Device Overview

General Description

The MDPX-00001CH is a broadband passive MMIC duplexer, a combination of two bandpass filters, capable of multiplexing low band 13.2 to 15.4 GHz and high band 17.4 to 20.3 GHz signals. Passive GaAs MMIC technology allows production of smaller filter constructions that replace larger form factor circuit board constructions. Tight fabrication tolerances allow for less unit-to-unit variation than traditional filter technologies. Low unit to unit variation allows for accurate simulations using the provided S3P file taken from measured production units.

Photo of MDPX-00001CH

Features

  • 16.8 GHz Crossover Point
  • Low <2dB Typical Insertion Loss in Passband
  • High Stop Band Suppression
  • Excellent Return Loss

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MDPX-00001CHPassive MMIC DuplexerCH

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2023-08-30Datasheet Initial Release
A2024-01-05Updated Production Test Criteria
B2024-02-20Updated Package Dimension

Rev: B | Copyright © 2023 - 2024 Marki Microwave LLC.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MDPX-00001CH package outline drawing is shown below.

Diagram of the port configuration for MDPX-00001CH

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pad 1Input/common Pad 1 is the common port. This pad is DC short to ground and DC open to all other pads.Equivalent circuit for the Input/common
Pad 2RF High Band Pad 2 is the high band pass filter. This pad is DC short to ground and is DC open to all other pads.Equivalent circuit for the RF High Band
Pad 3RF Low Band Pad 3 is the low band pass filter. This pad is DC short to ground and is DC open all other pads.Equivalent circuit for the RF Low Band

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. If these limits are exceeded, the device may be inoperable or have a reduced lifetime.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
DC Current, at any Port 1.2A
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-3.10 x 4.10 mm

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All bare die are 100% visually inspected and RF performance is guaranteed by sample testing.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
1 dBc High Passband -- -17.4-20.3GHz
1 dBc Low Passband -- -13.2-15.4GHz
3 dBc High Passband -- -17.2-20.8GHz
3 dBc Low Passband -- -13-15.7GHz
Common Port Return Loss -17.4 20.3-23-dB
Common Port Return Loss -13.2 15.4-21-dB
Group Delay, High Band -17.4 20.3-360-ps
Group Delay, Low Band -13.2 15.4-473-ps
High Band Center Frequency -- --18.8-GHz
High Pass Filter, Pass Band Insertion Loss -18.8 18.8-1.76-dB
High Pass Filter, Pass Band Return Loss -17.4 20.3-18-dB
Impedance -- --50-Ω
Isolation -0 13.4-77-dB
Isolation -16.5 40-59-dB
Low Band Center Frequency -- --14.3-GHz
Low Pass Filter, Pass Band Insertion Loss -14.3 14.3-1.91-dB
Low Pass Filter, Pass Band Return Loss -13.2 15.4-24-dB
Stopband Suppression, High Band -0 13.4-57-dB
Stopband Suppression, High Band -21.9 40-51-dB
Stopband Suppression, Low Band -0 10.4-60-dB
Stopband Suppression, Low Band -16.5 40-55-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-00001CH
Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-00001CH
Return Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-00001CH
Return Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-00001CH
Common Port Return Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-00001CH
Isolation (dB) graph for MDPX-00001CH
Low Band Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-00001CH
High Band Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-00001CH

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Low Band Group Delay (ps) graph for MDPX-00001CH
High Band Group Delay (ps) graph for MDPX-00001CH

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Download : Outline 2D Drawing

Outline Drawing

NOTES: Unless Otherwise Specified

1. Material: CH Substrate is .004" Thick GaAs.
2. Finish: I/O traces and ground plane is 5 Microns Au.
3. Tolerance for X, Y dimensions are ±.002 in.
4. Tolerance for Z dimension is ±.0005 in.
5. Tolerance for pad location is ±.0001 in.

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