Device Overview

General Description

The MEQ10-26AS passive MMIC equalizer is an ideal solution for compensating for low pass filtering effects in RF/microwave and high speed digital systems. This equalizer provides positive slope from DC to 26.5 GHz with a DC attenuation value of 10dB and a 50-ohm match maintained over the entire operating range. GaAs MMIC technology provides consistent unit-to-unit performance in a small, low cost form factor. Contact the factory for connectorized versions of our other MEQ products.

Photo of MEQ10-26AS

Features

  • DC attenuation of 10dB
  • Typical Insertion Loss 0.7 dB at 26.5 GHz
  • Return loss: typical 20 dB over the entire band
  • Bidirectional

Applications

  • RF Transceivers
  • High-Speed Data
  • Telecom
  • Cable Loss Compensation
  • Amplifier Compensation

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MEQ10-26ASPassive GaAs MMIC 26.5 GHz EqualizerSStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2019-08-01Datasheet Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MEQ10-26AS

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
PadGround -S package ground provided through metal housing and outer coax conductor.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Port 1Input/Output SMAFPort 1 is DC connected to ground through a resistor. DC block is required if voltage present.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output
Port 2Input/Output SMAMPort 2 is DC connected to ground through a resistor. DC block is required if voltage present.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output

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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 40mA
Port 2 DC Current 40mA
Power Handling, at any Port 30dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
WeightPackage name: S11.5g
Dimensions-14.22 x 13.21 mm

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the equalizer in a S package with a sine wave input applied to port 1.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Impedance -- --50-Ω
Insertion Loss -10 10-3-dB
Insertion Loss -18 18-1.2-dB
Insertion Loss -26.5 26.5-0.71.5dB
Insertion Loss at DC -0 0-10-dB
Return Loss -0 26.51620-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss vs Frequency graph for MEQ10-26AS
Return Loss vs Frequency graph for MEQ10-26AS
Group Delay vs Frequency graph for MEQ10-26AS

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Mechanical Data

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