HMC488MS8G
/
488MS8GE
v03.0608
GaAs MMIC MIXER W/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
Features
Low Conversion Loss: 7 dB
Double-Balanced Topology
Integrated LO Amplifier: 0 to +6 dBm Drive
Input IP3: +15 dBm
Single Supply: +5V @ 46 mA
MSOP8-G Package: 14.8 mm
2
Typical Applications
The HMC488MS8G / HMC488MS8GE is ideal for:
• Basestations & Repeaters
• Access Points & Subscribers
• UNII, ISM, WLAN & WiMAX
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• Point to Point/Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT Radio
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC488MS8G(E) is an ultra miniature double-
balanced mixer with integrated LO amplifier in an 8
lead plastic SMT MSOP8-G covering 4 - 7 GHz. This
passive MMIC mixer integrates a GaAs Schottky
diode quad, transformer baluns and a LO buffer
on a single chip yielding a low conversion loss of
7 dB coupled with an input IP3 of +15 dBm. The LO
buffer amplifier can be driven from 0 to +6 dBm and
requires a single supply of +5V @ 46 mA. The device
can be used as an upconverter, downconverter or
bi-phase (de)modulator for a variety of point-to-point/
multipoint, VSAT, telemetry or broadband WLAN
applications.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, Vdd= 5V
LO = +2 dBm
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
Supply Current (Idd)
5
25
16
Typ.
4-7
DC - 2.5
7
7
30
20
15
8
46
60
6
27
20
9.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
5-6
DC - 2.5
8
8
32
25
15
9
46
60
10.5
Max.
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
LO = 0 dBm
Units
9 - 300
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
HMC488MS8G / 488MS8GE
v03.0608
GaAs MMIC MIXER W/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature @ LO = +2 dBm
0
Isolation @ LO = +2 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-10
-20
-10
-30
-15
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
-40
-20
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
-50
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
Return Loss @ LO = +2 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
RF
LO
-10
-10
-15
-15
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
-20
-20
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
-25
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
Upconverter Performance
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
IF Bandwidth @ LO = +2 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN
RETURN LOSS
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
-5
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
-10
-10
-15
-15
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
+6 dBm
-20
-20
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
-25
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
IF FREQUENCY (GHz)
3.5
4
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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GaAs MMIC MIXER W/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
Input IP3 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +2 dBm
25
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
25
20
20
IP3 (dBm)
15
IP3 (dBm)
15
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10
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
10
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
5
5
0
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
0
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
Input IP2 vs.
Temperature @ LO = +2 dBm
70
65
60
55
IP2 (dBm)
50
45
40
35
30
25
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
65
60
55
IP2 (dBm)
50
45
40
35
30
25
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+4 dBm
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO = +2 dBm
15
12.5
10
7.5
5
2.5
0
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Input P1dB vs. LO Drive
15
12.5
10
7.5
5
2.5
0
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.5
7
0 dBm
+2 dBm
+3 dBm
P1dB (dBm)
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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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P1dB (dBm)
HMC488MS8G / 488MS8GE
v03.0608
GaAs MMIC MIXER W/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
12
62
77
83
1
9
0
60
83
83
2
20
29
63
74
84
3
24
52
60
63
85
4
40
41
77
75
82
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz)
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
1
32
32
31
31
31
31
2
18
19
23
26
26
27
3
42
62
52
43
40
43
4
52
56
59
64
57
51
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RF Freq. = 5.3 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq. = 5.2 GHz @ +3 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
LO = +3 dBm
All values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd
+4.75
+5.0
+5.25
Idd (mA)
45
46
47
Mixer will operate over full voltage range shown above.
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
HMC488MS8G / 488MS8GE
v03.0608
GaAs MMIC MIXER W/ INTEGRATED
LO AMPLIFIER, 4 - 7 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input (Vdd= +5V)
LO Drive (Vdd= +5V)
Vdd
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 13.2 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+7 Vdc
150°C
0.85 W
75.5 °C/W
-65 to +150°C
-40 to +85°C
Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
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 AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC488MS8G
HMC488MS8GE
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]
H488
XXXX
H488
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