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HMC815LC5

GaAs MMIC I/Q UPCONVERTER

21 - 27 GHz

v00.0909

General Description

Features

Typical Applications

The HMC815LC5 is a compact GaAs MMIC I/Q

upconverter in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT

package.

This

device

provides

a

small

signal

conversion gain of 12 dB with +20 dB of sideband

rejection. The HMC815LC5 utilizes a driver amplifier

preceded by an I/Q mixer where the LO is driven by

an active x2 multiplier. IF1 and IF2 mixer inputs are

provided and an external 90° hybrid is needed to

select the required sideband. The I/Q mixer topology

reduces the need for filtering of the unwanted

sideband. The HMC815LC5 is a much smaller

alternative to hybrid style single sideband upconverter

assemblies and it eliminates the need for wire

bonding by allowing the use of surface mount

manufacturing techniques.

Electrical Specifications,

T

Parameter

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Units

Frequency Range, RF

21 - 27

GHz

Frequency Range, LO

10.5 - 14.5

GHz

Frequency Range, IF

DC - 3.75

GHz

Conversion Gain

7

12

dB

Sideband Rejection

20

dB

1 dB Compression (Output)

17

20

dBm

2 LO to RF Isolation

10

dB

15

dB

IP3 (Output)

27

dBm

Supply Current Idd1

95

120

mA

Supply Current Idd2 + Idd3

270

300

mA

[1] Unless otherwise noted all measurements performed with high side LO, IF = 2500 MHz and external 90° IF hybrid.

[2] Data taken without external IF hybrid.

[3] Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd2 + Idd3 = 270 mA Typical.

Functional Diagram

The HMC815LC5 is ideal for:

• Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point Radio

• Military Radar, EW & ELINT

• Satellite Communications

• Sensors

High Conversion Gain: 12 dB

Sideband Rejection: 20 dB

2 LO to RF Isolation: 10 dB

Output IP3: +27 dBm

32 Lead 5x5mm SMT Package: 25mm2