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Analog Devices Inc. HMC316MS8TR
- Part No.:
- HMC316MS8TR
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Category:
- RF Mixers
- Package:
- 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
HMC316MS8TR.pdf
- Description:
- IC AMP MMIC LNA 5.0-6.0GHZ 8MSOP
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Product details
Overview
HMC316MS8 from Analog Devices (formerly Hittite Microwave) is a GaAs MMIC double-balanced mixer optimized for RF upconversion, downconversion, and modulation in 1.5–3.8 GHz systems. It delivers 7.5 dB typical conversion loss, +25 dBm input IP3, >35 dB LO/RF isolation, operates with +19 dBm LO drive, and fits in an ultra-small 8-lead surface-mount package.
For engineers reviewing the HMC316MS8 datasheet, HMC316MS8 pinout, HMC316MS8 application, or HMC316MS8 equivalent, key selection criteria include its high linearity at low LO drive, DC–1.0 GHz IF bandwidth, temperature-stable IIP3 across –40°C to +85°C, and compatibility with 50 Ω RF/IF interfaces in compact wireless infrastructure designs.
Technical Context
The HMC316MS8 implements a passive GaAs Schottky diode core with integrated planar on-chip balun transformers-eliminating external matching components. Its double-balanced architecture suppresses even-order harmonics and provides inherent LO-to-RF and LO-to-IF isolation.
Performance is specified across LO drive levels (+15 to +19 dBm) and IF frequencies (DC–1.0 GHz), with conversion loss, noise figure, and IP3 all varying predictably with frequency and drive. The device functions as both upconverter and downconverter without reconfiguration.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| RF/LO Freq Range | 1.5–3.8 GHz: supports full-band cellular, WiMAX, and fixed wireless access operation without tuning. |
| IF Bandwidth | DC–1.0 GHz: enables baseband I/Q modulation and wideband IF sampling in SDR architectures. |
| Conversion Loss | 7.5 dB typ @ 2.08 GHz RF / +19 dBm LO: defines signal path attenuation and impacts receiver NF or transmitter output power budget. |
| Input IP3 | +25 dBm typ @ +19 dBm LO: ensures robust two-tone linearity in dense spectral environments like multi-carrier basestations. |
| LO/RF Isolation | ≥32 dB min @ mid-band: reduces LO leakage into antenna paths, easing filter requirements in transceiver front-ends. |
| Operating Temp | –40°C to +85°C: validated for outdoor small cell and cable modem deployments without derating. |
| Package | 8-lead MSOP (3.0 × 3.0 × 0.8 mm): compatible with standard SMT reflow, requires direct ground-lead soldering to PCB RF ground plane. |
Pinout & Package
Package: 8-lead MSOP (3.0 × 3.0 × 0.8 mm), low-stress injection-molded plastic, Sn/Pb lead finish, MSL1 rated. All ground leads must be soldered directly to PCB RF ground per layout guidelines.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3, 4 | RF Input / IF Output (Balanced) | Differential RF port (pins 1–2) and differential IF port (pins 3–4); requires 50 Ω balanced interface or external balun. |
| 5, 6 | LO Input (Balanced) | Differential LO port (pins 5–6); accepts +15 to +19 dBm drive; internal balun enables single-ended LO with degradation. |
| 7, 8 | Ground | RF ground connections; must be soldered directly to PCB ground plane with multiple vias for low-inductance return path. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| No external components required | Integrated planar on-chip baluns eliminate discrete transformers, reducing BOM count and board area by >30% vs. hybrid mixers. |
| High linearity at low LO drive | +25 dBm IIP3 achieved at +19 dBm LO (not +23 dBm), lowering LO amplifier power and thermal load in compact modules. |
| Ultra-low profile | 0.8 mm height enables use in space-constrained RF modules, including miniaturized active antennas and mmWave subassemblies. |
| Wide IF bandwidth | DC–1.0 GHz IF supports zero-IF and complex I/Q architectures without external IF filtering or amplification stages. |
| Robust ESD protection | HBM Class 1A rating (≥250 V) allows safe handling in standard assembly lines without special ESD protocols beyond baseline precautions. |
Applications
| Cellular Basestations | Cable Modems |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Downconverting 2.5–2.7 GHz LTE signals to 0–100 MHz IF in remote radio heads. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Passive double-balanced mixer performing RF-to-IF translation with minimal added noise and distortion. Use Value: 7.5 dB conversion loss and +25 dBm IIP3 maintain SNR and ACLR compliance under multi-carrier loading without additional gain staging. |
Use Scenario: Upconverting DOCSIS 3.1 OFDM signals from baseband to 1.2–1.8 GHz upstream band. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-linearity upconverter enabling 1024-QAM modulation fidelity in full-duplex cable modems. Use Value: >32 dB LO/RF isolation prevents LO feedthrough from degrading upstream EVM; DC–1 GHz IF supports flexible digital predistortion. |
| Fixed Wireless Access | WiMAX Baseband Transceivers |
Use Scenario: Bidirectional 3.5 GHz point-to-multipoint transceivers in rural broadband units. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-role mixer used for both transmit upconversion and receive downconversion in TDD mode. Use Value: Stable performance across –40°C to +85°C eliminates calibration drift in uncooled outdoor enclosures; 0.8 mm height eases thermal stacking. |
Use Scenario: IF-sampling WiMAX transceivers converting between 2.3–2.4 GHz RF and 0–100 MHz complex I/Q baseband. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Zero-IF mixer delivering quadrature outputs with matched amplitude/phase for coherent demodulation. Use Value: Balanced ports enable direct connection to IQ demodulators; DC-coupled IF supports DC-offset calibration loops. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar double-balanced mixer applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMC1048LP3E | Wider RF range (0.1–6.0 GHz), higher conversion loss (8.5 dB typ), +23 dBm IIP3, 16-lead LCC package. | Better suited for wideband test equipment; less optimal for narrowband high-efficiency basestation front-ends. | Choose when multi-band coverage outweighs size and linearity constraints. |
| ADL5801ACPZ-R7 | Active mixer (GaAs pHEMT), 0.4–3.8 GHz, +22 dBm IIP3, 12 dB conversion gain, 24-lead LFCSP. | Requires external LO buffer; adds noise figure penalty but enables gain; larger footprint and higher power draw. | Prefer when system-level gain is needed and LO drive headroom is limited. |
Compared with HMC1048LP3E and ADL5801ACPZ-R7, the HMC316MS8 offers the smallest form factor and highest IIP3 per unit volume in the 1.5–3.8 GHz band-making it optimal for thermally constrained, high-density RF modules where passive operation and minimal external components are critical.
Availability
HMC316MS8 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for cellular basestations, cable modems, fixed wireless access systems, and WiMAX infrastructure requiring stable component supply and long-term obsolescence mitigation.
Supply support for HMC316MS8 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Analog Devices acquired Hittite Microwave in 2014 and maintains its RF/Microwave product portfolio, delivering high-performance analog, RF, and mixed-signal ICs for communications, defense, and instrumentation.
The HMC316MS8 belongs to Hittite's legacy GaAs MMIC mixer family, designed specifically for cost-sensitive, high-volume wireless infrastructure where linearity, size, and ease of integration are prioritized over active gain or ultra-wideband coverage.
FAQ
What is the recommended LO drive level for optimal performance of the HMC316MS8?
The HMC316MS8 achieves best-in-class linearity at +19 dBm LO drive, delivering +25 dBm input IP3 and 7.5 dB conversion loss at mid-band. Performance remains usable down to +15 dBm, but IIP3 drops to +20 dBm and conversion loss increases to 8 dB. Operating above +19 dBm yields diminishing returns and risks exceeding the +27 dBm absolute maximum LO rating.
Can the HMC316MS8 be used with single-ended RF, LO, or IF interfaces?
Yes-the HMC316MS8 supports single-ended operation via external baluns, though differential use is preferred. Single-ended RF/LO connections reduce LO/RF isolation by ~5–8 dB and increase conversion loss by ~0.5–1.0 dB versus differential drive. The IF port must remain differential for optimal image rejection unless an external active balun is employed.
Is the HMC316MS8 still in active production, and what is its obsolescence status?
The HMC316MS8 is marked "OBSOLETE" in official documentation, but Analog Devices continues to support it through authorized distribution channels with last-time-buy programs and extended lifecycle coordination. Aetrix Electronics maintains active inventory and provides BOM continuity planning to mitigate supply risk for legacy wireless infrastructure programs.
How does temperature affect the HMC316MS8's IIP3 performance?
HMC316MS8 IIP3 varies by ≤2 dB across –40°C to +85°C at +17 dBm LO drive, remaining ≥+23 dBm over the full operating range. This stability eliminates need for temperature compensation in outdoor small cells or uncooled cable modem designs-unlike many competing mixers whose IIP3 degrades >5 dB at temperature extremes.
What PCB layout practices are critical for achieving datasheet performance with the HMC316MS8?
Per the datasheet, all ground pins (7 and 8) must be soldered directly to a solid RF ground plane using ≥4 thermal vias per pin. RF/IF traces require controlled 50 Ω impedance; LO routing must avoid coupling to RF/IF lines. The evaluation board (P/N 101828) uses Rogers 4350 substrate-FR4 is acceptable for lower-frequency bands if trace length and grounding are rigorously controlled.
HMC316MS8TR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc.
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 8-TSSOP, 8-MSOP (0.118", 3.00mm Width)
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- RF Type:
- General Purpose
- Frequency:
- 1.5GHz ~ 3.8GHz
- Number of Mixers:
- 1
- Gain:
- -
- Noise Figure:
- 8dB
- Secondary Attributes:
- Up/Down Converter
- Current - Supply:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 8-MSOP
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
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