Device Overview

General Description

The MEQ10-70ACH passive MMIC equalizer die is an ideal solution for compensating for low pass filtering effects in RF/microwave and high speed digital systems. It provides positive slope from DC to 70GHz with 10 dB DC attenuation. The unique design offers superior return loss to competitors. GaAs MMIC technology provides consistent unit-to-unit performance in a small, low cost form factor.

Photo of MEQ10-70ACH

Features

  • 4 dB, 6 dB, 8 dB, 10 dB DC attenuation options available
  • Typical insertion loss 1.4 dB at 70 GHz
  • Return loss better than 20 dB over entire band

Applications

  • RF Transceivers
  • High-Speed Data
  • Telecom
  • Cable Loss Compensation
  • Amplifier Compensation
  • 5G

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MEQ10-70ACHPassive GaAs MMIC 70 GHz EqualizerCH

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2024-06-04Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MEQ10-70ACH

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1Input/Output Port 1 is DC connected to ground through a resistor. DC block is required if voltage present.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output
Port 2Input/Output Port 2 is DC connected to ground through a resistor. DC block is required if voltage present.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output

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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
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Port 1 DC Current 22mA
Port 2 DC Current 22mA

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-1.25 x 1.1 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
Insertion Loss Freq=70GHz
70 70-1.8-dB
Insertion Loss at DC Freq=0GHz
0 0-10-dB
Return Loss -0 70-25-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss graph for MEQ10-70ACH
Return Loss graph for MEQ10-70ACH
Group Delay graph for MEQ10-70ACH

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Download : Outline 2D Drawing

Outline Drawing

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