MMIQ-0626LCH-2_Low LO Drive Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMIQ-0626LS	Low LO Drive Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer	S	Standard	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99
MMIQ-0626LCH-2	Low LO Drive Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer	CH	-	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMIQ-0626LS	Low LO Drive Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer	S	Standard	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99
MMIQ-0626LCH-2	Low LO Drive Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer	CH	-	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2017-08-01	Datasheet Initial Release
A	2017-09-01	Minor Clarification/Text Changes
B	2017-10-01	Correction to spurious response
C	2018-07-01	Correction to OIP3 Graph
D	2019-08-01	Changed I/Q Max Current Rating
E	2019-10-01	Updated Max Power Handling
F	2022-08-01	Updated I/Q Port Diagrams

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MMIQ-0626L’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 IF as the input or output port will depend on the application. See Application Information for input and output port configuration for common applications.

Diagram of the port configuration for MMIQ-0626LCH-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	Q Input / Output	Port 3 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I port frequency range.
Port 4	I 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
Maximum Operating Temperature	100	°C
Maximum Storage Temperature	125	°C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-55	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	-65	°C
Port 3 DC Current	30	mA
Port 4 DC Current	30	mA
Power Handling, at any Port	26	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
ESD	250 to < 500 Volts	HBM Class 1A
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	-	-	2	dBm
LO Input Power	3	9	13	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 +9dBm 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	-	-	-	-	0.5	-	dB
Conversion Loss ¹	RF/LO = 24 - 26 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	24	26	-	14	17	dB
Conversion Loss ²	RF/LO = 24 - 26 GHz Q = DC - 0.2 GHz	24	26	-	13	16	dB
Conversion Loss ³	RF/LO = 6 - 24 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	24	-	12	15	dB
Conversion Loss ⁴	RF/LO = 6 - 24 GHz Q = DC -0.2 GHz	6	24	-	12	15	dB
Conversion Loss ⁵	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz I = 0.2 - 6 GHz	6	26	-	14	-	dB
Conversion Loss ⁶	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz Q = 0.2 - 6 GHz	6	26	-	14	-	dB
IF Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
Image Rejection ⁷	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	26	-	35	-	dBc
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, I	-	-	-	-	6.1	-	dBm
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, Q	-	-	-	-	6.1	-	dBm
Input IP3 ⁸	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	26	-	14.2	-	dBm
LO Frequency Range	-	-	-	6	-	26	GHz
LO-IF Isolation	IF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz	6	26	-	50	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz	6	26	-	41	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁹	RF/LO = 6 - 24 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	24	-	12	-	dB
Noise Figure ¹⁰	RF/LO = 6 - 24 GHz Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	24	-	12	-	dB
Phase Balance	-	-	-	-	2	-	°
Q (Port 3) Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	-	6	-	26	GHz
RF-IF Isolation	RF/IF = 6 - 26 GHz	6	26	-	36	-	dB

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Amplitude Balance	-	-	-	-	0.5	-	dB
Conversion Loss ¹	RF/LO = 24 - 26 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	24	26	-	14	17	dB
Conversion Loss ²	RF/LO = 24 - 26 GHz Q = DC - 0.2 GHz	24	26	-	13	16	dB
Conversion Loss ³	RF/LO = 6 - 24 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	24	-	12	15	dB
Conversion Loss ⁴	RF/LO = 6 - 24 GHz Q = DC -0.2 GHz	6	24	-	12	15	dB
Conversion Loss ⁵	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz I = 0.2 - 6 GHz	6	26	-	14	-	dB
Conversion Loss ⁶	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz Q = 0.2 - 6 GHz	6	26	-	14	-	dB
IF Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
Image Rejection ⁷	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	26	-	35	-	dBc
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, I	-	-	-	-	6.1	-	dBm
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, Q	-	-	-	-	6.1	-	dBm
Input IP3 ⁸	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	26	-	14.2	-	dBm
LO Frequency Range	-	-	-	6	-	26	GHz
LO-IF Isolation	IF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz	6	26	-	50	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	RF/LO = 6 - 26 GHz	6	26	-	41	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁹	RF/LO = 6 - 24 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	24	-	12	-	dB
Noise Figure ¹⁰	RF/LO = 6 - 24 GHz Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	6	24	-	12	-	dB
Phase Balance	-	-	-	-	2	-	°
Q (Port 3) Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	-	6	-	26	GHz
RF-IF Isolation	RF/IF = 6 - 26 GHz	6	26	-	36	-	dB

^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6] Measured as an I/Q down converter. (i.e., I and Q powers are not combined)

^[7] 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.

^[8] Typical IIP3 measured with I and Q ports combined with an external quadrature hybrid coupler.

^[9]^[10] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.

Typical Performance Plots

The test conditions and frequency plan below applies to all following sections, unless otherwise specified.

Mmiq 0626 Lch 2 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.

⁷ I+Q measurements taken with an external quadrature hybrid attached to the I and Q ports of the mixer. Orientation depends on up conversion or down conversion measurement.

I/Q Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

I/Q Amplitude Balance vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

I/Q Quadrature Phase Balance vs. LO Power (°) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

USB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

USB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

LSB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

LSB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

USB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

USB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

LSB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

LSB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Typical Performance Plots: IP3

I+Q Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

I+Q Input IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

I+Q Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

I+Q Output IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Typical Performance Plots: P1dB

Input 1dB compression point (P1dB) plots are taken with the following test conditions and frequency plan:

Mmiq 0626 Lch 2 Typical Performance Plots P1d B

Input 1dB Compression Point: 10GHz RF, 91MHz IF (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Output 1dB Compression Point: 10GHz RF, 91MHz IF (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

LO Harmonic Isolation plots are taken with the following test conditions and based on the following fundamental input signal frequency plan:

Mmiq 0626 Lch 2 Typical Performance Plots Lo Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Typical Performance Plots: Band Shifter

Band Shifter performance plots are taken with the following test conditions and frequency plan:

Mmiq 0626 Lch 2 Typical Performance Plots Band Shifter

Band shifter utilizes the mixer in a unique configuration with a low frequency LO signal. Refer to the Application Information section for more details.

⁹ Low frequency LO quadrature hybrid used to take data is the QH-0R714.

I+Q Conversion Loss: Band Shifter, 10GHz IF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

I+Q Conversion Loss: Band Shifter, 20GHz IF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Typical Performance Plots: Vector Modulator

Vector Modulator performance plots are taken with the following test conditions and frequency plan:

Mmiq 0626 Lch 2 Typical Performance Plots Vector Modulator

Nominal I/Q bias current given in the table to the right to tune a 10 GHz input signal’s phase to 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° at the port 1 RF output.

Mmiq 0626 Lch 2 Typical Performance Plots Vector Modulator2

Vector Modulator Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Vector Modulator Normalized Insertion Loss vs. Phase: 10GHz (U) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Vector Modulator Group Delay (ps) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Vector Modulator Insertion Loss vs. Phase: 10GHz (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LCH-2

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots

The test conditions and frequency plan below applies to all following sections, unless otherwise specified.

Mmiq 0626 Ls 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.

⁷ I+Q measurements taken with an external quadrature hybrid attached to the I and Q ports of the mixer. Orientation depends on up conversion or down conversion measurement.

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.

I/Q Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

I/Q Amplitude Balance vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

I/Q Quadrature Phase Balance vs. LO Power (°) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

USB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

USB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

LSB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

LSB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

USB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

USB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

LSB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

LSB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: IP3

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.

I+Q Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

I+Q Input IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

I+Q Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

I+Q Output IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: P1dB

Input 1dB compression point (P1dB) plots are taken with the following test conditions and frequency plan:

Mmiq 0626 Ls Typical Performance Plots P1d B

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.

Input 1dB Compression Point: 10GHz RF, 91MHz IF (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Output 1dB Compression Point: 10GHz RF, 91MHz IF (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

LO Harmonic Isolation plots are taken with the following test conditions and based on the following fundamental input signal frequency plan:

Mmiq 0626 Ls Typical Performance Plots Lo Harmonic Isolation

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.

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: Band Shifter

Band Shifter performance plots are taken with the following test conditions and frequency plan:

Mmiq 0626 Ls Typical Performance Plots Band Shifter

Band shifter utilizes the mixer in a unique configuration with a low frequency LO signal. Refer to the Application Information section for more details.

⁹ Low frequency LO quadrature hybrid used to take data is the QH-0R714.

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.

I+Q Conversion Loss: Band Shifter, 10GHz IF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

I+Q Conversion Loss: Band Shifter, 20GHz IF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: Vector Modulator

Vector Modulator performance plots are taken with the following test conditions and frequency plan:

Mmiq 0626 Ls Typical Performance Plots Vector Modulator

Nominal I/Q bias current given in the table to the right to tune a 10 GHz input signal’s phase to 0°, 90°, 180°, or 270° at the port 1 RF output.

Mmiq 0626 Ls Typical Performance Plots Vector Modulator1

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.

Vector Modulator Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Vector Modulator Normalized Insertion Loss vs. Phase: 10GHz (U) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Vector Modulator Group Delay (ps) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Vector Modulator Insertion Loss vs. Phase: 10GHz (dB) graph for MMIQ-0626LS

Application Circuit

Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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MMIQ-0626LCH-2

Device Overview

General Description

Features

Applications

Functional Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Port Functions

Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Package Information

Recommended Operating Conditions

Electrical Specifications

Typical Performance Plots

Typical Performance Plots: IP3

Typical Performance Plots: P1dB

Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Typical Performance Plots: Band Shifter

Typical Performance Plots: Vector Modulator

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: IP3

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: P1dB

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: Band Shifter

MMIQ-0626LS - Typical Performance Plots: Vector Modulator

Application Circuit

Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing