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Device Overview
General Description
The MM1-1886LCH-2 is a compact, passive double-balanced MMIC mixer engineered for wideband performance. Operating from 18 to 86 GHz, it features excellent 8.5 dB conversion loss and isolation down to 56 dB. The MM1-1886LCH-2 operates with an LO drive as low as +7 dBm and can be purchased as either a wire-bondable die or a connectorized module.
Features
- RF/LO Bandwidth, 18 to 86 GHz
- IF Bandwidth, DC to 20 GHz
- Low LO Drive Requirement, +7 dBm Minimum
- LO to RF Isolation, 50 dB Typical
- Excellent Unit-to-Unit Repeatability
Applications
- Test and Measurement Equipment
- Fixed RF up converters
- Electronic warfare equipment
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MM1-1886LCH-2 | GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer | CH | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MM1-1886LCH-2 | GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer | CH | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
Table Of Contents
- Device Overview
- Port Configuration and Functions
- Revision History
- Specifications
- Die Mounting Recommendations
- Mechanical Data
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2025-12-01 | Initial Release |
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
Port Configuration and Functions
Port Functions
Configuration A
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port 1 | LO | Port 1 is DC open for the CH package |  |
| Port 2 | IF | Port 2 is diode connected for the CH package |  |
| Port 3 | RF | Port 3 is DC open for the CH package | |
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
Configuration B
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port 1 | RF | Port 1 is DC open for the CH package | |
| Port 2 | IF | Port 2 is diode connected for the CH package | |
| Port 3 | LO | Port 3 is DC open for the CH package | |
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
| 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 | 27 | dBm |
Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | - | 2.28x1.38mm |
Recommended Operating Conditions
| Parameter | Min | Nominal | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO Input Power | 7 | 14 | 16 | dBm |
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
Electrical Specifications
The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the connectorized M package mixer used in the forward direction with a +14 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.
| Parameter | Port Configuration | Test Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Frequency Range | - | - | 18 | - | 86 | GHz |
| LO Frequency Range | - | - | 18 | - | 86 | GHz |
| IF Frequency Range | - | - | 0 | - | 20 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 8.5 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 10 | - | dB |
| Input IP3 | A | LO/RF=18-67 GHz IF=DC-20 GHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 13.5 | - | dBm |
| Input IP3 | B | LO/RF=18-67 GHz IF=DC-20 GHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 15.5 | - | dBm |
| Input P1dB | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=DC-20 GHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 4 | - | dBm |
| Input P1dB | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=DC-20 GHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 5 | - | dBm |
| LO-RF Isolation | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 50 | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 50 | - | dB |
| LO-IF Isolation | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 35 | - | dB |
| LO-IF Isolation | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 56 | - | dB |
| RF-IF Isolation | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 33 | - | dB |
| RF-IF Isolation | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 55 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 1 | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 8.5 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 2 | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 10 | - | dB |
| Parameter | Port Configuration | Test Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Frequency Range | - | - | 18 | - | 86 | GHz |
| LO Frequency Range | - | - | 18 | - | 86 | GHz |
| IF Frequency Range | - | - | 0 | - | 20 | GHz |
| Conversion Loss | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 8.5 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 10 | - | dB |
| Input IP3 | A | LO/RF=18-67 GHz IF=DC-20 GHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 13.5 | - | dBm |
| Input IP3 | B | LO/RF=18-67 GHz IF=DC-20 GHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 15.5 | - | dBm |
| Input P1dB | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=DC-20 GHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 4 | - | dBm |
| Input P1dB | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=DC-20 GHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 5 | - | dBm |
| LO-RF Isolation | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 50 | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 50 | - | dB |
| LO-IF Isolation | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 35 | - | dB |
| LO-IF Isolation | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 56 | - | dB |
| RF-IF Isolation | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 33 | - | dB |
| RF-IF Isolation | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 55 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 1 | A | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 8.5 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 2 | B | LO/RF=18-86 GHz IF=91 MHz LO drive level=14 dBm | - | 10 | - | dB |
[1][2] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
Typical Performance Plots
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation
MM1-1886LCH-2
GaAs MMIC mmWave Double Balanced Mixer
