NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

Device Overview

General Description

The IQ-1545 is a passive IQ mixer. This broadband mixer spans 1.5 to 4.5 GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from DC to 500 MHz. Up to 25 dB of image rejection is available due to the excellent phase and amplitude balance of its LO quadrature hybrid. IQ series mixers have generally been replaced with MMIQ mixers with superior performance, repeatability, and availability. IQ series mixers are still used in legacy systems and are suitable for laboratory use.

Photo of IQ-1545LMP

Features

  • LO/RF 1.5 to 4.5 GHz
  • IF DC to 500 MHz
  • 5.5 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 43 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
  • 3 degree Typ Quadrature Phase Deviation
  • .3 dB Typical Amplitude Deviation

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
IQ-1545LMPQuadrature-IF Double-Balanced MixersMPStandard

Non-RoHS

Not Recommended for New DesignEAR99

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Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
A2023-02-01Updated Outline Drawing
B2023-10-30Updated Electrical Specifications to clarify that testing is performed as an image reject mixer with a 20-200 MHz IF Hybrid. Updated production test minimum specifications.

Rev: B | Copyright © 2023 Marki Microwave LLC.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround -MP package ground taken through metal housing.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
II Input / Output SMAFI port is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the I Input / Output
LOLO Input SMAFLO port is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified LO frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the LO Input
QQ Input / Output SMAFQ port is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the Q Input / Output
RFRF Input / Output SMAFRF port is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input / Output

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: MP30g
Dimensions-26.92 x 32 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 10-13-

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50-Ohm system. All specifications measured as an image reject mixer with a 20-200 MHz IF Hybrid.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
IF=DC-0.5 GHz
1.5 4.5-0.3-dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
IF=DC-0.5 GHz
1.5 4.5-5.510dB
Image Rejection LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
IF=DC-0.5 GHz
1.5 4.51425-dB
Input IP3 LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-13 dBm
1.5 4.5-14-dBm
Input P1dB LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-13 dBm
1.5 4.5-4-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
1.5 4.5-30-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
1.5 4.53243-dB
Phase Balance LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
IF=DC-0.5 GHz
1.5 4.5-3-°
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=1.5-4.5 GHz
1.5 4.5-30-dB
IF Frequency Range -- -0-0.5GHz
RF Frequency Range -- -1.5-4.5GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss graph for IQ-1545LMP
Image Rejection (dB) graph for IQ-1545LMP
I/Q Amplitude Balance (dB) graph for IQ-1545LMP
I/Q Phase Balance graph for IQ-1545LMP
L-R Isolation (dB) graph for IQ-1545LMP
LO/RF Port VSWR graph for IQ-1545LMP

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Mechanical Data

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