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 M2-0250LNVT

Features

  • LO/RF 2.0 to 50.0 GHz
  • IF 0.4 to 50.0 GHz
  • 10 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • Ultra-Broadband RF, LO, and IF
  • 2.40 mm Connectors

Applications

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Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
M2-0250LNVTTriple-Balanced MixersNVTStandardConsult FactoryNot Recommended for New DesignEAR99

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Table Of Contents

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1IF 2.4FThe IF port is DC coupled to the diodes and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 0.4 to 50 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 2LO 2.4FThe LO port is DC coupled to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 2 to 50 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 3RF 2.4FThe RF port is DC coupled to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 2 to 50 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
IF DC Current 50mA
LO DC Current 1Amp
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
RF DC Current 1Amp
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 100°C 20dBm
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 25°C 23dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD< 250 VoltsHBM Class 0
WeightPackage name: NVT10g
Dimensions-11.94 x 11.94 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 10-20-

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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=2-50 GHz
IF=.4-50 GHz
-10-dB
Input P1dB LO/RF=2-50 GHz
LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-20 dBm
-5-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=2-50 GHz
---dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=2-50 GHz
-25-dB
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=2-50 GHz
---dB
IF Frequency Range -0.4-50GHz
Input IP3 --18-dBm
RF Frequency Range -2-50GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT
Input IP3 (dBm) graph for M2-0250LNVT
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT
Low-End Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT
RF VSWR graph for M2-0250LNVT
LO VSWR graph for M2-0250LNVT
IF VSWR graph for M2-0250LNVT
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT

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LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT
LO Even Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT
LO Even Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT
LO Odd Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT
LO Odd Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0250LNVT

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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