Data Sheet HMC292A
Rev. 0 | Page 7 of 17
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE
Downconverter performance at IF = 1 GHz, upper sideband (low-side LO).
–20
–15
–10
–5
0
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
13885-007
Figure 7. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO = 13 dBm
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
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INPUT IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
13885-008
Figure 8. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
LO = 13 dBm
0
5
10
15
20
25
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NOISE FIGURE (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
13885-012
Figure 9. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at T
A
= 25°C,
LO = 13 dBm (No Amplifier)
–20
–15
–10
–5
0
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CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
9dBm
11dBm
13dbm
15dBm
13885-010
Figure 10. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Power Levels,
T
A
= 25°C
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
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INPUT IP3 (dBm)
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
9dBm
11dBm
13dbm
15dBm
13885-011
Figure 11. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Power Levels,
T
A
= 25°C