Device Overview

General Description

MMIC IQ mixer. This is an ultra-broadband mixer spanning 40 to 67 GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from DC to 20 GHz. Up to 25 dB of image rejection is available due to the excellent phase and amplitude balance of its on-chip LO quadrature hybrid. This product is available as a connectorized module. Contact factory for information regarding wire bondable die.

Photo of MMIQ-4067LU

Features

RF/LO Frequency Range: 40 - 67 GHz
IF Frequency Range: DC - 20 GHz
I+Q Conversion Loss: 9 dB
Image Rejection: 35 dB
LO-RF Isolation: 33 dB

Applications

  • Single Sideband and Image Rejection Mixing
  • IQ Modulation / Demodulation
  • Vector Amplitude Modulation
  • Band Shifting

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MMIQ-4067LUPassive GaAs MMIC IQ MixerUStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2018-04-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2019-10-01Updated Max Power Spec

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MMIQ-4067L’s U package outline drawing is shown below. The mixer may be operated as either a downconverter or an upconverter. Use of the RF or IF as the input or output port will depend on the application.

Diagram of the port configuration for MMIQ-4067LU

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround -U package ground path is provided through the metal housing and outer coax conductor.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Port 1LO Input 1.85FPort 1 is DC open and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the LO Input
Port 2I Input / Output SMAFPort 2 is DC open and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified LO frequency range. Equivalent circuit for the I Input / Output
Port 3RF Input / Output 1.85FPort 3 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input / Output
Port 4Q Input / Output SMAFPort 4 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the Q 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 2 DC Current 50mA
Port 4 DC Current 50mA
Power Handling, at any Port 26dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: U14.5g
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.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Ambient Temperature -5525100°C
RF/IF Input Power --6dBm
LO Input Power 111520dBm

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for a down conversion application with a +15dBm 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.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1RF/LO = 40 - 67 GHz: I = 0.2 - 20 GHz
40 67-14-dB
Conversion Loss 2RF/LO = 40 - 67 GHz I = DC – 0.2 GHz
40 67-12-dB
Conversion Loss 3RF/LO = 40 - 67 GHz
Q = 0.2 - 20 GHz
40 67-14-dB
Conversion Loss RF/LO = 40 - 67 GHz: Q = DC -0.2 GHz
40 67-12-dB
IF Frequency Range -- -0-20GHz
Image Rejection 4RF/LO = 40 - 67 GHz
I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz
40 67-35-dBc
Input IP3 5RF/LO = 40 - 67 GHz
I = DC – 0.2 GHz
40 67-19-dBm
LO Frequency Range -- -40-67GHz
LO-IF Isolation IF/LO = 40-67 GHz
40 67-40-dB
LO-RF Isolation RF/LO = 40-67 GHz
40 67-33-dB
Noise Figure 6RF/LO = 40 - 67 GHz
I = DC – 0.2 GHz
40 67-12-dB
Noise Figure 7RF/LO = 40 - 67 GHz
Q = DC – 0.2 GHz
40 67-12-dB
Q (Port 4) Frequency Range -- -0-20GHz
RF Frequency Range -- -40-67GHz
RF-IF Isolation RF/IF = 40-67 GHz
40 67-37-dB

[1][2][3] Measured as an I/Q down converter. (i.e., I and Q powers are not combined)

[4] 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.

[5] Typical IIP3 measured with I and Q ports combined with an external quadrature hybrid coupler.

[6][7] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.

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Typical Performance Plots

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.

I/Q Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU

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IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
USB I+Q Downconversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
USB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
LSB I+Q Downconversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
LSB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection (dBc) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
USB I+Q Upconversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
USB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression (dBc) graph for MMIQ-4067LU

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LSB I+Q Upconversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
LSB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Supression (dBc) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
I+Q Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-4067LU
I+Q Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-4067LU

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Mechanical Data

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