NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

Device Overview

General Description

The IR-4509 is an image reject mixer that performs single sided downconversion, or "image reject" conversion, and offers excellent image rejection across broad bandwidths. This broadband mixer spans 4.5 to 9 GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from 50 to 90 MHz. IR series mixers have generally been replaced with MMIQ mixers with superior performance, repeatability, and availability. IR series mixers are still used in legacy systems and are suitable for laboratory use.

Photo of IR-4509LXP

Features

  • LO/RF 4.5 to 9.0 GHz
  • IF 50 to 90 MHz
  • 5.5 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 30 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
  • 23 dB Typical Image Rejection
  • Open Carrier or Connectorized

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
IR-4509MXP-2Image Reject Double-Balanced 4.5 - 9.0 GHz MixersXPStandard

Non-RoHS

Not Recommended for New DesignEAR99

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IR-4509MXPImage Reject Double-Balanced 4.5 - 9.0 GHz MixersXPStandard

Non-RoHS

End of LifeEAR99MMIQ-0416LSQH-0R518
IR-4509LXPImage Reject Double-Balanced 4.5 - 9.0 GHz MixersXPStandard

Non-RoHS

Not Recommended for New DesignEAR99

-

IR-4509MXP-1Image Reject Double-Balanced 4.5 - 9.0 GHz MixersXPStandard

Non-RoHS

End of LifeEAR99MMIQ-0416LSQH-0R518

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for IR-4509LXP

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround -XP 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: XP30g
Dimensions-20.32 x 20.32 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.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss LO/RF=4.5-9 GHz
IF=0.05-0.09 GHz
4.5 9-5.58dB
Image Rejection LO/RF=4.5-9 GHz
IF=0.05-0.09 GHz
4.5 91523-dB
Input IP3 LO/RF=4.5-9 GHz
IF=0.05-0.09 GHz
L diode level 10-13 dBm
4.5 9-14-dBm
Input P1dB LO/RF=4.5-9 GHz
IF=0.05-0.09 GHz
L diode level 10-13 dBm
4.5 9-4-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=4.5-9 GHz
IF=0.05-0.09 GHz
4.5 9-25-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=4.5-9 GHz
IF=0.05-0.09 GHz
4.5 92030-dB
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=4.5-9 GHz
IF=0.05-0.09 GHz
4.5 9-25-dB
IF Frequency Range -- -0.05-0.09GHz
RF Frequency Range -- -4.5-9GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for IR-4509LXP
Image Rejection (dB) graph for IR-4509LXP
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for IR-4509LXP
LO Port VSWR graph for IR-4509LXP
RF Port VSWR graph for IR-4509LXP

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