HMC260ALC3BTR

HMC260ALC3BTR is Analog Devices’ Hittite microwave MMIC, a GaAs-based mixer used for RF/microwave up/downconversion in transceivers and radar systems.
Key points
- It’s a compact, leadless mixer with RF, LO, and IF ports (typically a double-balanced topology for good isolation).
- Suffix cues: ALC3 indicates a RoHS-compliant package variant; BTR denotes Tape-and-Reel packaging; C3 is the package/style code.
- Typical applications: wireless receivers, microwave backhaul, satellite links, radar front-ends, and RF test equipment.
- Design notes: see the datasheet for exact RF/LO/IF frequency ranges, conversion loss, port isolation, IP3, LO drive requirements, supply voltage, and pinout.
Bottom line
- It offers a small footprint with integrated matching suitable for wide-band RF front-ends, but verify the specific electrical specs for your target frequencies.

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HMC260ALC3BTR is a GaAs MMIC RF device in a small RoHS-compliant package (TR = tape-and-reel). Key features typically cited:
- 50-ohm matched input/output
- Broadband RF performance for front-end modules (mixer/amp/LNA applications)
- Small footprint packaging (compact 8-lead/LCC style, ~3x3 mm class)
- Pb-free/RoHS compliant
- Tape-and-reel (for automated assembly)
- Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
- Moderate to high linearity (IP3) with stable gain over its operating range
- Suitable for integrated RF/microwave front-end designs
Note: for exact electrical specs (frequency range, gain, NF, P1dB, IP3, power consumption), refer to the official datasheet.

Pin count: 8 pins. Function: GaAs MMIC RF mixer (double-balanced), with RF input, LO port, and IF output for up/down conversion.

Manufacturer: Analog Devices, Inc. (Hittite Microwave Corp. originally manufactured the HMC260 family; Hittite was acquired by Analog Devices in 2014).
What kind of company: A global semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog, mixed-signal, and RF integrated circuits and systems.

HMC260ALC3BTR is a broadband RF/microwave mixer MMIC. Typical application areas include:
- RF transceivers and receivers for wireless systems (cellular, Wi‑Fi/backhaul)
- Radar and automotive radar front-ends (receivers and down/up conversion)
- Satellite/V‑SAT and point‑to‑point microwave links
- Aerospace/military RF systems requiring wideband mixing
- Test and measurement equipment (mixers in signal generators, spectrum analyzers, test benches)
It is used for upconversion and downconversion with good isolation and linearity in compact front-end modules.

8‑lead MSOP (3×3 mm) plastic surface‑mount package, Tape & Reel (TR).