MMIQ-40100HCH-2_GaAs MMIC mmWave Differential IF IQ Mixer

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMIQ-40100HM	GaAs MMIC mmWave IQ Mixer	M	Standard	Consult Factory	Released	EAR99
MMIQ-40100HCH-2	GaAs MMIC mmWave Differential IF IQ Mixer	CH	-	Consult Factory	Released	EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMIQ-40100HM	GaAs MMIC mmWave IQ Mixer	M	Standard	Consult Factory	Released	EAR99
MMIQ-40100HCH-2	GaAs MMIC mmWave Differential IF IQ Mixer	CH	-	Consult Factory	Released	EAR99

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2023-01-01	Datasheet Initial Release

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MMIQ-40100H’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-40100HCH-2

Port Functions

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	CH package ground path is taken through the substrate.
Port 1	LO Input	Port 1 is DC open for the CH and M packages.
Port 2	Q Input / Output	Port 2 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range.
Port 3	RF Input / Output	Port 3 is DC open for the CH and M packages.
Port 4	I Input / Output	Port 4 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I 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
Power Handling, at any Port	30	dBm

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
LO Input Power	17	-	-	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 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
Conversion Loss ¹	RF/LO = 40 - 100 GHz I = DC - 0.2 GHz	40	100	-	12	-	dB
IF Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	20	GHz
Image Rejection ²	RF/LO = 40 - 100 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	40	100	-	30	-	dBc
Image Reject/Single Sideband Conversion Loss	RF/LO = 40 - 100 GHz I+Q = DC - 0.2 GHz	40	100	-	10	-	dB
LO Frequency Range	-	-	-	40	-	100	GHz
Noise Figure ³	RF/LO = 40 - 100 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	40	100	-	10	-	dB
Q (Port 4) Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	20	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	-	40	-	100	GHz

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Conversion Loss ¹	RF/LO = 40 - 100 GHz I = DC - 0.2 GHz	40	100	-	12	-	dB
IF Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	20	GHz
Image Rejection ²	RF/LO = 40 - 100 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	40	100	-	30	-	dBc
Image Reject/Single Sideband Conversion Loss	RF/LO = 40 - 100 GHz I+Q = DC - 0.2 GHz	40	100	-	10	-	dB
LO Frequency Range	-	-	-	40	-	100	GHz
Noise Figure ³	RF/LO = 40 - 100 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz	40	100	-	10	-	dB
Q (Port 4) Frequency Range	-	-	-	0	-	20	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	-	40	-	100	GHz

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

^[2] 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.

^[3] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.

LO power used for characterization varies by band. Saturated amplifiers used were AMM-6702, and A-3567

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.

Conversion Loss, I+Q (dB) graph for MMIQ-40100HCH-2

Image Rejection (dBc) graph for MMIQ-40100HCH-2

I Port, IF Response (dB) graph for MMIQ-40100HCH-2

Small-Signal L-R Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-40100HCH-2

Conversion Loss vs LO Power, 50GHz Fixed LO, 50.1 GHz RF (dB) graph for MMIQ-40100HCH-2

MMIQ-40100HM - 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.