HMC377QS16G
/
377QS16GE
v02.0207
CELLULAR HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC377QS16G / HMC377QS16GE is ideal for:
• GSM & CDMA Infrastructure
Features
+15 dBm Input IP3, +29 dBm Output IP3
Low LO Drive: -5 dBm LO
Conversion Gain: 14 dB
Noise Figure: 11 dB
Positive Supply: +5V @ 135 mA
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• GPRS & EDGE Infrastructure
• Wireless Data/CDPD
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC377QS16G & HMC377QS16GE are linear
downconverter receiver ICs suitable for cellular
infrastructure applications from 0.8 - 1.0 GHz. An
integrated mixer coupled with a high dynamic range
IF amplifier achieves an input intercept point (IP3) of
+15 dBm, and an input P1dB of +3.5 dBm. The
converter provides a gain of 13.5 dB and only 11 dB
typical single side band noise figure. The IC operates
from a positive +5V rail consuming 135 mA of current
while requiring only -5 dBm LO drive. The design
requires no external baluns. The mixer supports IF
frequencies between 50 MHz and 250 MHz.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, LO = -5 dBm, IF = 70 MHz, Vdd = 5V
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF *
Conversion Gain
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO Input Drive Level (Typical)
Supply Current (Idd for IF + LO)
* IF matching must be tuned for optimal results. See application circuit herein.
23
63
83
12
+0.5
11
Min.
Typ.
0.8 - 1.0
0.55 - 1.15
50 - 250
14
11
28
70 - 75
90 - 95
15
+3.5
-10 to 0
135
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
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HMC377QS16G
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377QS16GE
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CELLULAR HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Conversion Gain
vs. Temperature @ LO= -5 dBm
18
Isolation @ LO= -5 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
16
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
14
-40
RF TO IF
LO TO RF
LO TO IF
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12
+ 25C
+ 85C
- 40C
-60
10
-80
8
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.2
-100
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.2
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
18
Return Loss @ LO= -5 dBm
0
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
16
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
14
-10
12
10
LO =
LO =
LO =
LO =
LO =
-10 dBm
-8 dBm
-5 dBm
-3 dBm
0 dBm
-15
RF
LO
8
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.2
-20
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. Vdd @ LO= -5 dBm
18
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
16
14
12
+4.5V
+5.0V
+5.5V
10
8
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.2
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HMC377QS16G
/
377QS16GE
v02.0207
CELLULAR HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Input P1dB vs.
Temperature @ LO= -5 dBm
10
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
Input P1dB vs. Vdd @ LO= -5 dBm
10
+4.5V
+5.0V
+5.5V
8
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
8
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
1.1
1.2
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6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.2
Input and Output
IP3 vs. Temperature @ LO= -5 dBm
50
INPUT, + 25C
OUTPUT, + 25C
INPUT, + 85C
OUTPUT, + 85C
INPUT, - 40C
OUTPUT, - 40C
Input and Output IP3 vs. LO Drive
50
INPUT, LO = -8 dBm
OUTPUT, LO = -8 dBm
INPUT, LO = -5 dBm
OUTPUT, LO = -5 dBm
INPUT, LO = -2 dBm
OUTPUT, LO = -2 dBm
40
40
IP3 (dBm)
30
IP3 (dBm)
0.8
0.9
1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.2
30
20
20
10
10
0
0.7
0
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.2
Input and Output
IP3 vs. Vdd @ LO= -5 dBm
50
INPUT, Vdd = +4.5V
OUTPUT, Vdd = +4.5V
INPUT, Vdd = +5.0V
OUTPUT, Vdd = +5.0V
INPUT, Vdd = +5.5V
OUTPUT, Vdd = +5.5V
40
IP3 (dBm)
30
20
10
0
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.1
1.2
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HMC377QS16G
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377QS16GE
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CELLULAR HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Noise Figure vs. Temperature,
Swept LO, Fixed IF= 70 MHz
15
Noise Figure Swept IF, Fixed LO
15
13
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
13
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
11
11
8
LO = 600 MHz
LO = 700 MHz
LO = 750 MHz
LO = 800 MHz
9
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
9
7
7
5
0.7
5
0.8
0.9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
50
100
150
200
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
250
IF Return Loss
@ Various Tuned IF Frequencies
0
IF Bandwidth
@ Various Tuned IF Frequencies
20
IF CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
70 MHz
120 MHz
170 MHz
247 MHz
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
15
-10
10
-15
170 MHz
247 MHz
-20
70 MHz
120 MHz
-25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
225
250
5
0
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
MxN Spurious @ IF Port
nLO
mRF
0
1
2
3
4
0
xx
94
95
95
94
1
79
0
95
95
94
2
95
95
44
95
94
3
93
95
95
84
95
4
94
95
95
95
94
Harmonics of LO
nLO Spur @ RF Port
LO Freq. (GHz)
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
22
26
28
29
29
29
2
9
11
13
15
16
17
3
34
31
32
32
33
34
4
26
30
33
36
49
45
RF Freq.= 0.9 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO Freq.= 0.83 GHz @ -5 dBm
All values in dBc relative to the IF power level.
LO= -5 dBm
Values in dBc below input LO level measured at RF port.
* Refer to HMC420QS16 Application Circuit herein for IF port tuning information.
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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HMC377QS16G
/
377QS16GE
v02.0207
CELLULAR HIGH IP3 RFIC
DOWNCONVERTER, 0.8 - 1.0 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
RF / IF Input (Vdd= +5V)
LO Drive (Vdd= +5V)
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+7 Vdc
150°C
0.881 W
57.3 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 deg °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc) (LO & IF)
4.5
5.0
5.5
Idd (mA)
115
135
155
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Vdd (LO or IF)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85°C)
(derate 17.4 mW/°C above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (R
TH
)
(junction to lead)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
Downconverter will operate over above supply range.
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 AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC377QS16G
HMC377QS16GE
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]
HMC377
XXXX
HMC377
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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20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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