HMC171C8 is a miniature double-balanced mixer produced by Hittite company. Its working frequency range is 7-10GHz and LO to RF isolation is 32dB. It has the characteristics of small size, no DC bias required, and is suitable for microwave Pt to Pt radios and 5.8 GHz ISM band circuits.
The HMC171C8 is a miniature double-balanced mixer in a non-hermetic ceramic surface mount package. It is a passive diode/balun type mixer with high dynamic range, suitable for use as an upconverter, downconverter, or biphase modulator. The device features high LO/RF and LO/IF isolations and unit-to-unit consistency.
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 7.0 - 10.0 GHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range, IF | DC - 2 GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 9 - 10 dB |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 9 - 10 dB |
| LO to RF Isolation | 28 - 32 dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 21 - 26 dB |
| IP3 (Input) | 12 - 16 dBm |
| IP2 (Input) | 55 - 62 dBm |
| 1 dB Gain Compression (Input) | 7 - 10 dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +85 °C |
No, the HMC171C8 is a passive diode/balun type mixer that requires no DC bias.
The absolute maximum rating for LO Drive is +27 dBm.