HMC334LP4
/
334LP4E
v03.0410
SiGe WIDEBAND
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.6 - 2.7 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
Conversion Loss: 0 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 48 dB
Single-Ended LO Drive: -6 to +6 dBm
Input IP3: +26 dBm
SSB Noise Figure: 11 dB
On-Chip RF Balun
24 Lead 4x4mm QFN Package: 16 mm2
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The HM334LP4(E) is ideal for:
• Basestations & Repeaters
• GSM, GPRS & Edge
• CDMA, W-CDMA & TD-SCDMA
• WiMAX & LTE
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC334LP4(E) is a low noise, wideband
downconverter RFIC which is ideal for Cellular/3G
and WiMAX/4G applications from 0.6 to 2.7 GHz.
The LO input accepts drive levels from -6 to +6 dBm
while the RFIC provides 48 dB of LO to RF isolation,
and 0 dB conversion loss. The HMC334LP4(E) will
support an IF output bandwidth of up to 600 MHz
and consumes only 173 mA from a +5V supply.
This wideband active mixer also provides excellent
performance in the presence of high level “Blocker”
signals, making it ideal for receiver applications in
demanding environments.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25 °C, LO = 0 dBm*, V
SLO
= V
SIF
= +5V, IF = 240 MHz
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Gain (IF XFMR Included)
SSB Noise Figure
LO to RF Isolation
IF Output Impedance (Diff)
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO Drive Input Level
Supply Current
8.5
30
-5
Min.
Typ.
0.6 - 2.7
0.35 - 3.0
1 - 600
-1
11
48
200
+26
12
-6 to +6
173
225
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
Ohms
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
*Unless otherwise noted all measurements with R1 = 13 Ohms and single-ended 50 Ohm IF output with Port J2 or J3 shorted to ground.
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC334LP4
/
334LP4E
v03.0410
SiGe WIDEBAND
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.6 - 2.7 GHz
Conversion Gain vs.
LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz
[1]
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.6
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 100 MHz
[1]
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs.
LO Drive, IF = 240 MHz
[1]
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.6
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 240 MHz
[1]
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.6
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature
@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 100 MHz
[1]
25
20
15
P1dB (dBm)
10
5
0
-5
-10
0.6
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB vs. Temperature
@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 240 MHz
[1]
25
20
15
P1dB (dBm)
10
5
0
-5
-10
0.6
+25C
+85C
-40C
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] LO < RF
* Unless otherwise noted all measurements with R1= 13 Ohms
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC334LP4
/
334LP4E
v03.0410
SiGe WIDEBAND
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.6 - 2.7 GHz
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 100 MHz
[1]
40
35
30
IP3 (dBm)
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz
[1]
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IP3 (dBm)
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.6
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.6
+25C
+85C
-40C
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 240 MHz
40
35
30
IP3 (dBm)
[1]
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 240 MHz
[1]
40
35
30
IP3 (dBm)
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.6
+25C
+85C
-40C
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.6
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure
[1]
25
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RF Return Loss @ LO = 0 dBm
[1]
10
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
15
RF RETURN LOSS (dB)
20
0
RF
LO
-10
10
-20
5
-30
0
0.6
-40
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] LO < RF
* Unless otherwise noted all measurements with R1= 13 Ohms
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC334LP4
/
334LP4E
v03.0410
SiGe WIDEBAND
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.6 - 2.7 GHz
Isolation @ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 100 MHz
[1]
60
50
ISOLATION (dB)
40
30
20
10
0
0.6
LO TO IF
RF TO IF
LO - RF Isolation @ LO = 0 dBm
[1]
60
50
ISOLATION (dB)
40
30
20
10
0
0.6
IF = 100MHz
IF = 240MHz
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1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs.
Temperature, IF = 184 MHz, USB
[2]
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure, IF = 184 MHz, USB
[2]
25
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
20
15
10
5
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
0
0.6
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input IP3 vs.
LO Drive, IF = 184 MHz, USB
[2]
40
35
30
IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
@ LO = 0 dBm, IF = 184 MHz, USB
[2]
40
35
30
IP3 (dBm)
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.6
+25C
+85C
-40C
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.6
-3 dBm
0 dBm
+3 dBm
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
1
1.4
1.8
2.2
2.6
3
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] LO < RF
[2] LO > RF
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC334LP4
/
334LP4E
v03.0410
SiGe WIDEBAND
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.6 - 2.7 GHz
Typical Supply
Current vs. Supply Voltage
V
SLO
= V
SIF
(V)
+4.5
+5.0
+5.5
I
SLO
+ I
SIF
(mA)
146
173
200
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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RF Input (V
SLO
= V
SIF
= +5V)
LO Drive (V
SLO
= V
SIF
= +5V)
VccLO, VccIF
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 27.8 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+21 dBm
+12 dBm
+6 Vdc
150 °C
1.8 W
36 °C/W
-65 to 150 °C
-40 to 85 °C
Downconverter will operate over full voltage range shown above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC334LP4
HMC334LP4E
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]
H334
XXXX
H334
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: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com