6505LC5TR? The device operates from 5.5 GHz to 8.6 GHz.
- What is the typical conversion gain of the HMC6505LC5TR? The typical conversion gain is 15 dB.
- What is the sideband rejection of the HMC6505LC5TR? The sideband rejection is typically 22 dBc.
- What is the operating temperature range of the HMC6505LC5TR? The device operates over a temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
- What type of package does the HMC6505LC5TR come in? It comes in a 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-terminal leadless chip carrier (LCC) package.
- What are some of the key applications of the HMC6505LC5TR? Key applications include point to point and point to multipoint radios, military radars, electronic warfare, satellite communications, and sensors.
- Does the HMC6505LC5TR require wire bonding? No, it does not require wire bonding due to its surface-mount manufacturing techniques.
- What is the typical noise figure of the HMC6505LC5TR? The typical noise figure 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.
