GaAs, MMIC Fundamental Mixer,

2.5 GHz to 7.0 GHz

Data Sheet HMC557A
FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
NIC
Conversion loss: 8 dB
LO to RF isolation: 50 dB

24

23

22

21

20

19
LO to IF isolation: 35 dB NIC 1 18 NIC
Input third-order intercept (IP3): 18 dBm GND 2 17 GND
Input second-order intercept (IP2): 55 dBm LO 3 16 RF

LO port return loss: 8 dBm GND 4 15 GND

NIC 5 NIC
RF port return loss: 10 dBm 14

NIC 6 13 NIC
Passive double balanced topology
Wide IF bandwidth: dc to 3 GHz PACKAGE

IF 9
GND 10
NIC 11
NIC 12
BASE
24-terminal ceramic leadless chip carrier package

NIC
GND
GND

13161-101
APPLICATIONS NIC = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION.

Figure 1.
WiMAX and fixed wireless
Point to point radios
Point to multipoint radios
Test equipment and sensors
Military end use

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HMC557A is a general-purpose, double balanced mixer in
a 24-terminal, ceramic leadless chip carrier, RoHS-compliant
package. The device can be used as an upconverter or down-
converter from 2.5 GHz to 7.0 GHz. This mixer is fabricated in
a gallium arsenide (GaAs) metal semiconductor field effect
transistor (MESFET) process and requires no external
components or matching circuitry.
The HMC557A provides excellent local oscillator (LO) to radio
frequency (RF) and LO to intermediate frequency (IF) isolation
due to optimized balun structures. The RoHS-compliant
HMC557A eliminates the need for wire bonding and is compatible
with high volume surface-mount manufacturing techniques.

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HMC557A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Electrical Specifications ................................................................... 3
2.5 GHz to 5.0 GHz Frequency Range ....................................... 3
5.0 GHz to 7.0 GHz Frequency Range ....................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 4
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 5
Interface Schematics..................................................................... 6
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Downconverter Performance with Upper Sideband Selected,
IF = 100 MHz ................................................................................ 7
Downconverter Performance with Upper Sideband Selected,
IF = 1000 MHz .............................................................................. 9
Downconverter Performance with Upper Sideband Selected,
IF = 2000 MHz ............................................................................ 10
Downconverter Performance with Lower Sideband Selected,
IF = 100 MHz .............................................................................. 11
REVISION HISTORY
1/16—Rev. A to Rev. B
Change to LO to RF Isolation Parameter, Table 2 ........................ 3
9/15—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Features Section............................................................ 1
Added Maximum Peak Reflow Temperature Parameter,
Table 3 ................................................................................................ 4
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 23
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23
7/15—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. B | Page 2 of 23
Data Sheet
Downconverter Performance with Lower Sideband Selected,
IF = 1000 MHz............................................................................ 12
Downconverter Performance with Lower Sideband Selected,
IF = 2000 MHz............................................................................ 13
P1dB Performance with Downconverter Mode Selected at
LO Drive = 15 dBm .................................................................... 14
Upconverter Performance with Upper Sideband Selected,
IF = 100 MHz .............................................................................. 15
Upconverter Performance with Upper Sideband Selected,
IF = 1000 MHz............................................................................ 16
Upconverter Performance with Upper Sideband Selected,
IF = 2000 MHz............................................................................ 17
Upconverter Performance with Lower Sideband Selected,
IF = 100 MHz .............................................................................. 18
Upconverter Performance with Lower Sideband Selected,
IF = 1000 MHz............................................................................ 19
Upconverter Performance with Lower Sideband Selected,
IF = 2000 MHz............................................................................ 20
Spurious Performance with Upper Sideband Selected,
IF = 100 MHz .............................................................................. 21
Applications Information .............................................................. 22
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 23
Data Sheet HMC557A

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.5 GHz TO 5.0 GHz FREQUENCY RANGE
TA = 25°C, IF = 100 MHz, LO drive = 15 dBm. All measurements performed as a downconverter with the upper sideband selected, unless
otherwise noted.

Table 1.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
OPERATING CONDITIONS
RF Frequency Range 2.5 5.0 GHz
LO Frequency Range 2.5 5.0 GHz
IF Frequency Range DC 3 GHz
PERFORMANCE
Conversion Loss 8 10.5 dB
Noise Figure, Single Sideband (SSB) 8 dB
LO to RF Isolation 40 50 dB
LO to IF Isolation 26 35 dB
RF to IF Isolation 20 dB
Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3) 14 18 dBm
Input Second-Order Intercept (IP2) 55 dBm
Input Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 10 dBm
RF Port Return Loss 10 dB
LO Port Return Loss 8 dB

5.0 GHz TO 7.0 GHz FREQUENCY RANGE

TA = 25°C, IF = 100 MHz, LO drive = 15 dBm. All measurements performed as a downconverter with the upper sideband selected, unless
otherwise noted.

Table 2.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
OPERATING CONDITIONS
RF Frequency Range 5.0 7.0 GHz
LO Frequency Range 5.0 7.0 GHz
IF Frequency Range DC 3 GHz
PERFORMANCE
Conversion Loss 8.5 10.5 dB
Noise Figure, Single Sideband (SSB) 8.5 dB
LO to RF Isolation 37 43 dB
LO to IF Isolation 25 33 dB
RF to IF Isolation 25 dB
Input Third-Order Intercept (IP3) 14 18 dBm
Input Second-Order Intercept (IP2) 55 dBm
Input Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 10 dBm
RF Port Return Loss 12 dB
LO Port Return Loss 12 dB

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HMC557A Data Sheet

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Table 3. Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
Parameter Rating stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
RF Input Power 25 dBm or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
LO Input Power 27 dBm section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
Channel Temperature 175°C the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
Continuous PDISS (T = 85°C), Derate 972 mW affect product reliability.
10.81 mW/°C Above 85°C)
Thermal Resistance (Channel to Ground Pad) 92.5°C/W ESD CAUTION
Maximum Peak Reflow Temperature 260°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C
ESD Sensitivity, Human Body Model (HBM) 1000 V (Class 1C)

Rev. B | Page 4 of 23
Data Sheet HMC557A

PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

24 NIC
23 NIC
22 NIC
21 NIC
20 NIC
19 NIC
NIC 1 18 NIC
GND 2 17 GND
LO 3 HMC557A 16 RF
GND 4 TOP VIEW 15 GND
(Not to Scale)
NIC 5 14 NIC
NIC 6 13 NIC

7
8
IF 9
GND 10
NIC 11
NIC 12
NIC
GND
NOTES
1. NIC = NO INTERNAL CONNECTION.
2. CONNECT THE EXPOSED PAD TO A

13161-102
LOW IMPEDANCE THERMAL AND
ELECTRICAL GROUND PLANE.

Figure 2. Pin Configuration

Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions

Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1, 5 to 7, 11 to NIC No Internal Connection. No connection is required on these pins. These pins are not internally
14, 18 to 24 connected. However, all data is measured with these pins connected to RF/dc ground externally.
2, 4, 8, 10, 15, 17 GND Ground Connect. Connect these pins and the package bottom to RF/dc ground.
3 LO Local Oscillator Port. This pin is dc-coupled and matched to 50 Ω.
9 IF Intermediate Frequency Port. This pin is dc-coupled. For applications not requiring operation to dc,
block this pin externally using a series capacitor with a value chosen to pass the necessary IF frequency
range. For operation to dc, this pin must not source or sink more than 2 mA of current or device
nonfunctionality or device failure may result.
16 RF Radio Frequency Port. This pin is dc-coupled and matched to 50 Ω.
EPAD Exposed Pad. Connect the exposed pad to a low impedance thermal and electrical ground plane.

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HMC557A Data Sheet
INTERFACE SCHEMATICS
GND IF

13161-077

13161-079
Figure 3. GND Interface Schematic Figure 5. IF Interface Schematic

LO RF

13161-080
13161-078

Figure 4. LO Interface Schematic Figure 6. RF Interface Schematic

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Data Sheet HMC557A

TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH UPPER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 100 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C RF TO IF
TA = +25°C LO TO RF
TA = –40°C LO TO IF
–10
–4
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–20

ISOLATION (dB)
–8

–30

–12
–40

–16
–50

–20 –60

13161-001

13161-004
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF/LO FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 7. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 10. Isolation vs. RF/LO Frequency
LO Drive = 15 dBm
0 0
LO = 9dBm
LO = 11dBm
LO = 13dBm –5
–4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

LO RETURN LOSS (dB)

–10

–8
–15

–20
–12

–25

–16
–30 TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
–20 –35
13161-002

13161-005
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) LO FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 8. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives Figure 11. LO Port Return Loss vs. LO Frequency, LO Drive = 15 dBm

0 0
CONVERSION GAIN TA = +85°C
IF RETURN LOSS TA = +25°C
–5 –5 TA = –40°C
RF RETURN LOSS (dB)

–10 –10
RESPONSE (dB)

–15 –15

–20 –20

–25 –25

–30 –30

–35 –35
13161-003

13161-006

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

IF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 9. Conversion Gain and IF Return Loss Response vs. IF Frequency, Figure 12. RF Port Return Loss vs. RF Frequency, LO Frequency = 4.6 GHz,
LO Frequency = 4.5 GHz LO Drive = 15 dBm

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HMC557A Data Sheet
30 30

25 25

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)
15 15

10 10

LO = 9dBm
5 5 LO = 11dBm
TA = +85°C LO = 13dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 15dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 17dBm
0 0

13161-007

13161-008
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 13. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 15. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
80 80
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
70 TA = –40°C 70

60 60
IP2 (dBm)

IP2 (dBm)

50 50

40 40

30 30
LO = 9dBm
LO = 11dBm
20 20 LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
10 10
13161-009

13161-010
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 14. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 16. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm

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Data Sheet HMC557A
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH UPPER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 1000 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-012
13161-011
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 17. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 20. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
25 25

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

LO = 9dBm
5 5 LO = 11dBm
LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
0 0
13161-013

13161-014
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 18. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 21. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
80 80
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
70 TA = –40°C 70

60 60
IP2 (dBm)

IP2 (dBm)

50 50

40 40

30 30
LO = 9dBm
LO = 11dBm
20 20 LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
10 10
13161-015

13161-016

2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 19. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 22. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm

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HMC557A Data Sheet
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH UPPER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 2000 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-017

13161-018
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 23. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 26. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
25 25 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
13161-019

13161-020
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 24. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 27. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
80 80
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
70 TA = –40°C 70

60 60
IP2 (dBm)

IP2 (dBm)

50 50

40 40

30 30
LO = 9dBm
LO = 11dBm
20 20 LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
10 10
13161-021

13161-022

2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 25. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 28. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm

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Data Sheet HMC557A
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 100 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-023

13161-024
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 29. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 32. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30

25 25

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

LO = 9dBm
LO = 11dBm
5 5
TA = +85°C LO = 13dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 15dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 17dBm
0 0
13161-025

13161-026
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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 Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
80 80
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
70 TA = –40°C 70

60 60
IP2 (dBm)

50 50
IP2 (dB)

40 40

30 30
LO = 9dBm
LO = 11dBm
20 20 LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
10 10
13161-027

13161-028

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 31. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 34. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm

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HMC557A Data Sheet
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 1000 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-030
13161-029
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 35. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 38. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
25 25 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

20 20
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0

13161-032
13161-031

2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 36. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 39. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
80 80
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
70 TA = –40°C 70

60 60
IP2 (dBm)
IP2 (dBm)

50 50

40 40

30 30
LO = 9dBm
LO = 11dBm
20 20 LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
10 10
13161-034
13161-033

2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 37. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 40. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm

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Data Sheet HMC557A
DOWNCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 2000 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-035

13161-036
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 41. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 44. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
25 25

20 20
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

LO = 9dBm
5 5 LO = 11dBm
LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
0 0

13161-038
13161-037

2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
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 Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
80 80
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
70 TA = –40°C 70

60 60
IP2 (dBm)
IP2 (dBm)

50 50

40 40

30 30
LO = 9dBm
LO = 11dBm
20 20 LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
10 10
13161-040
13161-039

2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 43. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 46. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm

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HMC557A Data Sheet
P1dB PERFORMANCE WITH DOWNCONVERTER MODE SELECTED AT LO DRIVE = 15 dBm
16 16
TA = +85°C TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C TA = –40°C
14 14
P1dB (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)
12 12

10 10

8 8

6 6

13161-041

13161-042
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
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 Temperatures,
IF = 100 MHz, USB IF = 1000 MHz, USB
16 16
TA = +85°C TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C TA = –40°C
14 14
P1dB (dBm)

P1dB (dBm)

12 12

10 10

8 8

6 6
13161-043

13161-044
2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 48. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 51. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
IF = 2000 MHz, USB IF = 100 MHz, LSB

16 16
TA = +85°C TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C TA = –40°C
14 14
P1dB (dBm)

12
P1dB (dBm)

12

10 10

8 8

6 6
13161-046
13161-045

2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 49. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 52. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,
IF = 1000 MHz, LSB IF = 2000 MHz, LSB

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Data Sheet HMC557A
UPCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH UPPER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 100 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-047

13161-048
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 53. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 56. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
25 25 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 54. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 57. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
12
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
10

8
P1dB (dBm)

0
13161-051

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 55. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,

LO Drive = 15 dBm

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HMC557A Data Sheet
UPCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH UPPER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 1000 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-052

13161-053
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 58. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 61. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
25 25 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
13161-054

13161-055
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 59. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 62. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
12
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
10

8
P1dB (dBm)

0
13161-056

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 60. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,

LO Drive = 15 dBm

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Data Sheet HMC557A
UPCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH UPPER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 2000 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-057

13161-058
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 63. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 66. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
25 25 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
13161-059

13161-060
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 64. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 67. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
12
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
10

8
P1dB (dBm)

0
13161-061

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 65. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,

LO Drive = 15 dBm

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HMC557A Data Sheet
UPCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 100 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-062

13161-063
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 68. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 71. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
25 25 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

20 20
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0

13161-065
13161-064

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 69. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 72. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
12
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
10

8
P1dB (dBm)

0
13161-066

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 70. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,

LO Drive = 15 dBm

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Data Sheet HMC557A
UPCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 1000 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
LO = 15dBm
–4 –4
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-067

13161-068
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 73. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 76. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
25 25 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
13161-069

13161-070
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 74. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 77. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
12
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
10

8
P1dB (dBm)

0
13161-071

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 75. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,

LO Drive = 15 dBm

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HMC557A Data Sheet
UPCONVERTER PERFORMANCE WITH LOWER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 2000 MHz
0 0
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
–4 –4 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

CONVERSION GAIN (dB)

–8 –8

–12 –12

–16 –16

–20 –20

13161-072

13161-073
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 78. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 81. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
30 30
TA = +85°C LO = 9dBm
TA = +25°C LO = 11dBm
TA = –40°C LO = 13dBm
25 25 LO = 15dBm
LO = 17dBm

20 20
IP3 (dBm)

IP3 (dBm)

15 15

10 10

5 5

0 0
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13161-075
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz) RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 79. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures, Figure 82. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at Various LO Drives
LO Drive = 15 dBm
12
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
TA = –40°C
10

8
P1dB (dBm)

0
13161-076

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 80. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency at Various Temperatures,

LO Drive = 15 dBm

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Data Sheet HMC557A
SPURIOUS PERFORMANCE WITH UPPER SIDEBAND SELECTED, IF = 100 MHz
Mixer spurious products are measured in dBc from the IF output power level. Spur values are (M × RF) − (N × LO).
M × N Spurious Outputs
RF frequency = 5 GHz, RF input power = −10 dBm, LO frequency = 4.9 GHz, LO drive = 15 dBm.
N × LO
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 N/A1 +3.6 +33.3 +25.2 +43.3 +28.6
1 +15.9 +0.00 +31.7 +38.1 +60.8 +73.4
2 +74.8 +64.7 +61.2 +63.6 +79.5 +75.1
M × RF
3 +74.2 +78.6 +80.8 +72 +78.5 +79.2
4 +73.2 +77.5 +75.3 +78 +90.7 +79.3
5 −92.8 +72.7 +76.7 +77.6 +81.3 +88.9
1
N/A means not applicable.

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HMC557A Data Sheet

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

13161-082
Figure 83. Evaluation Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

Table 5. List of Materials for Evaluation PCB It is recommended that the application circuit board use RF circuit
EV1HMC557ALC41 design techniques. Use signal lines with a 50 Ω impedance, and
connect the package ground leads and exposed pad directly to
Item Description
the ground plane. Use a sufficient number of via holes to connect
J1, J2, J3 Johnson SMA connector
the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board
U1 HMC557ALC4 mixer
shown in Figure 83 is available from Analog Devices, Inc., upon
PCB2 118703 evaluation PCB3
request.
1
Reference this number when ordering the complete evaluation PCB.
2
The circuit board material is Rogers 4350.
3
This is the bare PCB of the evaluation PCB kit (see Figure 83).

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Data Sheet HMC557A

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
4.13 0.36
4.00 SQ 0.30
3.87 PIN 1
PIN 1 0.24 (0.32 × 0.32)
INDICATOR 19 24
18 1

0.50
BSC
EXPOSED 2.50 SQ
PAD

13 6
12 7

TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

2.50 REF

1.02 MAX SIDE VIEW 3.10 BSC

FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF

THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
SEATING THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
PLANE FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.

04-03-2015-A
PKG-000000

Figure 84. 24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]

(E-24-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters

ORDERING GUIDE
Temperature Package Body Lead MSL Package Package
Model Range Material Finish Rating1 Branding2 Description Option
HMC557ALC4 −40°C to +85°C Alumina Ceramic Gold over MSL3 H557A 24-Lead LCC E-24-1
Nickel XXXX
HMC557ALC4TR −40°C to +85°C Alumina Ceramic Gold over MLS3 H557A 24-Lead LCC E-24-1
Nickel XXXX
HMC557ALC4TR-R5 −40°C to +85°C Alumina Ceramic Gold over MLS3 H557A 24-Lead LCC E-24-1
Nickel XXXX
EV1HMC557ALC4 Evaluation Board
1
Maximum peak reflow temperature of 260°C.
2
Four-digit lot number = XXXX.

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