HMC-C043
v00.0307
GaAs MMIC I/Q MIXER MODULE
11 - 16 GHz
Features
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC - 3.5 GHz
Image Rejection: 30 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 35 dB
High Input IP3: +28 dBm
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C043 is ideal for:
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• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
General Description
The HMC-C043 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. A low fre-
quency quadrature hybrid was used to produce a 100
MHz USB IF output. This MMIC based module is a
more reliable and consistent alternative to hybrid style
I/Q Mixers and Single Sideband Converter assem-
blies. The module features removable SMA connec-
tors which can be detached to allow direct connection
of the I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, IF= 100 MHz, LO = +19 dBm*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
11 - 16
DC - 3.5
9
Max.
12
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
Frequency Range, RF/LO
Frequency Range, IF
Conversion Loss (As IRM)
Image Rejection
15
30
dB
1 dB Compression (Input)
LO to RF Isolation
LO to IF Isolation
+20
35
dBm
dB
30
18
25
dB
IP3 (Input)
+28
0.5
dBm
dB
Amplitude Balance
Phase Balance
5
Deg
* Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as downconverter.
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
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