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HMC915LP4E
GaAs MMIC MIXER w/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
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Functional Diagram General Description
The HMC915LP4E is a high linearity, double-balanced
converter that operates from 0.5 to 2.7 GHz and
delivers a +28 dBm input IP3. The LO amplier output
and high dynamic range mixer input are positioned
so that an external LO lter can be placed in series
between them if necessary. The converter provides
28 dB of LO to RF isolation and is ideal for upconver-
ter and downconverter applications. The IC operates
from a single +5V supply consuming 88 mA and ac-
cepts LO drive levels of -2 to +4 dBm. The design
requires no external baluns and supports IF frequ-
encies between DC and 1 GHz. The HMC915LP4E is
pin for pin compatible with the HMC552LP4E and the
HMC215LP4E mixers with integrated LO ampliers.
Features
Input IP3: +28 dBm
Low Input LO Drive: -2 to +4 dBm
High LO to RF Isolation: 28 dB
Low Conversion Loss: 8 dB
Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 88 mA
24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm
Electrical Specications, TA = +25°C, LO = +2 dBm, Vcc = +5V, IF = 100 MHz*
Typical Applications
The HMC915LP4E is ideal for:
• PCS / 3G Infrastructure
• Base Stations & Repeaters
• WiMAX & WiBro
• ISM & Fixed Wireless
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF, LO 0.5 - 2.0 2.0 - 2.7 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 1.0 DC - 1.0 GHz
Conversion Loss 8 11 10 13 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 8.5 10.5 dB
LO to RF Isolation 22 30 25 28 dB
LO to IF Isolation 10 16 12 18 dB
IP3 (Input) 28 28 dBm
1 dB Compression (Input) 18 20 dBm
LO Drive Input Level (Typical) -2 to 4 +2 to 6 dBm
Supply Current (Icc) 78 88 110 78 88 110 mA
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, with low side LO and congured as shown in application circuit.
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature, IF = 100 MHz
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature, IF = 1 GHz
Isolation
Return Loss
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
Upconverter Performance
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
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-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
RF to IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
RF
LO
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
+25C
+85C
-40C
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF = 100 MHz Input IP3 vs. Temperature, IF = 1 GHz
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz Input IP2 vs. Temperature
IF Bandwidth
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-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8
Conversion Gain, 0.8 GHz =LO < RF
Conversion Gain, 2.25 GHz = LO > RF
Return Loss
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
1.5 1.8 2 2.2 2.5 2.7 3
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
1.5 1.8 2 2.2 2.5 2.7 3
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF 0 1 2 3
0 xx -3.17 -23.34 -30.34
1 -4.67 0.00 -23.67 -52.17
2 -76.00 -71.34 -79.84 -71.84
3 xx xx xx -74.67
4 xx xx xx xx
RF Freq. = 1.9 GHz @ -5 dBm
LO Freq. = 1.8 GHz @ 0 dBm
All values in dBc below the IF output power level.
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive Input P1dB vs. Temperature
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz) 1 2 3 4
1.0 32 40 27 40
1.4 28 19 25 30
1.8 29 16 30 42
2.2 33 18 27 44
2.6 35 23 34 41
3.0 34 20 41 44
LO = 4 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
Typical Supply Current
Vcc Icc (mA)
4.5 67 mA
5.0 88 mA
5.5 117 mA
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Voltage (Vdd) 5.5 Vdc
RF Power Input +23 dBm
LO Power Input (Vcc = 5 Vdc) +10 dBm up to 1 GHz
+8 dBm from 1 - 4 GHz
Channel Temperature 150°C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 8.4 mW/°C above 85°C) 0.546 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 119 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150°C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85°C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3
LO= -4 dBm
LO= -2 dBm
LO= 0 dBm
LO= +2 dBm
LO= +4 dBm
LO= +6 dBm
IP2 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]
HMC915LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H915
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
HMC915LP4E
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LO AMPLIFIER, 0.5 - 2.7 GHz
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 MIX LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2, 6 - 9,
11 - 17, 19 - 24 N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown
herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC
ground externally.
3 BIAS
Power supply and output for the LO amplier. Three
external bypass capacitors are recommended for optimum
performance, as illustrated in the application circuit.
4 GND Backside of package has exposed metal ground
paddle that must also be connected to ground.
5 LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
10 IF
This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring operation
to DC, this port should be DC blocked externally using a series
capacitor whose value has been chosen to pass the necessary
IF frequency range. For operation to DC, this pin must not
source/sink more than 18 mA of current or die non-function and
possible die failure will result.
18 RF This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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Application Circuit
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Recommended Components Values
C3 1000 pF
C4 2.2 µF
C1, C2, C5 100 pF
L1 24 nH
R1 1.8 Ohm
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used should use RF circuit des-
ign techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm
impedance while the package ground leads and
exposed paddle should be connected directly to
the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient
number of via holes should be used to connect
the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation
circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon
request.
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J4, J5 DC Pin
C1, C2, C5 100 pF Chip Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 1000 pF Chip Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C4 2.2 F Capacitor, Tantalum
L1 24 nH Chip Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
R1 1.8 Ohm Resistor, 1206 ¼ Watt Pkg.
U1 HMC915LP4E
PCB [2] 113417 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 127416 [1]
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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