For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
MIXERS - I/Q MIXERS, IRMS & RECEIVERS - SMT
1
HMC524LC3B
v03.0514
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER
22 - 32 GHz
General Description
FeaturesTypical Applications
The HMC524LC3B is a compact I/Q MMIC mixer
which can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer
or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The chip utilizes
standard Hittite mixer cells and a 90 degree hybrid
fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process. A low
frequency quadrature hybrid was used to produce
a 100 MHz USB IF output. This product is a much
smaller alternative to hybrid style Image Reject mixers
and single sideband upconverter assemblies. The
HMC524LC3B eliminates the need for wirebonding,
allowing the use of surface mount techniques.
Electrical Specications, T
A
= +25 °C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +17 dBm*
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range, RF/LO 22 - 32 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC - 4.5 GHz
Conversion Loss (As IRM) 10 13 dB
Image Rejection 18 20 dB
1 dB Compression (Input) +16 dBm
LO to RF Isolation 35 40 dB
LO to IF Isolation 20 30 dB
IP3 (Input) +20 dBm
Amplitude Balance ±0.5 dB
Phase Balance ±2.5 Deg
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
Functional Diagram
The HMC524LC3B is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End Use
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 4.5 GHz
Image Rejection: 20 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 45 dB
High Input IP3: +20 dBm
12 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm²
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
