Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Package name: XW | 40g |
| Dimensions | - | 20.32 x 20.32 mm |
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

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The IRW-0618 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 6 to 18 GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from 4 to 210 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.
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| Part Number | Description | Package | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification | Recommended Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRW-0618LXW-1 | Image Reject Double-Balanced 6 - 18 GHz Mixer | XW | Standard | Non-RoHS | Not Recommended for New Design | EAR99 | - |
| IRW-0618MXW-1 | Image Reject Double-Balanced 6 - 18 GHz Mixer | XW | Standard | Non-RoHS | Not Recommended for New Design | EAR99 | - |
| IRW-0618LXW-2 | Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers | XW | Standard | Non-RoHS | Not Recommended for New Design | EAR99 | - |
| IRW-0618MXW-2 | Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers | XW | Standard | Non-RoHS | Not Recommended for New Design | EAR99 | - |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification | Recommended Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRW-0618LXW-1 | Image Reject Double-Balanced 6 - 18 GHz Mixer | XW | Standard | Non-RoHS | Not Recommended for New Design | EAR99 | - |
| IRW-0618MXW-1 | Image Reject Double-Balanced 6 - 18 GHz Mixer | XW | Standard | Non-RoHS | Not Recommended for New Design | EAR99 | - |
| IRW-0618LXW-2 | Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers | XW | Standard | Non-RoHS | Not Recommended for New Design | EAR99 | - |
| IRW-0618MXW-2 | Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers | XW | Standard | Non-RoHS | Not Recommended for New Design | EAR99 | - |
IRW-0618LXW-2
Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2024-11-01 | Updated according to ECN#24097. Electrical spec table updated. |
IRW-0618LXW-2
Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers
| Port | Function | Connector Type | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GND | Ground | - | XW package ground taken through metal housing. | |
| LO | LO Input | SMAF | LO port is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified LO frequency range. | |
| Q | Q Input / Output | SMAF | Q port is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range. | |
| RF | RF Input / Output | SMAF | RF port is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range. |
IRW-0618LXW-2
Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Package name: XW | 40g |
| Dimensions | - | 20.32 x 20.32 mm |
| Parameter | Min | Nominal | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO Input Power | 10 | - | 13 | - |
IRW-0618LXW-2
Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers
Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50-Ohm system.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Loss | LO/RF=6-18 GHz IF=0.004-0.21 GHz | 6 | 18 | - | 10 | 14 | dB |
| Image Rejection | LO/RF=6-18 GHz IF=0.004-0.21 GHz | 6 | 18 | - | 23 | - | dB |
| Input IP3 | LO/RF=6-18 GHz LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-13 dBm | 6 | 18 | - | 14 | - | dBm |
| Input P1dB | LO/RF=6-18 GHz LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-13 dBm | 6 | 18 | - | 4 | - | dBm |
| LO-IF Isolation | LO/RF=8-18 GHz | 8 | 18 | - | 25 | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | LO/RF=8-18 GHz | 8 | 18 | 25 | 35 | - | dB |
| RF-IF Isolation | LO/RF=8-18 GHz | 8 | 18 | - | 25 | - | dB |
| IF Frequency Range | - | - | - | 0.004 | - | 0.21 | GHz |
| RF Frequency Range | - | - | - | 6 | - | 18 | GHz |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Loss | LO/RF=6-18 GHz IF=0.004-0.21 GHz | 6 | 18 | - | 10 | 14 | dB |
| Image Rejection | LO/RF=6-18 GHz IF=0.004-0.21 GHz | 6 | 18 | - | 23 | - | dB |
| Input IP3 | LO/RF=6-18 GHz LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-13 dBm | 6 | 18 | - | 14 | - | dBm |
| Input P1dB | LO/RF=6-18 GHz LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-13 dBm | 6 | 18 | - | 4 | - | dBm |
| LO-IF Isolation | LO/RF=8-18 GHz | 8 | 18 | - | 25 | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | LO/RF=8-18 GHz | 8 | 18 | 25 | 35 | - | dB |
| RF-IF Isolation | LO/RF=8-18 GHz | 8 | 18 | - | 25 | - | dB |
| IF Frequency Range | - | - | - | 0.004 | - | 0.21 | GHz |
| RF Frequency Range | - | - | - | 6 | - | 18 | GHz |
IRW-0618LXW-2
Image Reject Double-Balanced Mixers