HMC203
v03.1007
GaAs MMIC DOUBLE-BALANCED
MIXER, 14 - 23 GHz
Features
Conversion Loss: 10 dB
LO / RF Isolation: 38 dB
Passive: No DC Bias Required
Die Size: 1.49 x 0.89 x 0.1 mm
Typical Applications
The HMC203 is ideal for:
• DBS & SATCOM
• Microwave Radio
• Military & Space
• Radar & EW
4
MIXERS - DOUBLE-BALANCED - CHIP
• Test Equipment & Sensors
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC203 chip is a miniature double-balanced
mixer which can be used as an upconverter or down-
converter. Excellent isolations are provided by on-chip
baluns, which require no external components and
no DC bias. The mixer chip can be integrated directly
into MMIC hybrid applications. Unless otherwise
stated, all data was measured with the mixer mounted
in a MMIC test fixture. The MMIC was connected to
thin film 50 ohm transmission lines with 1 mil diameter
wirebonds of <10 mils in length.
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, LO Drive = +15 dBm
Parameter
Frequency Range, RF & LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss
Noise Figure (SSB)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
RF to IF Isolation
IP3 (Input)
IP2 (Input)
1 dB Gain Compression (Input)
30
35
12
Min.
Typ.
14 - 23
DC - 2
10
10
38
45
17
18
40
7
12
12
30
35
12
Max.
Min.
Typ.
15 - 21
DC -2
8.5
8.5
38
45
17
18
40
7
10
10
Max.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
4 - 32
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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