Port Diagram
The mixer may be operated as either a downconverter or an upconverter. Use of the RF or I/Q as the input or output port will depend on the application.

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The MMIQ-0416L is a low LO drive, passive GaAs MMIC IQ mixer. This is an ultra-broadband mixer spanning 4 to 16 GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from DC to 6 GHz. Up to 28 dB of image rejection is available due to the excellent phase and amplitude balance of its on-chip LO quadrature hybrid. Banded performance is possible at LO drive as low as +4 dBm. Both wire bondable die and connectorized modules are available.
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| Part Number | Description | Package | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMIQ-0416LS | Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer | S | Standard | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMIQ-0416LS | Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer | S | Standard | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2021-03-01 | Datasheet Initial Release |
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
The mixer may be operated as either a downconverter or an upconverter. Use of the RF or I/Q as the input or output port will depend on the application.
| Port | Function | Connector Type | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GND | Ground | - | S package ground taken through metal housing. | |
| Port 1 | RF Input / Output | SMAF | Port 1 is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range. | |
| Port 2 | LO Input | SMAF | Port 2 is DC open and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified LO frequency range. | |
| Port 3 | I Input / Output | SMAF | Port 3 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I port frequency range. | |
| Port 4 | Q Input / Output | SMAF | Port 4 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range. |
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
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.
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| I Port | 30 | mA |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 100 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 125 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55 | °C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| Power Handling, at any Port | 26 | dBm |
| Q Port | 30 | mA |
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ESD | 250 to < 500 Volts | HBM Class 1A |
| Weight | Package name: S | 13.7g |
| Dimensions | - | 14.22 x 13.21 mm |
The Recommended Operating Conditions indicate the limits, inside which the device should be operated, to guarantee the performance given in Electrical Specifications. Operating outside these limits may not necessarily cause damage to the device, but the performance may degrade outside the limits of the electrical specifications. For limits, above which damage may occur, see Absolute Maximum Ratings.
| Parameter | Min | Nominal | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient Temperature | -55 | 25 | 100 | °C |
| RF/IF Input Power | - | - | 6 | dBm |
| LO Input Power | 7 | 13 | 16 | dBm |
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for a down conversion application with a +13 dBm sine wave LO input. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All bare die are 100% DC tested and visually inspected.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude Balance 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss 2 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = 0.2 - 6 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 13 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss 3 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = DC - 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 12 | 15 | dB |
| Conversion Loss 4 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = 0.2 - 6 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 13 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss 5 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = DC - 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 11 | 15 | dB |
| IF Frequency Range | - | - | - | 0 | - | 6 | GHz |
| Image Rejection 6 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 28 | - | dBc |
| Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), I | - | - | - | - | 6.5 | - | dBm |
| Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), Q | - | - | - | - | 6.5 | - | dBm |
| Input IP3 7 | RF/LO = 4 - 6 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz | 4 | 6 | - | 16 | - | dBm |
| LO Frequency Range | - | - | - | 4 | - | 16 | GHz |
| LO-IF Isolation | IF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 40 | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 58 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 8 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 13 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 9 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = DC – 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 12 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | ° |
| Q (Port 4) Frequency Range | - | - | - | 0 | - | 6 | GHz |
| RF Frequency Range | - | - | - | 4 | - | 16 | GHz |
| RF-IF Isolation | RF/IF = 4 - 16 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 30 | - | dB |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude Balance 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss 2 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = 0.2 - 6 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 13 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss 3 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = DC - 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 12 | 15 | dB |
| Conversion Loss 4 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = 0.2 - 6 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 13 | - | dB |
| Conversion Loss 5 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = DC - 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 11 | 15 | dB |
| IF Frequency Range | - | - | - | 0 | - | 6 | GHz |
| Image Rejection 6 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 28 | - | dBc |
| Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), I | - | - | - | - | 6.5 | - | dBm |
| Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), Q | - | - | - | - | 6.5 | - | dBm |
| Input IP3 7 | RF/LO = 4 - 6 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz | 4 | 6 | - | 16 | - | dBm |
| LO Frequency Range | - | - | - | 4 | - | 16 | GHz |
| LO-IF Isolation | IF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 40 | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 58 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 8 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 13 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 9 | RF/LO = 4 - 16 GHz Q = DC – 0.2 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 12 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | ° |
| Q (Port 4) Frequency Range | - | - | - | 0 | - | 6 | GHz |
| RF Frequency Range | - | - | - | 4 | - | 16 | GHz |
| RF-IF Isolation | RF/IF = 4 - 16 GHz | 4 | 16 | - | 30 | - | dB |
[1] Amplitude and phase balance measured in a down conversion.
[2][3][4][5] Measured as an I/Q down converter (i.e., I and Q powers are not combined)
[6] Image Rejection and Single sideband performance plots are defined by the upper sideband (USB) or lower sideband (LSB) with respect to the LO signal. Plots are defined by which sideband is selected by the external IF quadrature hybrid.
[7] Typical IIP3 is measured with I and Q ports combined with an external quadrature hybrid coupler in a down conversion.
[8][9] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
I output means that the IF output signal is measured at the I port of the mixer and the Q port is loaded. Q output means the IF output signal is measured at the Q port of the mixer while the I port is loaded.
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer
MMIQ-0416LS
Passive GaAs MMIC IQ Mixer