The HMC316MS8 is a miniature double balanced mixer from Hittite Corporation. Its main features are low conversion loss, high LO/RF isolation, high input IP3 and small package size, making it ideal for cellular basestations, cable modems and fixed wireless access systems.
The HMC316MS8 is a passive GaAs Schottky diode mixer designed as an ultra-small surface mount component requiring no external parts. It functions effectively as an upconverter, downconverter, or modulator for high-volume applications demanding high converter linearity.
Key performance metrics include a typical conversion loss of 7.5 dB and an input IP3 of +25 dBm at mid-band frequencies with appropriate LO drive levels. The device operates within a frequency range of 1.6 to 3.5 GHz for RF and LO signals, supporting DC to 1.0 GHz IF signals.
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 1.6-3.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range, IF | DC - 1.0 GHz |
| Conversion Loss (Typical) | 7.5 dB |
| Input IP3 (Typical) | +25 dBm |
| LO/PF Isolation (Min) | >35 dB |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
The HMC316MS8 is ideal for cellular basestations, cable modems, and fixed wireless access systems.
No, the device requires no external components as it implements planar on chip balun transformers.
The HMC316MS8 comes in an 8 lead plastic surface mount package.