HMC1048ALC3B

Product Overview

HMC1048ALC3B from Analog Devices Inc. is a 2 GHz to 18 GHz MMIC double-balanced downconverter used for RF and microwave frequency conversion. This product detail focuses on practical mixer parameters such as RF/LO/IF range, conversion performance, linearity, drive requirements and package compatibility.

The device is suitable for receiver, transmitter, upconversion or downconversion stages where the exact suffix must be matched for package, tape-and-reel format, temperature grade and RF layout before purchase.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Analog Devices Inc.
• Part Number: HMC1048ALC3B
• Device Type: 2 GHz to 18 GHz MMIC double-balanced downconverter
• Mixer Configuration / Topology: General-purpose double-balanced passive mixer
• RF Frequency Range: 2 GHz to 18 GHz RF port range; HMC1048A lists 2.25 GHz to 18 GHz
• LO Frequency Range / Drive: LO drive level from +9 dBm to +17 dBm
• IF Frequency Range: DC to 4 GHz IF port range
• Conversion Gain / Loss: Double-balanced mixer conversion loss per band table; typical use with 100 MHz IF test condition
• Linearity / P1dB: Passive high-linearity microwave mixer for upconverter or downconverter applications
• Noise Figure / Receiver Noise: Noise performance follows conversion loss in passive mixer use
• Supply / Bias: Passive mixer core requires no dc bias
• Package / Case: LC3B / ALC3B 3 mm × 3 mm SMT package family
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C class depending on suffix
• Design Notes: The HMC1048/HMC1048A is appropriate for broadband microwave conversion when a passive 2 GHz to 18 GHz mixer is required.

Applications

Wireless infrastructure, cellular base stations, microwave radios, satellite communication equipment, radar front ends, test instruments and broadband receiver or transmitter conversion paths.

Repair, prototype and shortage-support builds where original Analog Devices / Hittite mixer suffix, package footprint and frequency plan must remain compatible with the existing RF design.

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support sourcing for HMC1048ALC3B through available stock checks, BOM consolidation and alternative-lot review. For RF mixer components, date code, MSL handling, original label condition and package integrity should be reviewed before shipment.

For production recovery, repair support or shortage coverage, Antrex Electronics can coordinate visual inspection, package verification and third-party testing when required. This helps buyers manage risk when sourcing discontinued, legacy or hard-to-find RF mixer parts.