HMC350MS8
/
350MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC HIGH IP3 SINGLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.6 - 1.2 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC350MS8 / HMC350MS8E is ideal for:
• Cellular Basestations
Features
Conversion Loss: 8.0 dB
Input IP3: +27 dBm
Input IP2: +45 dBm
Input P1dB: +17 dBm
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• Cable Modems
• Fixed Wireless Access Systems
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC350MS8 & HMC350MS8E are miniature
single balanced mixers in 8 lead plastic surface mount
packages. The passive GaAs schottky diode mixer
implements planar on chip baluns and requires no
external components. The mixer can be used as an
upconverter, down converter, or modulator. The mixer
provides 7.5 dB conversion loss and +25 dBm IIP3 with
LO drive levels of +19 dBm at mid-band. The design
was optimized for low cost high volume applications
where high converter linearity is required.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C
LO = +19 dBm, IF = 100 MHz
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
IP2 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
19
5
14
23
33
14
Typ.
0.6 - 1.2
DC - 0.3
8
8
22
8
18
27
45
17
12
12
19
5
15
23
38
14
Max.
Min.
Typ.
0.8 - 1.0
DC - 0.3
7.5
7.5
22
8
20
27
45
17
10
10
Max.
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
Units
*Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter, IF= 100 MHz.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC350MS8
/
350MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC HIGH IP3 SINGLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.6 - 1.2 GHz
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +19 dBm
0
Isolation @ LO = +19 dBm
0
-10
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
0.5
RF/IF
LO/RF
LO/IF
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-10
-15
+25C
-40C
+85C
-20
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
+21 dBm
Return Loss @ LO = +19 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-15
-15
RF
LO
-20
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
-20
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +19 dBm
0
Upconverter Performance,
Conversion Gain @ LO = +19 dBm
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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BALANCED MIXER, 0.6 - 1.2 GHz
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive *
0
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive *
70
65
LO = + 17dBm
LO = + 19dBm
LO = + 21dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
IP2 (dBm)
+25C
-40C
+85C
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-5
60
55
50
45
40
35
-15
-20
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
30
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. Temperature *
@ LO Drive = +19 dBm
34
32
30
-40C
+25C
+85C
P1dB vs. Temperature
@ LO = +19 dBm
26
25
24
23
P1dB (dBm)
22
21
20
19
18
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
IP3 (dBm)
28
26
24
22
0.6
17
16
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
15
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
14
58
87
>94
1
-28
0
59
85
>94
2
-3
37
63
85
>94
3
6
38
51
77
>92
4
1
29
82
71
76
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur at RF Port
LO Frequency
(GHz)
0.6
0.75
0.9
1.05
1.2
1.35
1
28
24
22
23
26
28
2
15
16
18
20
22
26
3
63
60
48
48
52
57
4
43
46
46
52
59
63
RF = 1.0 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 0.9 GHz @ +19 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF output power level.
LO = +19 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at the RF port.
* Two-tone input power = 0 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC350MS8
/
350MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC HIGH IP3 SINGLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.6 - 1.2 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input
LO Drive
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
IF DC Current
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+27 dBm
+27 dBm
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
±18 mA
Class 1A
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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Part Number
HMC350MS8
HMC350MS8E
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H350
XXXX
H350
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC350MS8
/
350MS8E
v02.0705
GaAs MMIC HIGH IP3 SINGLE-
BALANCED MIXER, 0.6 - 1.2 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 101830
Item
J1, J2, J3
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
HMC350MS8 / HMC350MS8E Mixer
101828 Eval Board
[1]
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground
leads should be connected directly to the ground
plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of
via holes should be used to connect the top and
bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board
as shown is available from Hittite upon request.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com