MMIQ-0416LCH-2_Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMIQ-0416LS	Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer	S	Standard	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99
MMIQ-0416LCH-2	Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer	CH	-	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMIQ-0416LS	Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer	S	Standard	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99
MMIQ-0416LCH-2	Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer	CH	-	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2021-03-01	Datasheet Pre-Release

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MMIQ-0416L’s CH-2 package outline drawing is shown below. The mixer may be operated as either a downconverter or an upconverter. Use of the RF or I/Q as the input or output port will depend on the application.

Diagram of the port configuration for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

Port Functions

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	CH package ground path is taken through the substrate.
Port 1	RF Input / Output	Port 1 is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range.
Port 2	LO Input	Port 2 is DC open and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified LO frequency range.
Port 3	I Input / Output	Port 3 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I port frequency range.
Port 4	Q Input / Output	Port 4 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range.

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.

Parameter	Maximum Rating	Unit
I Port	30	mA
Maximum Operating Temperature	100	°C
Maximum Storage Temperature	125	°C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-55	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	-65	°C
Power Handling, at any Port	26	dBm
Q Port	30	mA

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
Dimensions	-	2.28x2.09mm

Recommended Operating Conditions

The Recommended Operating Conditions indicate the limits, inside which the device should be operated, to guarantee the performance given in Electrical Specifications. Operating outside these limits may not necessarily cause damage to the device, but the performance may degrade outside the limits of the electrical specifications. For limits, above which damage may occur, see Absolute Maximum Ratings.

Parameter	Min	Nominal	Max	Unit
Ambient Temperature	-55	25	100	°C
RF/IF Input Power	-	-	6	dBm
LO Input Power	7	13	16	dBm

Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for a down conversion application with a +13 dBm sine wave LO input. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All bare die are 100% DC tested and visually inspected.

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Amplitude Balance ¹	-	-	-	-	0.2	-	dB
Conversion Loss ²	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = 0.2 - 6 GHz	4	16	-	13	-	dB
Conversion Loss ³	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = DC - 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	12	15	dB
Conversion Loss ⁴	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = 0.2 - 6 GHz	4	16	-	13	-	dB
Conversion Loss ⁵	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = DC - 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	11	15	dB
IF Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
Image Rejection ⁶	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	28	-	dBc
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), I	-	-	-	-	6.5	-	dBm
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), Q	-	-	-	-	6.5	-	dBm
Input IP3 ⁷	RF/LO = 4 - 6 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	4	6	-	16	-	dBm
LO Frequency Range	-	-	-	4	-	16	GHz
LO-IF Isolation	IF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz	4	16	-	40	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz	4	16	-	58	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁸	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	13	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁹	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	12	-	dB
Phase Balance	-	-	-	-	3	-	°
Q (Port 4) Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	-	4	-	16	GHz
RF-IF Isolation	RF/IF = 4 - 16 GHz	4	16	-	30	-	dB

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Amplitude Balance ¹	-	-	-	-	0.2	-	dB
Conversion Loss ²	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = 0.2 - 6 GHz	4	16	-	13	-	dB
Conversion Loss ³	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = DC - 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	12	15	dB
Conversion Loss ⁴	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = 0.2 - 6 GHz	4	16	-	13	-	dB
Conversion Loss ⁵	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = DC - 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	11	15	dB
IF Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
Image Rejection ⁶	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	28	-	dBc
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), I	-	-	-	-	6.5	-	dBm
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), Q	-	-	-	-	6.5	-	dBm
Input IP3 ⁷	RF/LO = 4 - 6 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	4	6	-	16	-	dBm
LO Frequency Range	-	-	-	4	-	16	GHz
LO-IF Isolation	IF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz	4	16	-	40	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz	4	16	-	58	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁸	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	13	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁹	RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	4	16	-	12	-	dB
Phase Balance	-	-	-	-	3	-	°
Q (Port 4) Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	-	4	-	16	GHz
RF-IF Isolation	RF/IF = 4 - 16 GHz	4	16	-	30	-	dB

^[1] Amplitude and phase balance measured in a down conversion.

^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] Measured as an I/Q down converter (i.e., I and Q powers are not combined)

^[6] Image Rejection and Single sideband performance plots are defined by the upper sideband (USB) or lower sideband (LSB) with respect to the LO signal. Plots are defined by which sideband is selected by the external IF quadrature hybrid.

^[7] Typical IIP3 is measured with I and Q ports combined with an external quadrature hybrid coupler in a down conversion.

^[8]^[9] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.

Typical Performance Plots

I output means that the IF output signal is measured at the I port of the mixer and the Q port is loaded. Q output means the IF output signal is measured at the Q port of the mixer while the I port is loaded.

I/Q Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

USB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

USB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

LSB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

LSB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

USB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

USB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

LSB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

LSB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

I/Q Amplitude Balance vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

I/Q Quadrature Phase Balance vs. LO Power graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

I+Q Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

I+Q Input IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

I+Q Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

I+Q Output IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

Input 1dB Compression Point: 10GHz RF, 91MHz IF (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

Output 1dB Compression Point: 10GHz RF, 91MHz IF (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0416LCH-2

MMIQ-0416LS - Typical Performance Plots

I output means that the IF output signal is measured at the I port of the mixer and the Q port is loaded. Q output means the IF output signal is measured at the Q port of the mixer while the I port is loaded.

Performance plots for the connectorized module are shown for measurements where directly probed measurements of the die are unavailable. Note that the following measurements include losses from connectors and microstrip traces.