MMD-1030LCH_GaAs MMIC Doubler

Device Overview

General Description

The MMD-1030L is a MMIC doubler fabricated with GaAs Schottky diodes. This part operates over a 5 to 15 GHz input frequency range or a doubled output frequency range of 10 to 30 GHz. It features excellent conversion loss, superior isolations, and harmonic suppressions across a broad bandwidth. Both the wire bondable die and connectorized units are available.

Features

High Fundamental Rejection
Low 2F Conversion Loss
Low Input Drive

Applications

High frequency synthesis
LO signal chain

Functional Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMD-1030LS	GaAs MMIC Doubler	S	Standard	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99
MMD-1030LCH	GaAs MMIC Doubler	CH	-	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Part Number

Description

Package

Connectors

Green Status

Product Lifecycle

Export Classification

MMD-1030LS

GaAs MMIC Doubler

Standard

REACH

RoHS

Released

EAR99

MMD-1030LCH

GaAs MMIC Doubler

REACH

RoHS

Released

EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMD-1030LS	GaAs MMIC Doubler	S	Standard	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99
MMD-1030LCH	GaAs MMIC Doubler	CH	-	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Part Number

Description

Package

Connectors

Green Status

Product Lifecycle

Export Classification

MMD-1030LS

GaAs MMIC Doubler

Standard

REACH

RoHS

Released

EAR99

MMD-1030LCH

GaAs MMIC Doubler

REACH

RoHS

Released

EAR99

Device Overview
Port Configuration and Functions
- Port Diagram
- Port Functions
Revision History
Specifications
Die Mounting Recommendations
- Mounting and Bonding Recommendations
Mechanical Data
- Outline Drawing

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2022-12-01	Datasheet Initial Release

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MMD-1030L’s CH package outline drawing is shown below.

Diagram of the port configuration for MMD-1030LCH

Port Functions

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads.
Port 1	1F	Input 1x Frequency Port. Port 1 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 5 to 15 GHz for the CH & S packages.
Port 2	2F Output	2x Input Frequency output port. Port 2 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 10 to 30 GHz for the CH & S packages.

Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. All Absolute Maximum Ratings are individual and should not be met in parallel. 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	25	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
Dimensions	-	1.38 x 1.17 mm

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
Operating Temperature	-55	25	100	°C
Input Power	5	7	15	dBm

Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the connectorized S package doubler used in the forward direction with a +7 dBm sine wave input.

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Conversion Loss	Second Harmonic Output	10	30	-	12.5	14	dB
Input Frequency Range	-	-	-	5	-	15	GHz
Input Power	-	-	-	5	7	15	dBm
Isolation, 1F ¹	Input=5–15 GHz Output=10-30 GHz	5	15	-	50	-	dB
Isolation, 3F ²	Input=5–10 GHz Output=15-30 GHz	15	30	-	58	-	dB
Isolation, 4F ³	Input=5–7.5 GHz Output=20-30 GHz	20	30	-	27	-	dB
Output Frequency Range	-	-	-	10	-	30	GHz
Suppression, 1F ⁴	Input=5–15 GHz Output=10-30 GHz	5	15	-	38	-	dBc
Suppression, 3F ⁵	Input=5–10 GHz Output=15-30 GHz	15	30	-	46	-	dBc
Suppression, 4F ⁶	Input=5–7.5 GHz Output=20-30 GHz	20	30	-	15	-	dBc

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Conversion Loss	Second Harmonic Output	10	30	-	12.5	14	dB
Input Frequency Range	-	-	-	5	-	15	GHz
Input Power	-	-	-	5	7	15	dBm
Isolation, 1F ¹	Input=5–15 GHz Output=10-30 GHz	5	15	-	50	-	dB
Isolation, 3F ²	Input=5–10 GHz Output=15-30 GHz	15	30	-	58	-	dB
Isolation, 4F ³	Input=5–7.5 GHz Output=20-30 GHz	20	30	-	27	-	dB
Output Frequency Range	-	-	-	10	-	30	GHz
Suppression, 1F ⁴	Input=5–15 GHz Output=10-30 GHz	5	15	-	38	-	dBc
Suppression, 3F ⁵	Input=5–10 GHz Output=15-30 GHz	15	30	-	46	-	dBc
Suppression, 4F ⁶	Input=5–7.5 GHz Output=20-30 GHz	20	30	-	15	-	dBc

^[1]^[2]^[3] Isolation is defined as the harmonic power relative to the 1F fundamental input power.

^[4]^[5]^[6] Suppressions and isolations measured with an input source with >60dBc (relative to fundamental input) harmonic suppression. Suppression is defined as the harmonic power relative to the 2F doubled output power.

Typical Performance Plots

2F Output Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MMD-1030LCH

2F Output Conversion Loss vs Input Power (dB) graph for MMD-1030LCH

Harmonic Isolation (dB) Relative to 1F Input graph for MMD-1030LCH

1F Output Suppression (dBc) graph for MMD-1030LCH

3F Output Suppression (dBc) graph for MMD-1030LCH

4F Output Suppression (dBc) graph for MMD-1030LCH

Input Return Loss (dB) graph for MMD-1030LCH

Output Return Loss (dB) graph for MMD-1030LCH

MMD-1030LS - 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.