Overview
The HMC773ALC3B is a general-purpose, double-balanced mixer designed and manufactured by Analog Devices Inc. This mixer is versatile and can be used as either an upconverter or a downconverter, operating within a frequency range of 6 GHz to 26 GHz. It is housed in a leadless, RoHS-compliant SMT package, making it suitable for surface-mount manufacturing techniques without the need for wire bonding.
The mixer features optimized balun structures, which provide excellent LO to RF and LO to IF suppression. It operates with LO drive levels above +13 dBm and does not require any external components or matching circuitry, simplifying the design and implementation process.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO (6-16 GHz) | RF & LO | 6 | - | 16 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, RF & LO (16-26 GHz) | RF & LO | 16 | - | 26 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | IF | DC | - | 8 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss (6-16 GHz) | - | 9 | 12 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss (16-26 GHz) | - | 9 | 14 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure (6-16 GHz) | - | - | 10 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure (16-26 GHz) | - | - | 12 | - | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | - | 33 | 37 | - | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | - | 30 | 37 | - | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | - | 11 | 15 | - | dB |
| Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3) | IP3 | 11 | 17 | - | dBm |
| Input Second-Order Intercept (IP2) | IP2 | 45 | 50 | - | dBm |
| 1 dB Compression Point (P1dB) | P1dB | - | 10 | - | dBm |
| Return Loss, RF Port | - | - | 12 | - | dB |
| Return Loss, LO Port | - | - | 12 | - | dB |
Key Features
- No external components or matching circuitry required.
- Optimized balun structures for excellent LO to RF and LO to IF suppression.
- Operates with LO drive levels above +13 dBm.
- Leadless, RoHS-compliant SMT package, eliminating the need for wire bonding.
- Wide IF bandwidth from DC to 8 GHz.
- High input IP3 and IP2 values for improved linearity.
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 HMC773ALC3B mixer?
The HMC773ALC3B mixer operates within a frequency range of 6 GHz to 26 GHz for both RF and LO signals, and the IF frequency range is from DC to 8 GHz.
- What type of package does the HMC773ALC3B come in?
The HMC773ALC3B is housed in a leadless, RoHS-compliant SMT package.
- Does the HMC773ALC3B require any external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC773ALC3B does not require any external components or matching circuitry.
- What is the typical LO drive level for the HMC773ALC3B?
The HMC773ALC3B operates with LO drive levels above +13 dBm.
- What are the key isolation specifications for the HMC773ALC3B?
The HMC773ALC3B provides LO to RF isolation of 33-37 dB, LO to IF isolation of 30-37 dB, and RF to IF isolation of 11-15 dB.
- What are the typical values for input IP3 and IP2?
The typical values for input IP3 are 17 dBm, and for input IP2 are 50 dBm.
- What is the 1 dB compression point for the HMC773ALC3B?
The 1 dB compression point (P1dB) is typically 10 dBm.
- What are the typical return loss values for the RF and LO ports?
The typical return loss values are 12 dB for both the RF and LO ports.
- In what applications is the HMC773ALC3B commonly used?
The HMC773ALC3B is commonly used in point-to-point radios, point-to-multi-point radios & VSAT, test equipment & sensors, and military end-use applications.
- Does the HMC773ALC3B support operation to DC frequencies?
Yes, the HMC773ALC3B supports operation to DC frequencies, but the IF port must not source or sink more than 2 mA of current to avoid non-function and possible part failure.
