HMC8191 6 GHz to 26 GHz Wideband I/Q Mixer

HMC8191 is a passive wideband I/Q MMIC mixer that can be used either as an image reject mixer for receiver operations or as single sideband upconverter for transmitter operations. With RF and LO range of 6 GHz to 26.5 GHz, and IF bandwidth of dc to 5 GHz, HMC8191 is ideal for applications requiring wide frequency range, excellent RF performance and a simpler design with fewer parts and a smaller PCB footprint. A single HMC8191 can replace multiple narrowband mixers in a design.

The inherent I/Q architecture of HMC8191 allows it to offer excellent image rejection and thereby eliminate the need for expensive filtering for unwanted sidebands. The mixer also provides excellent LO-RF and LO-IF isolation and reduces the effect of LO leakage to ensure signal integrity.

Being a passive mixer, HMC8191 does not require any dc power sources. It offers lower noise figure compared to active mixer, ensuring superior dynamic range for high performance and precision applications.

HMC8191 is fabricated on a GaAs MESFET process and uses Analog Devices mixer cells and a 90° hybrid. It is available in a compact 4 mm × 4 mm, 24-lead LFCSP package and operates over a −40°C to +85°C temperature range. An evaluation board for this part is also available.

Applications
  • Test and measurement instrumentation
  • Military, aerospace and defense applications
  • Microwave point-to-point base stations
Features and Benefits
  • Passive, wideband I/Q mixer
  • RF & LO range: 6 to 26.5 GHz
  • Wide IF of dc to 5 GHz
  • Single ended RF, LO and IF
  • Conversion loss: -10 dB
  • Input IP3: 24 dBm (typical)
  • Image rejection: 25 dBm (typical)
  • High LO-RF isolation: 35 dB
  • High LO-IF isolation: 37 dB
  • Phase Balance: + 5°
  • Exposed paddle, 4 mm × 4 mm, 24-lead LFCSP package
  • RF & Microwave
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    HMC8191: 6 GHz to 26 GHz Wideband I/Q Mixer (Rev. PrB)PDF 443.07 K
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    HMC8191LC4 Pre-Release24 ld LCC (4x4mm w/2.5mm EP) OTH 5071.3761.14Y
    HMC8191LC4TR Pre-Release24 ld LCC (4x4mm w/2.5mm EP) REEL 100-40 to 85C00Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    EV1HMC8191LC4Evaluation Board-1Y
    Reference Materials
    HMC8191: 6 GHz to 26 GHz Wideband I/Q Mixer (Rev. PrB) hmc8191
    The Changing Landscape of Frequency Mixing Components ad8342