9 GHz to 12 GHz,

GaAs, MMIC, I/Q Downconverter

Data Sheet HMC908A
FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

VD1
VD2
NIC
NIC
NIC

NIC
NIC
NIC
Conversion gain: 11 dB (typical) at IFOUT = 100 MHz
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
Image rejection: 25 dB (typical) at IFOUT = 100 MHz
LO to RF isolation: 46 dB (typical) NIC 1 24 NIC
LO to IF isolation: 26 dB (typical) GND 2 –90 23 NIC

IF output frequency: dc to 3.5 GHz RF 3 22 NIC

GND 4 21 GND
32-lead, 4.9 mm × 4.9 mm ceramic leadless chip carrier NIC 5 0 20 IF1

APPLICATIONS VD3 6
NIC 7
19
18
GND
IF2
Point to point radios NIC 8
HMC908A
17 GND

Point to multipoint radios and very small aperture terminals PACKAGE

20070-001
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
(VSATs) BASE

LO
NIC
GND

GND
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
Test equipment and sensors GND

Military end use Figure 1.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HMC908A is a compact, gallium arsenide (GaAs), image rejection mixer eliminates the need for a filter following
monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), inphase/ the LNA, and removes thermal noise at the image frequency.
quadrature (I/Q) downconverter in a leadless, RoHS compliant I and Q mixer outputs are provided and an external 90° hybrid
ceramic leadless chip carrier. This device provides a small signal is needed to select the required sideband. The HMC908A is a
conversion gain of 11 dB with a noise figure of 2 dB and 25 dB much smaller alternative to hybrid style image rejection mixer
of image rejection at 100 MHz. The HMC908A utilizes a low downconverter assemblies, and it eliminates the need for wire
noise amplifier (LNA) followed by an image rejection mixer bonding by allowing the use of surface-mount manufacturing
that is driven by a local oscillator (LO) buffer amplifier. The techniques.

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HMC908A Data Sheet

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1 Downconverter Performance: IFOUT = 3500 MHz, Lower
Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Sideband (High-Side LO) .......................................................... 11

Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Downconverter Performance: IF Bandwidth, Upper Sideband

(Low-Side LO) ............................................................................ 13
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Downconverter Performance: IF Bandwidth, Lower Sideband
Revision History ............................................................................... 2 (High-Side LO) ........................................................................... 16
Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Amplitude/Phase Balance, Downconverter ............................ 19
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4 Isolation and Return Loss ......................................................... 20
Solder Profile ................................................................................. 4 Spurious Output Performance.................................................. 21
Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 4 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 22
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 4 LO Driver Amplifier .................................................................. 22
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 5 Mixer ............................................................................................ 22
Interface Schematics..................................................................... 5 LNA .............................................................................................. 22
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 6 Applications Information .............................................................. 23
Downconverter Performance: IFOUT = 100 MHz, Upper Layout .......................................................................................... 23
Sideband (Low-Side LO) ............................................................. 6
Performance at Lower IF Frequencies ..................................... 25
Downconverter Performance: IFOUT = 100 MHz, Lower
Sideband (High-Side LO) ............................................................ 8 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 26

Downconverter Performance: IFOUT = 3500 MHz, Upper Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 26

Sideband (Low-Side LO) ............................................................. 9

REVISION HISTORY
4/2019—Revision 0: Initial Version

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Data Sheet HMC908A

SPECIFICATIONS
TA = 25°C, LO drive level = 0 dBm, VD1 = VD2 = 3 V, VD3 = 5 V. All measurements performed on the evaluation printed circuit board (PCB).

Table 1.
Parameter Test Conditions/Comments Min Typ Max Unit
FREQUENCY
Radio Frequency (RF) 9 12 GHz
Intermediate Frequency (IF) Output DC 3.5 GHz
LO Input 8.5 15.5 GHz
LO DRIVE LEVEL −4 0 +6 dBm
RF PERFORMANCE
Downconverter (IFOUT), IFOUT = 100 MHz Upper sideband
Conversion Gain 8 11 dB
Image Rejection 15 25 dB
Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3) −3 0 dBm
Input Second-Order Intercept (IP2) 31
Input 1 dB Compression Point (P1dB) −8 dBm
Noise Figure 2 3.5 dB
Downconverter (IFOUT), IFOUT = 3500 MHz Lower sideband
Conversion Gain 7 9 dB
Image Rejection 18 30 dB
Input IP3 −3 +1 dBm
Input IP2 27
Input P1dB −9 dBm
Noise Figure 3 dB
Amplitude Balance Taken without external 90° hybrid ±1 dB
Phase Balance Taken without external 90° hybrid ±6 Degrees
Isolation Taken without external 90° hybrid
LO to RF 36 46 dB
LO to IF 17 26 dB
RF to IF 5 dB
Return Loss Taken without external 90° hybrid
LO 12 dB
RF 18 dB
IF1 12 dB
IF2 10 dB
SUPPLIES
Supply Current of RF LNA (ID1 + ID2) VD1 = VD2 = 3 V 53 85 mA
Supply Current of LO Amplifier (ID3) VD3 = 5 V 100 125 mA

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HMC908A Data Sheet

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Table 2 SOLDER PROFILE
Parameter Rating The typical Pb-free reflow solder profile shown in Figure 2 is
RF Input Power 5 dBm based on JEDEC J-STD-20C.
IFx Input Power (LO = 10 dBm, RF = −10 dBm) 15.5 dBm 60 SECONDS
TO
LO Input Power 20 dBm 150 SECONDS
RAMP UP
VD1, VD2 4.0 V 3°C/SECOND MAX

VD3 5.5 V 260°C –5°C/+0°C

IFx Source or Sink Current 5 mA
217°C
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ) 175°C

TEMPERATURE (°C)
150°C TO 200°C
Lifetime at Maximum TJ >1 × 106 hours
RAMP DOWN
Continuous Power Dissipation, PDISS1 0.65 W 6°C/SECOND
MAX
(TA = 85°C, Derate 9.56 mW/°C Above 85°C)
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C TIME (Seconds)
Lead Temperature (Soldering 60 sec) 260°C 60 SECONDS

20070-084
TO 180 SECONDS 20 SECONDS
TO 40 SECONDS
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)2 MSL3 480 SECONDS MAX
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity
Figure 2. Pb-free Reflow Solder Profile
Human Body Model (HBM) 250V
Field Induced Charged Device Model 1250V THERMAL RESISTANCE
(FICDM) Thermal performance is directly linked to PCB design and
1
PDISS is a theoretical number calculated by (TJ − 85°C)/θJC. operating environment. Careful attention to PCB thermal
2
Based on IPC/JEDEC J-STD-20 MSL classifications. design is required.
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum θJA is the natural convection junction to ambient thermal
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a resistance measured in a one-cubic foot sealed enclosure. θJC is
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these the junction to case thermal resistance.
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond Table 3. Thermal Resistance
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may Package Type1 θJA θJC Unit
affect product reliability. E-32-1 46 71 °C/W
1
Test Condition 1: JEDEC standard JESD51-2.
ESD CAUTION

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Data Sheet HMC908A

PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

VD1
VD2
NIC
NIC
NIC

NIC
NIC
NIC
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25

NIC 1 24 NIC
GND 2 23 NIC
RF 3 22 NIC
GND 4
HMC908A 21 GND
TOP VIEW
NIC 5 20 IF1
(Not to Scale)
VD3 6 19 GND
NIC 7 18 IF2
NIC 8 17 GND

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

LO
NIC
GND

GND
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NOTES
1. NIC = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION. THESE PINS
ARE NOT CONNECTED INTERNALLY.

20070-002
2. EXPOSED PAD. THE EXPOSED PAD MUST BE
CONNECTED TO THE RF AND DC GROUND.

Figure 3. Pin Configuration

Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions

Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1, 5, 7 to 9, 13 to NIC No Internal Connection. These pins are not connected internally.
16, 22 to 27, 30
to 32
2, 4, 10, 12, 17, GND Ground Connect. These pins and package bottom must be connected to RF and dc ground.
19, 21
3 RF Radio Frequency Port. This pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 Ω.
6 VD3 Power Supply for LO Amplifier.
11 LO Local Oscillator Port. The pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 Ω.
18 IF2 Second Quadrature Intermediate Frequency Output Pin. For applications not requiring operation to dc,
use an off chip dc blocking capacitor. For operation to dc, these pins must not source or sink more than 5 mA
of current.
20 IF1 First Quadrature Intermediate Frequency Output Pin. For applications not requiring operation to dc, use
an off chip dc blocking capacitor. For operation to dc, these pins must not source or sink more than 5 mA
of current.
28, 29 VD2, VD1 Power Supply for RF Low Noise Amplifier.
EPAD Exposed Pad. The exposed pad must be connected to the RF and dc ground.

INTERFACE SCHEMATICS
20070-006

GND
20070-003

LO

Figure 4. GND Interface Schematic Figure 7. LO Interface Schematic

20070-004

IF1, IF2
RF
20070-008

Figure 5. RF Interface Schematic Figure 8. IF1, IF2 Interface Schematic

VD3
20070-005

VD1, VD2
20070-007

Figure 6. VD3 Interface Schematic Figure 9. VD1, VD2 Interface Schematic

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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE: IFOUT = 100 MHz, UPPER SIDEBAND (LOW-SIDE LO)
Data taken as an image rejection mixer with external 90° hybrid at the IF ports, LO = 0 dBm, unless otherwise noted.
18 18

16 16

14 14
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

12 12

10 10

8 8

6 6
LO = +6dBm
4 4 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
+85°C LO = 0dBm
2 +25°C 2
LO = –2dBm
– 40°C LO = –4dBm
0 0
20070-009

20070-012
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 10. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 13. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

–10 –10

–15 –15

–20 –20
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

–25 –25

–30 –30

–35 –35

–40 –40

–45 –45
LO = +6dBm
–50 –50 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
+85°C LO = 0dBm
–55 +25°C –55 LO = –2dBm
– 40°C LO = –4dBm
–60 –60
20070-010

20070-013
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 11. Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 14. Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C

8.0 8.0
7.5 +85°C 7.5 LO = +4dBm
+25°C LO = +2dBm
7.0 – 40°C 7.0 LO = 0dBm
6.5 6.5 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
6.0 6.0
5.5 5.5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0
3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5
0 0
20070-014
20070-011

8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 12. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 15. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

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Data Sheet HMC908A
8 8
7 7 LO = +6dBm
LO = +4dBm
6 6 LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
5 5 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
4 4
INPUT IP3 (dBm)

INPUT IP3 (dBm)

3 3
2 2

1 1

0 0
–1 –1

–2 –2
+85°C
–3 +25°C –3
– 40°C
–4 –4

20070-015

20070-018
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 16. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 19. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

50 50
+85°C
+25°C
45 – 40°C 45

40 40
INPUT IP2 (dBm)

INPUT IP2 (dBm)

35 35

30 30

25 25

20 20 LO = +6dBm
LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
15 15 LO = 0dBm
LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
10 10
20070-016

20070-019
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 17. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 20. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

0 0
+85°C LO = +4dBm
+25°C LO = +2dBm
-2 – 40°C -2 LO = 0dBm
LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
-4 -4
INPUT P1dB (dBm)

INPUT P1dB (dBm)

-6 -6

-8 -8

-10 -10

-12 -12

–14 –14
20070-017

20070-020

8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 18. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 21. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

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HMC908A Data Sheet
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE: IFOUT = 100 MHz, LOWER SIDEBAND (HIGH-SIDE LO)
Data taken as an image rejection mixer with external 90° hybrid at the IF ports, LO = 0 dBm, unless otherwise noted.
18 8
7 LO = +6dBm
16 LO = +4dBm
6 LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
14 LO = –2dBm
5
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

LO = –4dBm
12 4

INPUT IP3 (dBm)

3
10
2
8
1

6 0
LO = +6dBm –1
4 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm –2
2 LO = 0dBm
LO = –2dBm –3
LO = –4dBm
0 20070-021 –4

20070-024
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 22. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, Figure 25. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C
TA = 25°C
–10 50

–15
45
–20
40
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

–25
INPUT IP2 (dBm)

35
–30

–35 30

–40
25
–45
LO = +6dBm 20 LO = +6dBm
–50 LO = +4dBm LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm 15 LO = 0dBm
–55 LO = –2dBm LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm LO = –4dBm
–60 10
20070-022

20070-025
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 23. Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, Figure 26. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C
TA = 25°C
8.0 0
7.5 LO = +4dBm LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm LO = +2dBm
7.0 LO = 0dBm -2 LO = 0dBm
6.5 LO = –2dBm LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm LO = –4dBm
6.0
5.5 -4
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

INPUT P1dB (dBm)

5.0
4.5 -6
4.0
3.5 -8
3.0
2.5
-10
2.0
1.5
1.0 -12
0.5
0 –14
20070-023

20070-026

8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 24. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C Figure 27. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

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Data Sheet HMC908A
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE: IFOUT = 3500 MHz, UPPER SIDEBAND (LOW-SIDE LO)
Data taken as an image rejection mixer with external 90° hybrid at the IF ports, LO = 0 dBm, unless otherwise noted.
18 18

16 16

14 14
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

12 12

10 10

8 8

6 6
LO = +6dBm
4 4 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
+85°C LO = 0dBm
2 +25°C 2 LO = –2dBm
– 40°C LO = –4dBm
0 0

20070-027

20070-030
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 28. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 31. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C
–10 –10

–15 –15

–20 –20
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

–25 –25

–30 –30

–35 –35

–40 –40

–45 –45
LO = +6dBm
–50 –50 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
+85°C LO = 0dBm
–55 +25°C –55 LO = –2dBm
– 40°C LO = –4dBm
–60 –60
20070-028

20070-031
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 29. Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 32. Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C
8 8
7 LO = +6dBm
7 LO = +4dBm
6 LO = +2dBm
6 LO = 0dBm
5 LO = –2dBm
5 LO = –4dBm
4 4
INPUT IP3 (dBm)

INPUT IP3 (dBm)

3 3
2 2
1 1
0 0
–1 –1
–2 –2
+85°C
–3 +25°C –3
– 40°C
–4 –4
20070-029

20070-032

8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 30. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 33. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

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HMC908A Data Sheet
50 50
+85°C LO = +6dBm
+25°C LO = +4dBm
45 – 40°C 45 LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
LO = –2dBm
40 40 LO = –4dBm
INPUT IP2 (dBm)

INPUT IP2 (dBm)

35 35

30 30

25 25

20 20

15 15

10 10

20070-033

20070-036
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 34. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 37. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

0 0
+85°C
–2 +25°C –2
– 40°C
–4 –4

–6 –6
INPUT P1dB (dBm)

INPUT P1dB (dBm)

–8 –8

–10 –10

–12 –12

–14 –14

–16 –16 LO = +4dBm

LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
–18 –18 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
–20 –20
20070-034

20070-037
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 35. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 38. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

8.0 8.0
7.5 +85°C 7.5 LO = +4dBm
+25°C LO = +2dBm
7.0 – 40°C 7.0 LO = 0dBm
6.5 6.5 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
6.0 6.0
5.5 5.5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0
3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5
0 0
20070-035

20070-038

8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 36. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 39. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

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Data Sheet HMC908A
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE: IFOUT = 3500 MHz, LOWER SIDEBAND (HIGH-SIDE LO)
Data taken as an image rejection mixer with external 90° hybrid at the IF ports, LO = 0 dBm, unless otherwise noted.
18 18
+85°C
16 +25°C 16
– 40°C

14 14
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

12 12

10 10

8 8

6 6
LO = +6dBm
4 4 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
2 2 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
0 0

20070-039

20070-042
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 40. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 43. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C
–10 –10
+85°C
–15 +25°C –15
– 40°C
–20 –20
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

–25 –25

–30 –30

–35 –35

–40 –40

–45 –45
LO = +6dBm
LO = +4dBm
–50 –50 LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
–55 –55 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
–60 –60
20070-040

20070-043
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 41. Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 44. Image Rejection vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C
8 8
+85°C LO = +6dBm
7 +25°C 7 LO = +4dBm
– 40°C LO = +2dBm
6 6 LO = 0dBm
5 LO = –2dBm
5 LO = –4dBm
4 4
INPUT IP3 (dBm)

INPUT IP3 (dBm)

3 3
2 2
1 1
0 0
–1 –1
–2 –2
–3 –3
–4 –4
20070-041

20070-044

8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 42. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 45. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

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HMC908A Data Sheet
50 50
+85°C
+25°C
45 – 40°C 45

40 40
INPUT IP2 (dBm)

INPUT IP2 (dBm)

35 35

30 30

25 25

20 20 LO = +6dBm
LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
15 15 LO = 0dBm
LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
10 10

20070-045

20070-048
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 46. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 49. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

0 0
+85°C
–2 +25°C –2
– 40°C
–4 –4

–6 –6
INPUT P1dB (dBm)

INPUT P1dB (dBm)

–8 –8

–10 –10

–12 –12

–14 –14

–16 –16 LO = +4dBm

LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
–18 –18 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
–20 –20
20070-046

20070-049
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 47. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 50. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

8.0 8.0
7.5 +85°C 7.5 LO = +4dBm
+25°C LO = +2dBm
7.0 – 40°C 7.0 LO = 0dBm
6.5 6.5 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
6.0 6.0
5.5 5.5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0
3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5
0 0
20070-047

20070-050

8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 48. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 51. Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Powers, TA = 25°C

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Data Sheet HMC908A
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE: IF BANDWIDTH, UPPER SIDEBAND (LOW-SIDE LO)
Data taken as an image rejection mixer with external 90° hybrid at the IF ports, LO = 0 dBm at 8.5 GHz, unless otherwise noted.
18 18

16 16

14 14
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

12 12

10 10

8 8

6 6
LO = +6dBm
4 4 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
+85°C LO = 0dBm
2 +25°C 2
LO = –2dBm
– 40°C LO = –4dBm
0 0

20070-051

20070-054
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 52. Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 55. Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C
–10 –10

–15 –15

–20 –20
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

–25 –25

–30 –30

–35 –35

–40 –40

–45 –45
LO = +6dBm
–50 –50 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
+85°C LO = 0dBm
–55 +25°C –55 LO = –2dBm
– 40°C LO = –4dBm
–60 –60
20070-052

20070-055
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 53. Image Rejection vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 56. Image Rejection vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
INPUT IP3 (dBm)

INPUT IP3 (dBm)

3 3
2 2
1 1
0 0
–1 –1 LO = +6dBm
LO = +4dBm
–2 –2 LO = +2dBm
+85°C LO = 0dBm
–3 +25°C –3 LO = –2dBm
– 40°C LO = –4dBm
–4 –4
20070-053

20070-056

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 54. Input IP3 vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 57. Input IP3 vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C

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HMC908A Data Sheet
50 50
+85°C
+25°C
45 – 40°C 45

40 40
INPUT IP2 (dBm)

INPUT IP2 (dBm)

35 35

30 30

25 25

20 20 LO = +6dBm
LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
15 15 LO = 0dBm
LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
10 10

20070-057

20070-058
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 58. Input IP2 vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 59. Input IP2 vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C

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Data Sheet HMC908A
Noise Figure, IF Bandwidth, Upper Sideband at LO = 10 GHz
8.0 8.0
7.5 +85°C 7.5 LO = +4dBm
+25°C LO = +2dBm
7.0 – 40°C 7.0 LO = 0dBm
6.5 6.5 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
6.0 6.0
5.5 5.5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0
3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5
0 0

20070-059

20070-060
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 60. Noise Figure vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 61. Noise Figure vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C

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HMC908A Data Sheet
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE: IF BANDWIDTH, LOWER SIDEBAND (HIGH-SIDE LO)
Data taken as an image rejection mixer with external 90° hybrid at the IF ports, LO = 0 dBm at 12.5 GHz, unless otherwise noted.
18 18
+85°C
16 +25°C 16
– 40°C

14 14
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

12 12

10 10

8 8

6 6
LO = +6dBm
4 4 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
2 2 LO = 0dBm
LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
0 20070-061 0

20070-064
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 62. Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 65. Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C
–10 –10
+85°C
–15 +25°C –15
– 40°C
–20 –20
IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)

–25 –25

–30 –30

–35 –35

–40 –40

–45 –45
LO = +6dBm
–50 –50 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
–55 –55 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
–60 –60
20070-062

20070-065
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 63. Image Rejection vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 66. Image Rejection vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C
8 8
+85°C
7 +25°C 7
– 40°C
6 6
5 5
4 4
INPUT IP3 (dBm)

INPUT IP3 (dBm)

3 3
2 2
1 1
0 0
–1 –1 LO = +6dBm
LO = +4dBm
–2 –2 LO = +2dBm
LO = 0dBm
–3 –3 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
–4 –4
20070-063

20070-066

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 64. Input IP3 vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 67. Input IP3 vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C

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Data Sheet HMC908A
50 50

45 45

40 40
INPUT IP2 (dBm)

INPUT IP2 (dBm)

35 35

30 30

25 25

20 20 LO = +6dBm
LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm
15 +85°C 15 LO = 0dBm
+25°C LO = –2dBm
– 40°C LO = –4dBm
10 10

20070-067

20070-068
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 68. Input IP2 vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 69. Input IP2 vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C

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HMC908A Data Sheet
Noise Figure, IF Bandwidth, Lower Sideband at LO = 10 GHz
8.0 8.0
7.5 +85°C 7.5 LO = +4dBm
+25°C LO = +2dBm
7.0 – 40°C 7.0 LO = 0dBm
6.5 6.5 LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm
6.0 6.0
5.5 5.5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

5.0 5.0
4.5 4.5
4.0 4.0
3.5 3.5
3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5
2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5
0 0

20070-069

20070-070
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 70. Noise Figure vs. IF Frequency at Various Temperatures Figure 71. Noise Figure vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
TA = 25°C

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Data Sheet HMC908A
AMPLITUDE/PHASE BALANCE, DOWNCONVERTER
Data taken at various LO powers.
2.5 2.5
LO = +6dBm LO = +6dBm
2.0 LO = +4dBm 2.0 LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm LO = +2dBm
1.5 LO = 0dBm 1.5 LO = 0dBm
AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)

AMPLITUDE BALANCE (dB)

LO = –2dBm LO = –2dBm
1.0 LO = –4dBm 1.0 LO = –4dBm

0.5 0.5

0 0

–0.5 –0.5

–1.0 –1.0

–1.5 –1.5

–2.0 –2.0

–2.5 –2.5

20070-071

20070-073
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 72. Amplitude Balance vs. IF Frequency at Various LO powers, Figure 74. Amplitude Balance vs. IF Frequency at Various LO powers,
Upper Sideband, TA = 25°C Lower Sideband, TA = 25°C
20 20

15 15
PHASE BALANCE (Degrees)

PHASE BALANCE (Degrees)

10 10

5 5

0 0

–5 –5

–10 LO = +6dBm –10 LO = +6dBm

LO = +4dBm LO = +4dBm
LO = +2dBm LO = +2dBm
–15 LO = 0dBm –15 LO = 0dBm
LO = –2dBm LO = –2dBm
LO = –4dBm LO = –4dBm
–20 –20
20070-072

20070-074
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
IF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 73. Phase Balance vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers, Figure 75. Phase Balance vs. IF Frequency at Various LO Powers,
Upper Sideband, TA = 25°C Lower Sideband, TA = 25°C

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HMC908A Data Sheet
ISOLATION AND RETURN LOSS
60 0

–5
50

–10

RETURN LOSS (dB)

40
ISOLATION (dB)

–15
30
–20

20
–25

10
LO TO IF2 –30 IF2
LO TO IF1 IF1
LO TO RF
0 –35

20070-075

20070-077
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) IF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 76. Isolation vs. RF Frequency at LO = 0 dBm, TA = 25°C Figure 78. Return Loss vs. IF Frequency, LO = 17 dBm, TA = 25°C

20 0
RF TO IF2
RF TO IF1

–5
15 RETURN LOSS (dB)

–10
ISOLATIONS (dB)

10 –15

–20
5

–25
RF
LO
0 –30
20070-076

5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
12.5
13.0
13.5
14.0
14.5
15.0
15.5
16.0
16.5
17.0
8.0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0

20070-078
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 77. Isolation vs. RF Frequency at LO = 0 dBm, TA = 25°C Figure 79. Return Loss vs. Frequency, LO = 0 dBm at 10 GHz, TA = 25°C

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Data Sheet HMC908A
SPURIOUS OUTPUT PERFORMANCE Downconverter, M × N, Upper Sideband
LO Harmonics RF = 10.6 GHz, LO = 10.5 GHz, RF power = −20 dBm, and LO
When measuring the LO harmonics, the 0 dBm LO input power power = 0 dBm, data taken without external hybrid. Mixer
is applied at various LO frequencies. spurious products are measured in dBc from the IF output
power level. (M × RF) − (N × LO) values are positive. N/A
All values are in decibels below the LO power level measured at means not applicable.
the RF port. N/A means not applicable.
N × LO
Table 5. LO Harmonics at RF 0 1 2 3 4
N × LO Spur at RF Port (dBc) 0 N/A 14 38 48 N/A
LO Frequency (MHz) 1 2 3 4 1 14 0 38 45 71
8500 43 50 52 68 M × RF 2 66 57 55 57 84
9000 43 46 57 65 3 78 84 73 56 69
9500 44 52 57 78 4 N/A 83 83 89 95
10,000 45 57 60 66
Downconverter, M × N, Lower Sideband
10,500 47 78 58 66
11,000 51 80 59 67 RF = 10.4 GHz, LO = 10.5 GHz, RF power = −20 dBm, and LO
11,500 57 61 52 68 power = 0 dBm, data taken without external hybrid. Mixer
12,000 49 64 49 78 spurious products are measured in dBc from the IF output
12,500 49 72 56 86 power level. (M × RF) − (N × LO) values are positive. N/A
means not applicable.
N × LO
0 1 2 3 4
0 N/A 15 39 45 N/A
1 12 0 41 47 70
M × RF 2 69 55 53 57 85
3 75 83 72 51 69
4 N/A 82 82 89 89

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HMC908A Data Sheet

THEORY OF OPERATION
The HMC908A is a compact, GaAs, MMIC, I/Q downconverter MIXER
in a RoHS compliant package optimized for point to point and The mixer is an I/Q double balanced mixer, and this mixer
point to multipoint microwave radio applications operating in topology reduces the need for filtering the unwanted sideband.
the 9 GHz to 12 GHz input RF frequency range. The HMC908A An external 90° hybrid is required to select the desired sideband
supports LO input frequencies of 8.5 GHz to 15.5 GHz and IF of operation.
output frequencies of dc to 3.5 GHz.
LNA
The HMC908A uses an RF LNA amplifier followed by an I/Q
double balanced mixer, where a driver amplifier drives the LO The LNA (RF amplifier) is self biased. The bias current for the
(see Figure 1). LNA is 53 mA at 3 V, typically.

LO DRIVER AMPLIFIER The typical application circuit (see Figure 81) shows the
necessary external components on the bias lines to eliminate
The LO driver amplifier takes a single LO input and amplifies it any undesired stability problems for the RF amplifier and the
to the desired LO signal level for the mixer to operate optimally. LO amplifier.
The LO driver amplifier is self biased, and it only requires a
single dc bias voltage (VD3) to operate. The bias current for the The HMC908A is a much smaller alternative to hybrid style
LO amplifier is 100 mA at 5 V, typically. The LO drive level of image rejection converter assemblies, and it eliminates the need
−4 dBm to +6 dBm makes it compatible with the Analog Devices, for wire bonding by allowing the use of surface-mount
Inc., wideband synthesizer portfolio without the need for an manufacturing assemblies.
external LO driver amplifier. The HMC908A downconverter comes in a compact, 4.9 mm ×
4.9 mm, 32-terminal ceramic LCC. The HMC908A operates
over the −40°C to +85°C temperature range.

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Data Sheet HMC908A

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Figure 81 shows the typical application circuit for the LAYOUT
HMC908A. To select the appropriate sideband, an external 90° Solder the exposed pad on the underside of the HMC908A to a
hybrid coupler is needed. For applications not requiring operation low thermal and electrical impedance ground plane. This pad is
to dc, using an off chip, dc blocking capacitor is recommended. typically soldered to an exposed opening in the solder mask on the
For applications that require the LO signal at the output to be evaluation board. Connect these ground vias to all other ground
suppressed, use a bias tee or RF feed. Ensure that the source or layers on the evaluation board to maximize heat dissipation from
sink current used for LO suppression is <5 mA for each IF port the device package. Figure 80 shows the PCB land pattern
to prevent damage to the device. The common-mode voltage footprint for the EV1HMC908ALC5 evaluation board.
for each IF port is 0 V.
To select the upper sideband (low-side LO), connect the IF1 pin
to the 0° port of the hybrid and connect the IF2 pin to the 90°
port of the hybrid. To select the lower sideband (high-side LO),
connect the IF1 pin to the 90° port of the hybrid and connect
the IF2 pin to the 0° port of the hybrid. The output is from the
sum port of the hybrid, and the difference port is 50 Ω
terminated.
The EV1HMC908ALC5 evaluation PCB used in the application
must use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines must have 50 Ω
impedance, and connect the package ground leads and exposed
pad directly to the ground plane, similar to Figure 82. Use a
sufficient number of via holes to connect the top and bottom
ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown in Figure 82 is
available from Analog Devices upon request.

20070-080
Figure 80. PCB Land Pattern Footprint of the EV1HMC908ALC5

VD3 VD1 VD2

2.2µF 2.2µF 2.2µF

+ + +
1nF 1nF 1nF

100pF 100pF 100pF

32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
NIC
NIC
NIC

NIC
NIC
NIC
VD1
VD2

1 NIC NIC 24
RF 2 GND NIC 23
3 RF NIC 22 HYBRID
COUPLER
4 GND HMC908A GND 21 IF1
5 NIC IF1 20
6 VD3 GND 19
7 NIC IF2 18
8 NIC GND 17 IF2
GND

GND
NIC

NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
LO

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

LO IF
20070-083

OUTPUT

Figure 81. Typical Application Circuit Evaluation Board Information

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HMC908A Data Sheet

20070-081
Figure 82. EV1HMC908ALC5 Evaluation PCB Top Layer

Table 6. Bill of Materials for the EV1HMC908ALC5 Evaluation PCB

Reference
Designator Description
08-0505361 Evaluation board,2 EV1HMC908ALC5.
J1, J2 PCB mount Subminiature Version A (SMA) RF connectors, SRI connector gage. J1 connects to RF, and J2 connects to LO.
J3, J4 PCB mount SMA connectors, Johnson SMA connectors. J3 connects to IF1, and J4 connects to IF2.
J5, J6, J7 DC Mill-Max pins. J5 connects to VD1, J6 connects to VD2, and J7 connects to VD3.
C1, C2, C3 100 pF capacitor, 0402 package.
C4, C5, C6 1000 pF capacitor, 0402 package.
C7, C8, C9 2.2 μF capacitor, Tantalum Case A.
R1, R2 0 Ω resistor, 0402 package.
U1 Device under test, HMC908A.
1
08-050536 is the raw bare PCB identifier. Reference EV1HMC908ALC5 when ordering the complete evaluation PCB.
2
Circuit board RF material: 10 mils Rogers 4350.

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Data Sheet HMC908A
30
PERFORMANCE AT LOWER IF FREQUENCIES IMAGE REJECTION (dBc)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
The HMC908A can operate at low IF frequencies approaching 25

dc. Figure 83 shows the conversion gain and image rejection

IMAGE REJECTION (dB/dBc)

CONVERSION GAIN AND
performance at lower IF frequencies. 20

15

10

20070-082
1 10 100 1k 10k 100k 1M 10M 100M
IF FREQUENCY (Hz)

Figure 83. Conversion Gain and Image Rejection vs. IF Frequency at Low IF
Frequencies, LO = 10.5 GHz at 0 dBm

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HMC908A Data Sheet

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
5.05 0.36
4.90 SQ 0.30
PIN 1 4.75 0.08 0.24
INDICATOR
REF
25 32 PIN 1
24 1

0.50
BSC 3.60
EXPOSED
PAD 3.50 SQ
3.40

17 8

0.38 16 9

TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW 0.20 MIN

0.32
0.26 3.50 REF
1.10 4.10 REF
1.00 SIDE VIEW
0.90 FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
SEATING FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
PLANE SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.

04-24-2017-D
PKG-004843

Figure 84. 32-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC)

(E-32-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters

ORDERING GUIDE
Model1 Temperature Range Package Body Material Lead Finish Package Description Package Option
HMC908ALC5 −40°C to +85°C Alumina Ceramic Gold 32-Terminal Ceramic LCC E-32-1
HMC908ALC5TR −40°C to +85°C Alumina Ceramic Gold 32-Terminal Ceramic LCC E-32-1
HMC908ALC5TR-R5 −40°C to +85°C Alumina Ceramic Gold 32-Terminal Ceramic LCC E-32-1
EV1HMC908ALC5 Evaluation Board
1
All models are RoHS compliant parts.

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