NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

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.

Photo of M2-0243LPV

Features

  • LO/RF 2.0 to 43.0 GHz
  • IF .4 to 43.0 GHz
  • 10.0 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 30 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
M2-0243LPVTriple-Balanced MixersPVStandard

Non-RoHS

Not Recommended for New DesignEAR99

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Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
A2024-08-26Revised all plots according to ECN#24065.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO 2.4FPort 1 is DC short for the PV package.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 2IF 2.4FPort 2 is diode connected for the PV Package.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3RF 2.92FPort 3 is DC short for the PV Package.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: PV18g
Dimensions-20.32 x 14.99 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 15-20-

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Electrical Specifications

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

ParameterTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss LO/RF=2-43 GHz
IF=.4-43 GHz
-10-dB
Input IP3 LO/RF=2-43 GHz
LO drive level, L Diode Option=15-20 dBm
-15-dBm
Input P1dB LO/RF=2-43 GHz
LO drive level, L Diode Option=15-20 dBm
-5-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=2-43 GHz
-25-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=2-43 GHz
-30-dB
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=2-43 GHz
-20-dB
IF Frequency Range -0.4-43GHz
RF Frequency Range -2-43GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

LSLO RF Conversion Loss IF = 400MHz graph for M2-0243LPV
LSLO RF Return Loss IF = 400MHz graph for M2-0243LPV
HSLO IF Conversion Loss RF = 2GHz graph for M2-0243LPV
HSLO IF Return Loss RF = 2GHz (dB) graph for M2-0243LPV
HSLO RF Conversion Loss IF = 2GHz (dB) graph for M2-0243LPV
HSLO RF Return Loss IF = 2GHz (dB) graph for M2-0243LPV
HSLO IF Conversion Loss RF = 2GHz < 4GHz (dB) graph for M2-0243LPV
HSLO RF Conversion Loss IF = 2GHz < 4 GHz (dB) graph for M2-0243LPV

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LO-RF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0243LPV
RF-IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0243LPV
LO-IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0243LPV
Input IP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency graph for M2-0243LPV

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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