The HMC330 is a broadband double balanced sub-harmonically pumped passive mixer that may be used as an upconverter or downconverter. The mixer requires no external matching or bias. This design was optimized to provide better 1dB compression performance as compared to the HMC266 under the same LO drive levels. The HMC330 provides greater than 38 dB LO to RF and 2LO to RF isolation performance.
The HMC330 is a broadband double balanced sub-harmonically pumped passive mixer that may be used as an upconverter or downconverter. The document lists RF coverage of 25 to 40 GHz, LO coverage of 12.5 to 20 GHz and IF coverage of 2 to 4 GHz, and states the mixer requires no external matching or bias.
The datasheet provides electrical specifications at TA = +25° C, typical performance plots, absolute maximum ratings and an outline drawing. It also includes MIC assembly techniques and handling precautions for the GaAs MMIC, including mounting, epoxy or eutectic die attach, and wire bonding recommendations.
| RF Frequency Range | 25 - 40 GHz |
|---|---|
| LO Frequency Range | 12.5 - 20 GHz |
| IF Frequency Range | 2 - 4 GHz |
| Conversion Loss | 13 dB typ., 17 dB max. |
| Noise Figure (SSB) | 13 dB typ., 17 dB max. |
| 2LO to RF Isolation | 40 dB min., 48 dB typ. |
| LO to RF Isolation | 30 dB min., 38 dB typ. |
| 2LO to IF Isolation | 50 dB min., 60 dB typ. |
| IP3 (Input) | +13 dBm min., +17 dBm typ. |
| 1 dB Compression (Input) | +4 dBm min., +8 dBm typ. |
| Absolute Maximum LO Drive | +27 dBm |
| Operating Temperature | -55 to +85 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -65 to +150 °C |
The HMC330 RF frequency range is 25 to 40 GHz.
No, the mixer requires no external matching or bias.
The typical input IP3 is +17 dBm.
The absolute maximum LO drive is +27 dBm.