Analog Devices

The HMC544A & HMC544AE are low cost SPDT switches in 6-lead SOT26 packages for use in transmitreceive applications which require very low insertion loss at medium power levels. These devices can control signals from DC to 4.0 GHz and are especially suited for 450, 900, 1900, 2300, and 2700 MHz applications with <0.5 dB insertion loss. This GaAs PHEMT design provides exceptional linearity performance of +36 dBm 1dB compression point and +60 dBm third order intercept at +3 volt bias. RF1 and RF2 are reflective opens when "Off". On-chip circuitry allows positive control operation at very low DC current.APPLICATIONSCellular/PCS/3G InfrastructureBasestations & RepeatersWLAN, WiMAX and WiBroMicrowave and Fixed Wireless Radios

The HMC545A and HMC545AE are low-cost SPDT switches in 6-lead SOT26 plastic packages for use in general switching applications which require very low insertion loss and very small size. With 0.25 dB typical loss, these devices can control signals from DC to 3.0 GHz and are especially suited for IF and RF applications including Cellular/3G, ISM, automotive and portables. The design provides exceptional insertion loss performance, ideal for filter and receiver switching. RF1 and RF2 are reflective shorts when "Off". The two control voltages require a minimal amount of DC current and offer compatibility with CMOS and some TTL logic families.APPLICATIONSThe HMC545A / HMC545AE is ideal for:Cellular/3G InfrastructurePrivate Mobile Radio HandsetsWLAN, WiMAX & WiBroAutomotive TelematicsTest Equipment

The HMC546LP2E is a failsafe SPDT switch in a leadless DFN surface-mount plastic package for use in transmit/receive and LNA protection applications that require very low distortion and high power handling of up to 10 watts.The HMC546LP2E requires external matching and is suitable for narrow-band applications within 200 MHz to 2700 MHz.This narrow-band switch is well suited for WiMAX and WiBro repeaters, private mobile radio (PMR), and automotive telematic applications. The design provides exceptional P0.1dB of 40 dBm and IIP3 of 65 dBm on the transmit (Tx) port. The failsafe topology allows the switch to provide a low loss path from RFC to Tx, when no dc power is available.ApplicationsLNA protection, WiMAX, and WiBroCellular, PCS, 3G, and TD-SCDMA infrastructurePrivate mobile radio and public safety handsetsAutomotive telematics

The HMC547 is a general-purpose broadband high isolation nonreflective GaAs MESFET SPDT switch in a ceramic 3 mm x 3 mm leadless surface-mount package or a low cost leadless QFN surface-mount plastic package. Covering DC to 28.0 GHz, the switch offers more than 40 dB isolation and less than 2 dB insertion loss at midband and features >50 dB isolation up to 5 GHz and >45 dB isolation up to 15 GHz. The wide bandwidth, fast switching, and compact size make this absorptive SPDT ideal for military EW/ECM and test equipment applications. The switch operates using complementary negative control voltage logic lines of −5/0 V and requires no bias supply.ApplicationsFiber optics and broadband telecomMicrowave radios and VSATMilitary, radar, and ECMTest instrumentationBasestation infrastructure

The HMC551LP4(E) is a high linearity, double balanced Converter ICs that operates from 0.8 to 1.2 GHz and delivers a +27 dBm input third order intercept point. The LO amplifier output and high dynamic range mixer input are positioned so that an external LO filter can be placed in series between them. The converter provides 27 dB of LO to RF isolation and is ideal for upconverter and downconverter applications.The IC operates from a single +5V supply consuming 62 mA of current and accepts a LO drive level of -4 to +4 dBm. The design requires no external baluns and supports IF frequencies between DC and 300 MHz. The HMC551LP4(E) is pin for pin compatible with the HMC552LP4(E) which operates from 1.6 to 3.0 GHz.ApplicationsCellular / 3G InfrastructureBase Stations & RepeatersGSM, CDMA & W-CDMAPLMR & ISM

The HMC553 devices are passive (HMC553) and general purpose (HMC553LC3B) double-balanced mixers that are available in a chip (HMC553) and a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package (HMC553LC3B), both of which can be used as an upconverter or downconverter between 7 GHz and 14 GHz. These mixers are fabricated in a GaAs metal semiconductor field effect transistor (MESFET) process, and require no external components or matching circuitry. The HMC553 devices provide excellent LO to RF and LO to IF isolation due to optimized balun structures and operates with LO drive levels as low as 9 dBm. Measurements were made with the HMC553 chip mounted into in a 50 Ω test fixture and includes the parasitic effects of wire bond assembly. Connections were made with a 1 mil wire bond with minimal length (<12 mil). The RoHS compliant HMC553LC3B eliminates the need for wire bonding, and is compatible with high volume surface mount manufacturing techniques.ApplicationsPoint-to-point radiosPoint-to-multipoint radiosTest equipment and sensorsMilitary end useMicrowave radioSpaceCommunications, radar, and electronic warfare (EW)

The HMC554ALC3B is a general-purpose, double balanced mixer in a leadless RoHS compliant leadless chip carrier (LCC) package that can be used as an upconverter or downconverter between 10 GHz and 20 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 HMC554ALC3B provides excellent local oscillator (LO) to RF and LO to intermediate frequency (IF) isolation due to optimized balun structures. The RoHS compliant HMC554ALC3B eliminates the need for wire bonding and is compatible with high volume surface-mount manufacturing techniques.ApplicationsMicrowave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radiosTest equipmentMilitary electronic warfare (EW); electronic countermeasure (ECM); and command, control, communications and intelligence (C3I)

The HMC555 is a compact I/Q MMIC mixer which can be used as either an Image Reject Mixer or a Single Sideband Upconverter. The chip utilizes two double balanced mixer cells and a 90 degree hybrid fabricated in a GaAs MESFET process. All data shown below is taken with the chip mounted in a 50 Ohm test fixture and includes the effects of 1 mil diameter x 12 mil length bond wires on each port.A low frequency quadrature hybrid was used to produce a 100 MHz USB IF output. This compact mixer is a much more compact alternative to hybrid style Image Reject Mixers and Single Sideband Upconverter assemblies, and is ideal for microwave radio applications. The redundant IF port connections located on opposing sides of the HMC555 chip, provide added layout flexibility.ApplicationsMicrowave RadioSatellite Communication SystemsMilitary End UseTest Equipment & Sensors

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 downconverter 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.ApplicationsWiMAX and fixed wirelessPoint to point radiosPoint to multipoint radiosTest equipment and sensorsMilitary end use