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HMC521A

RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS

8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz, GaAs, MMIC, I/Q Mixer

Data Sheet (Rev. A) Product Selection Table

Part Models: 5
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Overview

Downconverter, 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz
- Conversion loss: 9 dB typical
- Image rejection: 27.5 dBc typical
- LO to RF isolation: 39 dB typical
- Input IP3: 16 dBm typical

Wide IF Bandwidth: dc to 3.5 GHz
3.9 mm × 3.9 mm, 24-terminal LCC package: 16 mm^²

The HMC521ALC4 is a compact, gallium arsenide (GaAs), monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), inphase quadrature (I/Q) mixer in a RoHS compliant, 24-terminal ceramic leadless chip carrier (LCC) package. This device can be used as either an image reject mixer or a single sideband upconverter. The mixer uses two standard, double balanced mixer cells and a 90° hybrid coupler fabricated in a GaAs, metal semiconductor field effect transistor (MESFET) process. This device is a smaller alternative to hybrid style image reject mixers and single sideband upconverter assemblies. The HMC521ALC4 eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface-mount manufacturing techniques.

Applications

Microwave and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) radios
Test equipment
Military electronic warfare (EW); electronic countermeasure (ECM); and command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I)

Part Models: 5
1ku List Price: price unavailable

Documentation

Data Sheet 2

HMC521ACHIPS Data Sheet (Rev.0) 07/16/2018

HMC521A: 8.5 GHz to 13.5 GHz, GaAs, MMIC, I/Q Mixer Data Sheet (Rev.A) 10/03/2019

ADI has always placed the highest emphasis on delivering products that meet the maximum levels of quality and reliability. We achieve this by incorporating quality and reliability checks in every scope of product and process design, and in the manufacturing process as well. "Zero defects" for shipped products is always our goal. View our quality and reliability program and certifications for more information.

Part Model	Pin/Package Drawing	Documentation	CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models
HMC521A-SX	CHIPS OR DIE	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
HMC521ACHIPS	CHIPS OR DIE	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
HMC521ALC4	24-Lead LCC (4 x 4mm)	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
HMC521ALC4TR	24-Lead LCC (4 x 4mm)	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
HMC521ALC4TR-R5	24-Lead LCC (4 x 4mm)	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys

This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.

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