Hittite Microwave Corporation HMC266 GaAs MMIC Sub-Harmonically Pumped Mixer Datasheet

The HMC266 is a broadband GaAs MMIC sub-harmonically pumped (x2) balanced passive mixer which can be used as an upconverter or downconverter in a small overall chip area of 1.9 mm2. It is ideal for 23, 26, & 38 GHz Point to Point Radios, LMDS, SATCOM applications.


Hittite Microwave Corporation HMC266 GaAs MMIC Sub-Harmonically Pumped Mixer Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Hittite
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
157 KB
Published
09 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The HMC266 is an ideal component for point-to-point radios, LMDS, and SATCOM applications. It functions as both an upconverter and downconverter within a small chip area of 1.9 mm². The device features excellent isolation between the second local oscillator (2LO) port and the pass-through filter (PF), which eliminates the need for additional filtering.

What's inside

  • Typical Applications
  • Functional Diagram
  • Electrical Specifications
  • Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
  • Isolation Characteristics
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • MMIC Assembly Techniques
  • Handling Precautions

Specifications

Frequency Range, RF20-40 GHz
Frequency Range, LO10 - 20 GHz
Frequency Range, IF1-3 GHz
Conversion Loss (Typical)16 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) (Typical)16 dB
Input IP3 (Typical)+13 dBm

Frequently asked questions

Does the HMC266 require additional filtering?

No, because the isolation between the second local oscillator and the pass-through filter is excellent.

What are the absolute maximum ratings for RF/IF input?

The absolute maximum rating for RF / IF Input is +13 dBm.

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