HMC-C046

RF Mixers Overview

The HMC-C046 is a passive I/Q MMIC mixer housed in a miniature hermetic module. It operates within the frequency range of 20 GHz to 31 GHz. The device integrates two standard Hittite double-balanced mixer units and a 90-degree hybrid coupler. This configuration enables its use as an Image Reject Mixer (IRM) or a Single Sideband upconverter. The component is designed for high-frequency RF applications requiring precise phase and amplitude balance.

RF Mixers Feature Summary

• Passive I/Q MMIC architecture integrated into a single hermetic package
• Capable of functioning as an Image Reject Mixer (IRM)
• Supports Single Sideband upconversion operations
• Utilizes dual double-balanced mixer cells with internal quadrature coupling

RF Mixers Applications

• VSAT communication systems
• Microwave point-to-point links
• Image reject receiver architectures
• Single sideband modulation schemes

RF Mixers Procurement Notes

Verify component status carefully, as the HMC-C046 is listed as obsolete in multiple distributor databases. Confirm availability through official Analog Devices channels or authorized legacy stockholders. Ensure that the specific hermetic package requirements align with current system design constraints before procurement planning.

RF Mixers Selection Notes

Select this component when a compact, passive I/Q solution is required for frequencies between 20 GHz and 31 GHz. It is suitable for designs prioritizing image rejection performance without active biasing complexity. Consider the hermetic packaging for environmental protection needs in specialized RF environments.

RF Mixers Part Context

This part belongs to the Hittite Microwave Corporation product line, now part of Analog Devices Inc. It represents a specialized RF module category focusing on balanced mixer topologies. The HMC-C046 specifically addresses the need for integrated quadrature mixing in millimeter-wave bands.

RF Mixers Replacement Considerations

No public confirmed substitute part numbers are available in the provided documentation. Due to the obsolete lifecycle status, direct replacements may require architectural redesign or evaluation of newer generation I/Q mixers from the manufacturer's current portfolio.