HMC-C009 I/Q Mixer Module, 4 - 8.5 GHz0 pages
HMC-C009
v05.0711
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
4.0 - 8.5 GHz
Features
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
Image Rejection: 35 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 40 dB
High Input IP3: +23 dBm
Hermetically Sealed Module
Typical Applications
5
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
The HMC-C009 is ideal for:
• Telecommunications Equipment
Mixers
• Test Equipment
General Description
• Military Radios, Radar & ECM
The HMC-C009 is a passive I/Q MMIC mixer housed
in a miniature hermetic module which can be used
as either an Image Reject Mixer or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The module utilizes two standard
Hittite double balanced mixer cells and a 90 degree
hybrid fabricated on a GaAs MESFET process. This
MMIC based module is a more reliable and consistent alternative to hybrid style I/Q Mixers and Single
Sideband Converter assemblies. The module features
removable SMA connectors which can be detached
to allow direct connection of the modules I/O pins to a
microstrip or coplanar circuit.
• Space Systems
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +15 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range, RF/LO
4.0 - 8.5
5.5 - 7.5
GHz
Frequency Range, IF
DC - 3.5
DC - 3.5
GHz
Conversion Loss (As IRM)
Image Rejection
7.5
22
1 dB Compression (Input)
35
10.5
7.5
28
32
LO to IF Isolation
14
dB
40
35
20
15
dB
+15
+14
LO to RF Isolation
9.5
34
dBm
40
dB
20
dB
IP3 (Input)
+23
+23
dBm
Amplitude Balance
0.3
0.2
dB
8
6
Deg
Phase Balance
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
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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
Order Online at www.hittite.com