MMD-18100LCH_GaAs MMIC Millimeter Wave Doubler

Device Overview

General Description

MMD-18100LCH is an MMIC millimeter wave 2x multiplier fabricated with GaAs Schottky diodes. MMD-18100LCH operates over a 9 to 50 GHz input frequency range or a doubled output frequency range of 18 to 100 GHz. MMD-18100LCH is also available as a connectorized coaxial module with 1.0 mm output connectors, offered as part number MMD-18100LM.

Features

Low Conversion Loss, 12.5 dB Typical
High Frequency Wideband Performance
Low Input Power Requirement
Connectorized Module Available

Applications

mmWave frequency synthesis
LO signal chain for mmWave mixers

Functional Block Diagram

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Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMD-18100LCH	GaAs MMIC Millimeter Wave Doubler	CH	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

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MMD-18100LCH

GaAs MMIC Millimeter Wave Doubler

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EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MMD-18100LCH	GaAs MMIC Millimeter Wave Doubler	CH	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
-	2026-04-21	Initial Release

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

The MMD-18100L should only be used in the forward direction, with the input and output ports given in Port Functions.

Diagram of the port configuration for MMD-18100LCH

Port Functions

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads.
Port 1	Input	Input 1x Frequency Port. Port 1 is DC blocked for the CH package.
Port 2	Output	Input 2x Frequency Port. Port 2 is DC blocked for the CH package.

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	27	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
ESD	250 to < 500 Volts	HBM Class 1A
Dimensions	-	2.28x1.38mm

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
Input Power	3	9	15	dBm

Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the connectorized M package doubler used in the forward direction with a nominal +9 dBm sine wave input. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. RF testing of our die is performed on a sample basis to verify conformance to datasheet guaranteed specifications.

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Input Frequency Range	-	-	-	9	-	50	GHz
Output Frequency Range	-	-	-	18	-	100	GHz
Input Power	-	-	-	3	9	15	dBm
Conversion Loss	Second Harmonic Output	18	100	-	12.5	-	dB
Isolation, 1F ¹	Input = 9 – 50 GHz Output = 9 – 50 GHz	9	50	-	37	-	dB
Isolation, 3F ²	Input = 9 – 33.3 GHz Output = 27 – 100 GHz	27	100	-	48	-	dB
Isolation, 4F ³	Input = 9 – 25 GHz Output = 36 – 100 GHz	36	100	-	29	-	dB
Suppression, 1F ⁴	Input = 9 – 50 GHz Output = 9 – 50 GHz	9	50	-	24	-	dBc
Suppression, 3F ⁵	Input = 9 – 33.3 GHz Output = 27 – 100 GHz	27	100	-	33	-	dBc
Suppression, 4F ⁶	Input = 9 – 25 GHz Output = 36 – 100 GHz	36	100	-	16	-	dBc

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Input Frequency Range	-	-	-	9	-	50	GHz
Output Frequency Range	-	-	-	18	-	100	GHz
Input Power	-	-	-	3	9	15	dBm
Conversion Loss	Second Harmonic Output	18	100	-	12.5	-	dB
Isolation, 1F ¹	Input = 9 – 50 GHz Output = 9 – 50 GHz	9	50	-	37	-	dB
Isolation, 3F ²	Input = 9 – 33.3 GHz Output = 27 – 100 GHz	27	100	-	48	-	dB
Isolation, 4F ³	Input = 9 – 25 GHz Output = 36 – 100 GHz	36	100	-	29	-	dB
Suppression, 1F ⁴	Input = 9 – 50 GHz Output = 9 – 50 GHz	9	50	-	24	-	dBc
Suppression, 3F ⁵	Input = 9 – 33.3 GHz Output = 27 – 100 GHz	27	100	-	33	-	dBc
Suppression, 4F ⁶	Input = 9 – 25 GHz Output = 36 – 100 GHz	36	100	-	16	-	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.