HMC170C8 is a double-balanced mixer produced by Hittite company. The working frequency range is 2.5-4GHz, the conversion loss is 9dB, the LO to RF isolation is 45dB, the working temperature is +25°C, and the LO drive is +13dBm. HMC170C8 is suitable for microwave point to point, radar, VSAT and other scenarios.
The HMC170C8 is a miniature double-balanced mixer in a non-hermetic ceramic surface mount package designed for frequencies between 2.5 and 4 GHz. It operates as a passive diode/balun type mixer with high dynamic range and does not require DC bias. The device is suitable for applications such as microwave point-to-point links, RADAR, and VSAT systems.
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 2.5 - 4.0 GHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range, IF | DC - 2 GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 9.0 dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 45 dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 36 dB |
| IP3 (Input) | 18 dBm |
| IP2 (Input) | 40 dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +85 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 to +150 °C |
The RF and LO frequency range is 2.5 to 4.0 GHz, while the IF range is DC to 2 GHz.
No, the device does not require DC bias.
It is ideal for Microwave Point to Point, RADAR, and VSAT applications.