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Device Overview

General Description

M2 triple balanced mixers are hybrid assemblies that have been hand-tuned to feature low conversion loss and high isolations. M2 mixers offer ultrabroadband overlapping frequency coverage on all 3 ports. Many M2 mixers have replaced with MM2 mixers with superior performance, repeatability, and availability. M2 mixers suitable for systems where an MM2 mixer is not available.

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Features

  • RF 1.0 to 20.0 GHz
  • LO .5 to 20.0 GHz
  • IF .001 to 6.0 GHz
  • 7.5 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 24 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
  • Ultra-Broadband RF, LO, and IF

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
M2-0020LKTriple-Balanced 0.5 - 20 GHz MixerKStandardConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99T3-20GLS
M2-0020MKTriple-Balanced 0.5 - 20 GHz MixerKStandardConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99T3-20GLS

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for M2-0020LK

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO SMAFPort 1 is DC short for the K package.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 2IF SMAFPort 2 is diode connected for the K Package.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3RF SMAFPort 3 is DC short for the K Package.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: K25g
Dimensions-20.32 x 18.80 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 10-13-
LO Input Power 13-16-

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50-Ohm system.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss LO=0.5-20 GHz
RF=1-20 GHz
IF=0.001-2 GHz
-7.510dB
Conversion Loss LO=0.5-20 GHz
RF=1-20 GHz
IF=2-4 GHz
-811.5dB
Conversion Loss LO=0.5-20 GHz
RF=1-20 GHz
IF=4-6 GHz
-8.512.5dB
Input IP3 LO=0.5-20 GHz
RF=1-20 GHz
L Diode drive level=13-16 dBm
-15-dBm
Input P1dB LO=0.5-20 GHz
RF=1-20 GHz
L Diode drive level=13-16 dBm
-5-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=0.5-20 GHz
-25-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=0.5-20 GHz
1524-dB
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=0.5-20 GHz
-20-dB
IF Frequency Range -0.001-6GHz
RF Frequency Range -1-20GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M2-0020LK
Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M2-0020LK
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M2-0020LK
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M2-0020LK
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0020LK
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0020LK

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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