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MICROWAVE CORPORATION
v00.0401
HMC265LM3
SUB-HARMONIC SMT
MIXER 20 - 31 GHz
5
Typical Applications
20 and 31 GHz Microwave Radios
Downconverter for Point to Point Radios
LMDS and SATCOM
Functional Diagram
Features
Integrated LO Amplifi er: -4 dBm Input
Sub-Harmonically Pumped (x2) LO
High 2LO/RF Isolation: > 28 dB
LM3 SMT Package
General Description
The HMC265LM3 is a 20 - 31 GHz surface mount
sub-harmonically pumped (x2) MMIC mixer downconverter with integrated LO and IF amplifi ers in
a SMT leadless chip carrier package. The 2LO to
RF and IF isolations are an excellent 35 to 48 dB,
eliminating the need for additional fi ltering. The
LO amplifi er is a single bias (+3V to +4V) two
stage design with only -4 dBm drive requirement.
All data is with the non-hermetic, epoxy sealed
LM3 packaged device mounted in a 50 ohm test
fi xture. Utilizing the HMC265LM3 eliminates the
need for wirebonding, thereby providing a consistent connection interface for the customer.
MIXERS - SMT
Guaranteed Performance, As a Function of LO Drive & Vdd, 25 Deg °C
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*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 2 GHz.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Visit us at www.hittite.com, or Email at sales@hittite.com
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MICROWAVE CORPORATION
v00.0401
HMC265LM3
SUB-HARMONIC SMT
MIXER 20 - 31 GHz
Conversion Gain vs.
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONICALLY PUMPED MIXER 17 - 25 GHz
Temperature @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd= +4V
10
5
0
-5
-10
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-15
-20
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
-40C
+85C
Conversion Gain
vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +4V
10
5
0
-5
-10
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-15
-20
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
-8 dBm
-6 dBm
-2 dBm
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-4 dBm
0 dBm
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd= +3V
10
5
0
-5
-10
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-15
-20
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
-40C
+85C
Conversion Gain
vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +3V
10
5
0
-5
-10
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-15
-20
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
-8 dBm
-6 dBm
-2 dBm
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
-4 dBm
0 dBm
MIXERS - SMT
Isolation @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V Isolation @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +3V
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
ISOLATION (dB)
-50
-60
-70
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
LO/RF
RF/IF
2LO/RF
2LO/IF
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Visit us at www.hittite.com, or Email at sales@hittite.com
LO/IF
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
ISOLATION (dB)
-50
-60
-70
2LO/RF
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
LO/RF
RF/IF
2LO/IF
LO/IF
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MICROWAVE CORPORATION
v00.0401
HMC265LM3
SUB-HARMONIC SMT
MIXER 20 - 31 GHz
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive @ Vdd = +4V *
20
16
12
8
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
4
0
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
5
RF & LO Return Loss
@ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-16
MIXERS - SMT
-18
-20
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
-6 dBm
-4 dBm
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-2 dBm
Input P1dB @ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V
5
4
3
2
1
0
-1
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
-2
-3
-4
-5
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Return Loss
@ LO = -4 dBm, Vdd = +4V
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RF
LO
-16
-18
-20
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IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
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IF Bandwidth @ LO = -4 dBm
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
IF CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-20
0123456
* Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Visit us at www.hittite.com, or Email at sales@hittite.com
Vdd = +3V
Vdd = +4V
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)