HMC387MS8
/
387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Designer’s Kit
Available
Typical Applications
High Dynamic Range Infrastructure:
• GSM 450 & GSM 480
Features
+32 dBm Input IP3
Conversion Loss: 9.5 dB
Low External Part Count
Ultra Small MSOP8 Package: 14.8 mm
2
Included in the HMC-DK003 Designer’s Kit
7
MIXERS - SMT
• CDMA 450
• Private Land Mobile Radio
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC387MS8 & HMC387MS8E are high dynamic
range passive MMIC mixers in plastic surface mount
8 lead Mini Small Outline Packages (MSOP) covering
450 to 500 MHz. Excellent input IP3 performance
of +32 dBm for down conversion and +29 dBm for
up conversion is provided for both GSM/CDMA
based cellular and Private Land Mobile Radio
applications at an LO drive of +17dBm. The mixer
also has excellent performance with as little as
+13 dBm LO drive yielding a +30 dBm input IP3.
With a 1 dB compression of +22 dBm, the RF port
will accept a wide range of input signal levels.
Conversion loss is 9.5 dB typical. The DC to 150
MHz IF frequency response will satisfy many cel-
lular transmit or receive frequency plans. The
HMC387MS8 & HMC387MS8E input IP3 performance
coupled with its high P1dB rivals traditional active
FET mixers while offering a much smaller 14.8mm
2
standard IC footprint and no DC bias.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25°C, LO = +17 dBm, IF = 70 MHz
[1]
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
[2]
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
17
20
29
19
Min.
Typ.
450 - 500
300 - 500
DC - 150
9.5
9.5
20
23
32
22
+13 to +19
11
11
Max.
Units
MHz
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
[1] Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter with low side LO & IF = 70 MHz
[2] LO Frequency optimized. See application circuit herein.
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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
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HMC387MS8
/
387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Isolation @ LO = +17 dBm
0
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +17 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
7
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
-10
-30
-15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-40
-20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
-50
0.4
0.45
0.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.55
0.6
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss @ LO = +17 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-5
-10
-15
LO= +13dBm
LO=+ 15dBm
LO= +17dBm
LO= +19dBm
-15
LO
RF
-20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
-20
0.3
0.35
0.4
0.45
0.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.55
0.6
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +17 dBm
0
Upconverter Conversion Gain vs.
LO Drive
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
LO = +13 dBm
LO = +15 dBm
LO = +17 dBm
LO = +19 dBm
-20
50
100
150
200
250
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
300
350
-20
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
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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MIXERS - SMT
HMC387MS8
/
387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 70 MHz
40
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
IF = 70 MHz, LO = +17 dBm
40
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
7
MIXERS - SMT
35
35
30
25
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
25
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
LO= +17 dBm
LO= +19 dBm
20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 97 MHz
40
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 117 MHz
40
35
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
35
30
30
25
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
LO= +17 dBm
LO= +19 dBm
25
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
LO= +17dBm
LO= +19dBm
20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 137 MHz
40
Upconverter Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
IF = 70 MHz
40
35
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
35
30
30
25
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
LO= +17dBm
LO= +19dBm
25
LO= +13 dBm
LO= +15 dBm
LO= +17 dBm
LO= +19 dBm
20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
20
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
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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
HMC387MS8
/
387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
@ LO = +17 dBm
70
65
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
55
50
45
40
35
30
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
70
65
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
55
50
LO= +13dBm
LO= +15dBm
LO= +17dBm
LO= +19dBm
7
MIXERS - SMT
45
40
35
30
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
Input P1dB vs. Temperature
IF = 70 MHz
30
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
25
20
15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
0.4
0.45
0.5
0.55
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0.6
MxN Spurious Outputs
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
1.5
54
83
85
1
-5
0
65
77
85
2
13
27
47
85
85
3
13
25
53
74
85
4
6
42
61
70
85
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq (GHz)
0.35
0.37
0.39
0.41
0.43
0.45
1
27
26
25
24
23
22
2
37
35
34
33
32
31
3
38
43
44
41
38
37
4
39
39
41
43
44
45
RF Freq = 0.45 GHz @ 0 dBm
LO Freq = 0.38 GHz @ +17 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF output power.
LO = +17 dBm
All values are in dBc below input LO level @ RF port.
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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HMC387MS8
/
387MS8E
v02.0705
HIGH IP3 GaAs MMIC
MIXER, 450 - 500 MHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF/IF Input
LO Drive
+25 dBm
+27 dBm
150 °C
175 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
±40 mA
Class 1A
7
MIXERS - SMT
Channel Temperature (Tc)
Thermal Resistance
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
IF DC Current
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
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.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC387MS8
HMC387MS8E
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]
H387
XXXX
H387
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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