The HMC128 is a miniature double-balanced mixer chip from Hittite Microwave Corporation with high dynamic range, small size and no DC bias required. It is ideal for microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, military EW, ECM, C3I and space telecom
The HMC128 is a miniature double-balanced GaAs MMIC mixer designed for use as an upconverter or downconverter in microwave and VSAT radios, test equipment, and military EW/ECM applications. It features a passive diode/balun type architecture with high dynamic range and exceptional balance, requiring no DC bias for operation.
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 1.8 - 5.0 GHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range, IF | DC - 3.0 GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 7 dB (Typ. 10 dB) |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 7 dB (Typ. 10 dB) |
| LO to RF Isolation | 35 dB (Min.) |
| LO to IF Isolation | 27 dB (Min.) |
| Input IP3 | 15 dBm (Min.) |
| Input IP2 | 45 dBm (Min.) |
| 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) | 5 dBm (Min.) |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +85 °C |
No, the device is a passive diode/balun type mixer with no DC bias required.
Handle the chip along the edges with a vacuum collet or tweezers; do not touch the surface as it has fragile air bridges.