HMC292 Equivalent & Substitute Parts Reference

Part Overview

The HMC292 is an RF Mixer IC manufactured by Analog Devices Inc., designed as a general purpose up/down converter for applications in the 16GHz to 30GHz frequency range. This component is classified as obsolete, which necessitates identification of active equivalent parts to maintain design continuity and ensure long-term component availability for new production and field service applications.

Substiute Parts

HMC292

Analog Devices Inc.In Stock: 1587HMC292 Datasheet

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HMC292A

Analog Devices Inc.In Stock: 1691HMC292A Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The HMC292A qualifies as a direct substitute based on the following substitution criteria:

Manufacturer Continuity: Both parts are manufactured by Analog Devices Inc., ensuring consistent design philosophy, process control, and technical support.

Package Compatibility: Both components are supplied as die packages with surface mount mounting type, maintaining identical physical and electrical interface requirements.

Functional Classification: Both are single-mixer RF mixer ICs designed for up/down conversion applications within overlapping frequency bands.

Regulatory Compliance: Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8542.39.0001) classifications, ensuring equivalent export and tariff treatment.

Moisture Sensitivity: Both parts maintain MSL 1 (Unlimited) rating, indicating identical moisture handling and storage requirements.

Active Product Status: The HMC292A is classified as active, providing assured long-term availability and continued manufacturer support, addressing the obsolescence status of the HMC292.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The HMC292A is the qualified substitute for the obsolete HMC292 based on manufacturer continuity, identical package configuration, and functional equivalence within the RF mixer IC category.

Product Status Consideration: The transition from obsolete HMC292 to active HMC292A ensures continued component availability and manufacturer technical support for production and field service requirements.

Compliance Advantage: The HMC292A provides explicit ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, offering enhanced regulatory documentation for applications subject to environmental compliance requirements.

Frequency Coverage: The HMC292A extends the upper frequency limit to 32GHz (compared to 30GHz for HMC292) while maintaining the lower frequency threshold at 18GHz, providing broader operational bandwidth for applications within the 18GHz to 30GHz overlap region.

Noise Performance: The HMC292A demonstrates improved noise figure specification at 9dB compared to the HMC292 at 9.5dB, representing a 0.5dB performance advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can HMC292A directly replace HMC292 in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both components share identical die package configuration, surface mount mounting type, and single-mixer topology. The HMC292A operates within the frequency range of the HMC292 (18GHz to 32GHz encompasses the 16GHz to 30GHz range), making it functionally compatible for applications operating within the 18GHz to 30GHz band.

Q: What are the key differences between HMC292 and HMC292A?

A: The primary differences are product status (obsolete versus active), noise figure specification (9.5dB versus 9dB), upper frequency limit (30GHz versus 32GHz), and regulatory compliance documentation (ROHS3 and REACH status explicitly specified for HMC292A).

Q: Are there any package or mounting differences?

A: No. Both parts are supplied as die packages with surface mount mounting type and identical moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1 Unlimited), requiring equivalent handling and assembly procedures.

Q: What compliance certifications apply to the HMC292A?

A: The HMC292A is ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected. Both parts share identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8542.39.0001) classifications.

Q: Is the HMC292A suitable for applications requiring the full 16GHz to 30GHz range?

A: The HMC292A operates from 18GHz to 32GHz. Applications requiring operation below 18GHz would fall outside the specified frequency range of the substitute part and require alternative component evaluation.