| Parameter | Test Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Loss | LO/RF=4-5GHz IF=91MHz | - | 8 | 10 | dB |
| Conversion Loss | LO/RF=5-20GHz IF=91MHz | - | 6 | 8 | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | LO/RF=4-20 GHz | 20 | 35 | - | dB |
| LO-IF Isolation | LO/RF=4-20 GHz | - | 30 | - | dB |
| RF-IF Isolation | LO/RF=4-20 GHz | - | 25 | - | dB |
| Input P1dB | - | - | 5 | - | dBm |
| Input IP3 | - | - | 15 | - | dBm |
| RF Frequency Range | - | 4 | - | 20 | GHz |
| IF Frequency Range | - | 0 | - | 4 | GHz |
| LO Frequency Range | - | 4 | - | 20 | GHz |
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Device Overview
General Description
M1 double balanced mixers are hybrid assemblies that have been hand-tuned to feature low conversion loss and high isolations and a DC IF response. M1 mixers have generally been replaced with MM1 mixers with superior performance, repeatability, and availability. M1 mixers are still used in legacy systems and are suitable for laboratory use.
Features
- LO/RF 4.0 to 20.0 GHz
- IF DC to 4.0 GHz
- 6.0 dB Typical Conversion Loss
- 35 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
- Very-Broadband RF and LO
Applications
N/A
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1-0420LP | Double-Balanced Mixers | Standard | Consult Factory | End of Life | EAR99 |
| M1-0420MA | Double-Balanced Mixer | - | Released | EAR99 | |
| M1-0420MP | Double-Balanced Mixers | Standard | Consult Factory | End of Life | EAR99 |
| M1-0420SP | Double-Balanced Mixers | Standard | Non-RoHS | End of Life | EAR99 |
| M1-0420HP | Double-Balanced Mixers | Standard | Consult Factory | End of Life | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Connectors | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1-0420LP | Double-Balanced Mixers | Standard | Consult Factory | End of Life | EAR99 |
| M1-0420MA | Double-Balanced Mixer | - | Released | EAR99 | |
| M1-0420MP | Double-Balanced Mixers | Standard | Consult Factory | End of Life | EAR99 |
| M1-0420SP | Double-Balanced Mixers | Standard | Non-RoHS | End of Life | EAR99 |
| M1-0420HP | Double-Balanced Mixers | Standard | Consult Factory | End of Life | EAR99 |
M1-0420MA
Double-Balanced Mixer
Table Of Contents
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2015-07-01 | Initial Release |
| A | 2025-11-13 | Updated Conversion Loss Spec |
| B | 2025-11-19 | Typical Performance Plots Added |
M1-0420MA
Double-Balanced Mixer
Port Configuration and Functions
Port Functions
| Port | Function | Connector Type | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port 1 | LO | - | Port 1 is DC short for the P package. |  |
| Port 2 | IF | - | Port 2 is diode connected for the P Package. |  |
| Port 3 | RF | - | Port 3 is DC short for the P Package. | |
M1-0420MA
Double-Balanced Mixer
Electrical Specifications
Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50-Ohm system.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Loss | LO/RF=4-5GHz IF=91MHz | - | 8 | 10 | dB |
| Conversion Loss | LO/RF=5-20GHz IF=91MHz | - | 6 | 8 | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | LO/RF=4-20 GHz | 20 | 35 | - | dB |
| LO-IF Isolation | LO/RF=4-20 GHz | - | 30 | - | dB |
| RF-IF Isolation | LO/RF=4-20 GHz | - | 25 | - | dB |
| Input P1dB | - | - | 5 | - | dBm |
| Input IP3 | - | - | 15 | - | dBm |
| RF Frequency Range | - | 4 | - | 20 | GHz |
| IF Frequency Range | - | 0 | - | 4 | GHz |
| LO Frequency Range | - | 4 | - | 20 | GHz |
M1-0420MA
Double-Balanced Mixer
Typical Performance Plots
M1-0420MA
Double-Balanced Mixer
