NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

Device Overview

General Description

M4 diplexed IF mixers are hybrid assemblies that combine a low frequency IF (to DC) with a multi-decade bandwidth RF and LO. M4 mixers are commonly used for single tone analyzers (such as antenna test systems) with ultra-broad frequency ranges.

Photo of M4-0040LJV

Features

  • LO/RF 0.5 to 40.0 GHz
  • IF DC to 400 MHz
  • 8.0 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 30 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
  • Super-Broadband RF and LO
  • Available with 2.92 or 2.40 mm Connectors

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
M4-0040HJDouble-Balanced 0.5 - 40 MixerJStandardConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99

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M4-0040LJDouble-Balanced 0.5 - 40 MixerJStandard

Non-RoHS

Not Recommended for New DesignEAR99

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M4-0040LJVDouble-Balanced 0.5 - 40 MixerJVVStandardConsult FactoryNot Recommended for New DesignEAR99

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Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2007-03-01Datasheet initial Release
A2019-06-01H-Diode Spec Removed
B2025-01-29Updated Conversion Loss as per ECN

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for M4-0040LJV

Port Functions

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

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: JVV43g
Dimensions-66.04 x 16.76 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 10-13-

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Electrical Specifications

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

ParameterTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1RF/LO=0.5-40 GHz
IF=91MHz
-713.5dB
Input IP3 RF/LO=0.5-40 GHz
L Diode drive level=10-13 dBm
-13-dBm
Input P1dB RF/LO=0.5-40 GHz
L Diode drive level=10-13 dBm
-3-dBm
RF-IF Isolation RF/LO=0.5-40 GHz
-25-dB
IF Frequency Range -0-0.4GHz
LO-RF Isolation --30-dB
RF Frequency Range -0.5-40GHz

[1] RF frequency range guaranteed with high side LO. Using a LO frequency lower than the RF frequency, will reduce the low end of the RF frequency range.

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M4-0040LJV
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M4-0040LJV
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M4-0040LJV
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M4-0040LJV

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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