The HMC329 is a 25-40GHz GaAs MMIC double balanced mixer with the features of no DC bias required, input IP3 up to +19dBm, LO/RF isolation up to 42dB, and small size (0.47 mm2).
The HMC329 is a miniature passive double-balanced mixer manufactured by Hittite Microwave Corporation. It operates as an upconverter or downconverter in the 25-40 GHz frequency range and requires no DC bias or external components. The device is designed for applications such as microwave point-to-point radios and SATCOM, offering excellent isolation and a small chip area of 0.84mm x 0.55mm.
| Frequency Range, RF & LO | 25-40 GHz |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range, IF | DC - 8 GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 9.5 - 11.5 dB |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 9.5 - 11.5 dB |
| LO to IF Isolation | 25 - 35 dB |
| RF to IF Isolation | 21 - 28 dB |
| Input IP3 | 16 - 19 dBm |
| Input IP2 | 45 - 55 dBm |
| 1 dB Compression (Input) | 8 - 1 dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +85 °C |
No, the chip requires no external components and no DC bias.
The chip has a small area of 0.84mm x 0.55mm.