Device Overview

General Description

The MEQ10-50AU 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 50 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 MEQ10-50AU

Features

  • DC attenuation of 10dB
  • Typical Insertion Loss 1.9 dB at 50GHz
  • Return loss: typical 15 dB over the entire band

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
MEQ10-50AUPassive GaAs MMIC 50GHz EqualizerUStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

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

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MEQ10-50AU package outline drawing is shown below.

Diagram of the port configuration for MEQ10-50AU

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
PadGround -U package ground provided through metal housing and outer coax conductor.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Port 1Input/Output 2.4FPort 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 2.4MPort 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: U11.5g
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 U package with a sine wave input applied to port 1.Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Impedance -- --50-Ω
Insertion Loss -40 40-1.8-dB
Insertion Loss -50 50-1.93dB
Insertion Loss at DC -0 0-10-dB
Return Loss -0 401015-dB
Return Loss -40 50-12-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss vs Frequency graph for MEQ10-50AU
Return Loss (dB) graph for MEQ10-50AU
Band 1 Group Delay (ps) graph for MEQ10-50AU

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Mechanical Data

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