Device Overview

General Description

MM1-0212L is a low power GaAs MMIC double balanced mixer that operates at LO powers as a low as +1 dBm. MM1-0212L is a low frequency, low power S band mixer that works well as both an up and down converter to through X band. This mixer offers low conversion loss and high LO to RF isolations at extremely low LO drives. The sister MM1-0212H and MM1-0212S are recommended for high linearity applications. The MM1-0212L is available as both wire bondable die and as connectorized modules.

Photo of MM1-0212LCH-2

Features

  • Low +1 dBm minimum LO drive
  • Low cost X band mixer

Applications

  • Mobile test and measurement equipment
  • Power efficient modules

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-0212LSConnectorized ModuleSStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
MM1-0212LCH-2Low Power GaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerCH-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2018-01-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2019-01-01Added max power/current spec, ESD rating

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MM1-0212L’s CH package outline drawing is shown below. The MM1-0212L has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MM1-0212L can be used in either an up or down conversion. For configuration A, input the LO into port 1, use port 3 for the RF, and port 2 for the IF. For configuration B, input the LO into port 3, use port 1 for the RF, and port 2 for the IF.

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-0212LCH-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads. Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Port 1LO Port 1 is DC short for the CH and S packages.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 2IF Port 2 is diode connected for the CH and S package.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3RF Port 3 is DC open for the CH and S packages.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads. Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Port 1RF Port 1 is DC short for the CH and S packages.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Port 2IF Port 2 is diode connected for the CH and S package.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3LO Port 3 is DC open for the CH and S packages.Equivalent circuit for the LO

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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 30mA
Port 2 DC Current 30mA
Power Handling, at any Port 30dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-2.27×1.17 mm

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.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Ambient Temperature -5525100°C
LO Input Power 1-15dBm

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the connectorized S package mixer used in the forward direction with a +9 dBm sine wave 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.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1ARF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = 0.2 - 3 GHz
-9.5-dB
Conversion Loss 2ARF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-811dB
Input IP3 ARF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-12.5-dBm
Input P1dB A--2-dBm
LO-IF Isolation AIF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
-49-dB
LO-RF Isolation ARF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
-47-dB
Noise Figure 3ARF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-8.5-dB
RF-IF Isolation ARF/IF = 2 - 12 GHz
-39-dB
Conversion Loss 4BRF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = 0.2 - 3 GHz
-11-dB
Conversion Loss 5BRF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-9.512.5dB
Input IP3 BRF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-14-dBm
Input P1dB B--4-dBm
IF Frequency Range --0-3GHz
LO Frequency Range --2-12GHz
RF Frequency Range --2-12GHz

[1][2][4][5] Measured as a down converter to a fixed 91MHz IF.

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

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss: 91 MHz IF, LSLO (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Conversion Loss: 1.5GHz IF, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 1.5 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 1.5 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2

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LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3

Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2

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Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-0212LCH-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-0212LCH-2

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MM1-0212LS - Typical Performance Plots

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.

Conversion Loss: 91 MHz IF, LSLO (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Conversion Loss: 1.5GHz IF, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 1.5 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 1.5 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS

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LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS

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MM1-0212LS - 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.

Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LS
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LS
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LS
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LS
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LS
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LS

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MM1-0212LS - 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 MM1-0212LS
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LS
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-0212LS
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-0212LS

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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