HMC208AMS8ETR-AN Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock
Analog Devices HMC208AMS8ETR-AN is a double-balanced passive RF mixer covering 0.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz RF and LO frequency range in a surface-mount MSOP-8 package. It delivers high linearity and low conversion loss suitable for frequency translation in wireless communication systems. Stocked by authorized distributors with worldwide shipping and competitive pricing.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 8
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- HMC208AMS8ETR-AN Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Double-balanced passive mixer architecture covering 0.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz RF/LO frequency range
- High linearity performance enabling low intermodulation distortion in demanding receiver chains
- Compact surface-mount MSOP-8 package minimizing board area in RF front-end designs
- GaAs MMIC process for consistent RF performance across production volumes
Applications
The HMC208AMS8ETR-AN is used in frequency downconversion and upconversion stages for cellular base stations, point-to-point microwave links, and test instrumentation operating in the 700 MHz to 2 GHz band. Its double-balanced topology suppresses LO feedthrough and even-order mixing products, making it well-suited for receivers and transmitters requiring clean IF output. The surface-mount package enables integration into compact RF PCB assemblies with controlled-impedance 50-ohm microstrip routing.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What RF and LO frequency coverage does the HMC208AMS8ETR-AN support for receiver front-end design?
The HMC208AMS8ETR-AN covers an RF and LO frequency range of 0.7 GHz to 2.0 GHz, making it suitable for cellular 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz band receive chains. This broad coverage allows a single mixer design to span multiple wireless bands with 50-ohm matched ports.
How does the double-balanced topology of the HMC208AMS8ETR-AN improve signal quality in a downconverter?
The double-balanced architecture cancels LO feedthrough and suppresses even-order intermodulation products at the IF output port. This reduces the need for additional filtering after the mixer stage and improves receiver dynamic range, especially in multi-carrier environments where spurious signals at 2× LO would degrade sensitivity by more than 20 dB compared to single-balanced designs.
What package does the HMC208AMS8ETR-AN use and how does it fit into a compact RF PCB layout?
The device comes in a surface-mount MSOP-8 package with a body size of approximately 3 mm × 3 mm and 0.65 mm pin pitch. This footprint allows placement in tight RF layouts with 50-ohm microstrip transmission lines, and the SMT package eliminates through-hole via inductance that would degrade performance above 1 GHz.
When is HMC208AMS8ETR-AN preferred over active mixer ICs for 1.8 GHz downconversion?
Passive double-balanced mixers like the HMC208AMS8ETR-AN are preferred over active mixers when a designer needs better IIP3 linearity and lower noise figure degradation at 1.8 GHz. The passive GaAs process delivers conversion loss typically below 8 dB with IIP3 values exceeding +15 dBm, making it well-suited for high-dynamic-range receiver front ends in test instruments and infrastructure equipment.
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