HMC527LC4TR-R5

RF mixers are active and passive electronic circuits used as a frequency converter, multiplying each of two input signals to produce two new outputs that sum and differ in frequency depending on the relative contribution of each input. Rf mixers typically convert signals between a range of dc to several GHz. The HMC527LC4TR-R5 is the most recent of many versions of RF mixers manufactured by Hittite Microwave Corporation. This mixer can be used for a variety of applications, including wireless receivers, synthesizers and up converters.

The HMC527LC4TR-R5 mixer is a low-power active device, featuring a unique design that makes it an excellent choice for use in commercial and consumer cellular applications. This mixer has a typical conversion loss of 6 dB at up to 4GHz, and its insertion loss ranges from 6 to 15 dB depending on the frequency. Furthermore, this mixer has a high 1 dB compression point of +25 dBm, meaning it is suitable for use in a high-power environment. This low-power device requires as little as 1W of power consumption and comes in a 4x4 mm plastic package.

The HMC527LC4TR-R5 also features a wide dynamic range, making it ideal for low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) and for use in broadband applications. With a typical NF of 11 dB and an IP3 of +32 dBm, this mixer has a much higher dynamic range than competing devices. The HMC527LC4TR-R5 is also highly linear, which is important for applications that require high intermodulation distortion (IMD) performance. Additionally, this device is single-ended for easy implementation.

The HMC527LC4TR-R5 mixer utilizes a patented active-feedback synthesis architecture to achieve high linearity. This synthesized design ensures that each of the two inputs is accurately tracked by its matched active-feedback gain block to provide the maximum linearity in the frequency-conversion process. This feedback tracking also eliminates the need for stringent on-wafer process flow and allows for maximum input power handling and dynamic range performance. Furthermore, this patented synthesized design also reduces noise, as it minimizes the input noise contributions.

Overall, the HMC527LC4TR-R5 is an excellent choice for use in 5G wireless applications. This RF mixer is designed to meet the stringent requirements of modern cellular and wireless systems, offering exceptional performance and reliability. In addition, its patented active-feedback synthesis architecture ensures high linearity and low noise, making it an ideal choice for use in a wide range of applications, from base stations and wireless receivers to up converters and synthesizers.