Overview
The HMC773LC3B is a general-purpose double-balanced mixer from Analog Devices Inc., designed for use in a wide range of RF and microwave applications. This GaAs MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit) mixer operates within the frequency range of 6 to 26 GHz and is available in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. It is optimized for excellent LO to RF and LO to IF suppression due to its optimized balun structures.
The mixer requires no external components or matching circuitry and operates with LO drive levels above +13 dBm. It is suitable for surface-mount manufacturing techniques, eliminating the need for wire bonding.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 6 - 16 | - | 16 - 26 | GHz |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC | - | 8 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 9 | 11 | 12 | dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 37 | 39 | - | dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 31 | 37 | - | dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 5 | 11 | - | dB |
| Input IP3 | 17 | 22 | - | dBm |
| Input IP2 | 45 | 50 | - | dBm |
| 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) | 10 | 11 | - | dBm |
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.
- No DC bias required.
- Wide IF bandwidth: DC to 8 GHz.
- High input IP3 and IP2.
Applications
- Point-to-Point Radios.
- Point-to-Multi-Point Radios and VSAT.
- Test Equipment and Sensors.
- Military End-Use.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the HMC773LC3B?
The HMC773LC3B operates within the frequency range of 6 to 26 GHz for both RF and LO, and DC to 8 GHz for IF.
- What is the typical conversion loss of the HMC773LC3B?
The typical conversion loss is around 11 dB.
- Does the HMC773LC3B require any external components or matching circuitry?
No, the HMC773LC3B does not require any external components or matching circuitry.
- What is the minimum LO drive level required for the HMC773LC3B?
The mixer operates with LO drive levels above +13 dBm.
- What is the package type of the HMC773LC3B?
The HMC773LC3B is available in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package.
- What are the typical applications of the HMC773LC3B?
Typical applications include Point-to-Point Radios, Point-to-Multi-Point Radios and VSAT, Test Equipment and Sensors, and Military End-Use.
- What is the input IP3 of the HMC773LC3B?
The input IP3 is typically around 22 dBm.
- What is the isolation between LO to RF and LO to IF?
The LO to RF isolation is typically around 39 dB, and the LO to IF isolation is typically around 37 dB.
- What is the maximum IF source and sink current?
The maximum IF source and sink current is 2 mA.
- What is the storage temperature range for the HMC773LC3B?
The storage temperature range is from −65°C to +150°C.
