Device Overview

General Description

The MDPX-0305 is a broadband passive MMIC diplexer, a combination high pass and loss pass filter, capable of multiplexing low frequency DC to 3 GHz and high frequency 10 to 26.5 GHz signals. It can also be used as a reflectionless high pass or low pass filter when terminated with an internal/external 50 Ohm load. 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. The MDPX-0305 is available as a connectorized module and as wire bondable die. Low unit to unit variation allows for accurate simulations using the provided S3P file taken from measured production units.

Photo of MDPX-0305CH

Features

  • 4 GHz Crossover Point
  • Low <1dB typical Insertion Loss in Pass band
  • High Stop Band Suppression
  • Reflectionless Filter
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

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Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MDPX-0305CHPassive MMIC 3 GHz Diplexer/Reflectionless FilterCH

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2021-07-01Datasheet initial Release
A2022-03-01CH Wire Bondable Die Added

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Based on the top-down view of the MDPX-0305CH on the previous page. The MDPX-0305CH can be used as a Diplexer, reflectionless LPF, or reflectionless HPF depending on the configuration of each port which can be seen below in the Configuration Array. For configuration A, input to the diplexer is port 1, port 2 will be the output after passing through the HPF, port 3 will be terminated with port 3R, port 4 will be the output after passing through the LPF. Please see Bonding Diagram For Configuration A to see proper wire bonding arrangement.

Diagram of the port configuration for MDPX-0305CH

Port Functions

Configuration A - Diplexer 1

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 Port 1 is DC short to Port 4 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input/common
Pad 2RF High Band Port 2 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the RF High Band
Pad 3Terminated Port 3 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 4RF Low Band Port 4 is DC short to Port 1 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the RF Low Band

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Configuration B - Diplexer 2

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pad 1RF Low Band Port 1 is DC short to Port 4 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the RF Low Band
Pad 2Terminated Port 2 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 3RF High Band Port 3 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the RF High Band
Pad 4Input/common Port 4 is DC short to Port 1 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input/common

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Configuration C - Reflectionless HPF 1

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 Port 1 is DC short to Port 4 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input/common
Pad 2RF High Band Port 2 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the RF High Band
Pad 3Terminated Port 3 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 4Terminated Port 4 is DC short to Port 1 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated

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Configuration D - Reflectionless HPF 2

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pad 1Terminated Port 1 is DC short to Port 4 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 2Terminated Port 2 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 3RF High Band Port 3 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the RF High Band
Pad 4Input/common Port 4 is DC short to Port 1 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input/common

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Configuration E - Reflectionless LPF 1

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 Port 1 is DC short to Port 4 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input/common
Pad 2Terminated Port 2 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 3Terminated Port 3 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 4RF Low Band Port 4 is DC short to Port 1 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the RF Low Band

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Configuration F - Reflectionless LPF 2

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pad 1RF Low Band Port 1 is DC short to Port 4 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the RF Low Band
Pad 2Terminated Port 2 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 3Terminated Port 3 is DC short to ground and open to all other ports.Equivalent circuit for the Terminated
Pad 4Input/common Port 4 is DC short to Port 1 and open to the other two ports and ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input/common

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Storage Temperature 100°C
Maximum Survivable Operating Temperature 100°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Minimum Survivable Operating Temperature -65°C
RF Power Handling 30dBm
Spec Guaranteed Operating Temperature 25°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-1.38x1.25 mm

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed +25°C for UB package, measured in a 50Ω system.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
1 dBc High Passband --- -5-26.5GHz
1 dBc Low Passband --- -0-3GHz
30 dBc Low Pass Rejection Point -2.5 to 5 GHz
2.5 5-15-dB
30 dBc Low Pass Rejection Point -DC to 2.5 GHz
0 2.52541-dB
Common Port Return Loss -5 to 26.5 GHz
5 26.51020-dB
Common Port Return Loss -DC to 3 GHz
0 31025-dB
High Pass Filter, Pass Band Insertion Loss -5 to 26.5 GHz
5 26.5-0.9-dB
High Pass Filter, Pass Band Return Loss -5 to 26.5 GHz
5 26.51020-dB
Impedance --- --50-Ω
Isolation -16 to 26.5 GHz
16 26.52545-dB
Isolation -5 to 16 GHz
5 163047-dB
Isolation -DC to 2.5 GHz
0 2.52540-dB
Low Pass Filter, Pass Band Insertion Loss -DC to 3 GHz
0 3-1-dB
Low Pass Filter, Pass Band Return Loss -DC to 3 GHz
0 31025-dB
Low Pass Filter, Stop Band Rejection -16 to 26.5 GHz
16 26.52040-dB
Low Pass Filter, Stop Band Rejection -5 to 16 GHz
5 162545-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-0305CH
Adjacent Isolation (dB) graph for MDPX-0305CH
Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-0305CH
Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-0305CH
Return Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-0305CH
Return Loss (dB) graph for MDPX-0305CH
Band 1 Group Delay (ps) graph for MDPX-0305CH
Band 1 Group Delay (ps) graph for MDPX-0305CH

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Download : Outline 2D Drawing

Outline Drawing

Notes:

  1. CH substrate is .004 thick GaAs.
  2. I/O trace is 5 microns Au. Ground is 4 microns Au.
  3. Tolerance for X, Y dimensions is ± 0.002 in.
    Tolerance for Z dimension is ± 0.0005 in.
    Tolerance for pad location is ± 0.0001 in.

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