Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-1044L is a low power GaAs MMIC double balanced mixer that is designed for and operates at the K and Ka band 5G frequencies. MM1-1044L is a low power Ka band mixer that works well as both an up and down converter. This mixer offers low conversion loss and high LO to RF isolations over a broadband Ku to Ka band. The sister MM1-1044H is recommended for high linearity applications. The MM1-1044L is available as both wire bondable die and as connectorized modules.

Photo of MM1-1044LCH-2

Features

  • Low +7 dBm minimum input drive
  • Low cost Ka band mixer
  • Small 0.77mm x 1.17mm form factor
  • 5G band coverage

Applications

  • Mobile test and measurement equipment
  • 5G
  • Power efficient modules

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-1044LS-KKSLow Power GaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerSStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
MM1-1044LSLow Power GaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerSStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
MM1-1044LCH-2Low Power GaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerCH-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2018-02-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2020-02-01Correction to Spur Chart
B2020-03-01Power Handling Update

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MM1-1044L’s CH package outline drawing is shown below. The MM1-1044L has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MM1-1044L 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 MM1-1044LCH-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
RF Power Handling (RF+LO) 30dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-1.17 x 0.77mm

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
LO Input Power 7-15dBm
Ambient Temperature -5525100°C

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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. RF testing of our die is performed on a sample basis to verify conformance to datasheet guaranteed specifications.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1ARF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
I = 4 - 14 GHz
-9.5-dB
Conversion Loss 2ARF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
I = DC - 4 GHz
-7.613.5dB
Input IP3 ARF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-12.5-dBm
Input P1dB A--5-dBm
Conversion Loss 3BRF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
I = 4 - 14 GHz
-10-dB
Conversion Loss 4BRF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
I = DC - 4 GHz
-8.614.5dB
Input IP3 BRF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-13.7-dBm
Input P1dB B--6-dBm
IF Frequency Range --0-14GHz
LO Frequency Range --10-44GHz
LO-IF Isolation -IF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
-49-dB
LO-RF Isolation -RF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
-47-dB
Noise Figure 5-RF/LO = 9 - 44 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-7.6-dB
RF Frequency Range --10-44GHz
RF-IF Isolation -RF/IF = 9 - 44 GHz
-39-dB

[1][2][3][4] Measured as a down converter to a fixed 91MHz IF.

[5] 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, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Conversion Loss: 2 GHz IF, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. Lo Power: 2 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 2 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2

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LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3

Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2

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Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-1044LCH-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-1044LCH-2

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MM1-1044LS-KKS - 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, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Conversion Loss: 2 GHz IF, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. Lo Power: 2 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 2 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS

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LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS

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MM1-1044LS-KKS - 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 MM1-1044LS-KKS
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS

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MM1-1044LS-KKS - 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 MM1-1044LS-KKS
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-1044LS-KKS

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MM1-1044LS - 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, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Conversion Loss: 2 GHz IF, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. Lo Power: 2 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 2 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS

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LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS

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MM1-1044LS - 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 MM1-1044LS
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1044LS

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MM1-1044LS - 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 MM1-1044LS
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1044LS
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-1044LS
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-1044LS

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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