HMC1043LC3

Product Overview

HMC1043LC3 from Analog Devices Inc. is a Ka-band triple balanced MMIC mixer 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: HMC1043LC3
• Device Type: Ka-band triple balanced MMIC mixer
• Mixer Configuration / Topology: General-purpose triple balanced mixer for high-frequency conversion
• RF Frequency Range: 26 GHz to 32 GHz RF port frequency range
• LO Frequency Range / Drive: High-frequency LO plan matched to the Ka-band RF range
• IF Frequency Range: 16 GHz to 22 GHz IF port frequency range
• Conversion Gain / Loss: Triple-balanced microwave mixer conversion loss per HMC1043 datasheet band tables
• Linearity / P1dB: High-frequency mixer architecture for Ka-band transponders and sensors
• Noise Figure / Receiver Noise: Passive mixer noise figure follows conversion loss and port matching
• Supply / Bias: Passive MMIC mixer core; no external bias network for the conversion core
• Package / Case: 16-lead ceramic 3 mm × 3 mm SMT package
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C class depending on suffix
• Design Notes: Suitable for Ka-band conversion only when RF, LO and IF bands match the HMC1043 allocation.

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 HMC1043LC3 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.