MICROWAVE CORPORATION
v01.0801
HMC258
GaAs MMIC SUB-HARMONICALLY
PUMPED MIXER, 14 - 21 GHz
Features
Integrated LO Ampli鏗乪r: 0dBm Drive
Sub-Harmonically Pumped (x2) LO
High 2LO/RF Isolation: 40 dB
Small Size: 0.8mm x 1.1mm
Typical Applications
The HMC258 is ideal for:
鈥?Microwave Pt to Pt Radios
鈥?VSAT
鈥?SATCOM
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC258 chip is a compact sub-harmonically
pumped (x2) single ended MMIC mixer with an
integrated LO ampli鏗乪r which can be used as an
upconverter or downconverter. The chip utilizes a
GaAs MESFET technology that results in a small
overall chip area of 0.9mm
2
. The 2LO to RF isola-
tion is excellent eliminating the need for additional
鏗乴tering. The LO ampli鏗乪r is a single bias (+5V)
two stage design with only 0dBm drive require-
ment. A less stringent oscillator design is made
possible by the low LO drive and sub-harmonic
nature of the chip. All data is with the chip in a 50
ohm test 鏗亁ture connected via 0.025mm (1 mil)
diameter wire bonds of minimal length <0.31 mm
(<12 mils).
5
MIXERS - CHIP
Electrical Speci鏗乧ations,
T
A
= +25擄 C, LO Drive = 0 dBm
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range, RF
Frequency Range, LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
2LO to RF Isolation
2LO to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
1 dB Compression (Input)
Supply Current (Idd)
30
30
0
-5
IF = 1 GHz
Vdd = +5.0V
Typ.
14 - 21
7 - 10.5
DC - 3
10
10
40
40 ~ 50
7
0
50
13.5
13.5
34
38
0
-4
Max.
Min.
IF = 1 GHz
Vdd = +5.0V
Typ.
17 - 20
8.5 - 10
DC - 3
9.5
9.5
40
40 ~ 50
7
1
50
12
12
Max.
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
Units
5 - 38
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com