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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 M4-0126HK

Features

  • LO/RF 1 to 26.5 GHz
  • IF DC to 700 MHz
  • 8 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 30 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
  • Ultra-Broadband RF and LO

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part Number Description Package Connectors Green Status Product Lifecycle Export Classification Recommended Replacement
M4-0126HK Double-Balanced 1 - 26.5 Mixer K Standard Consult Factory End of Life EAR99

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M4-0126LK Double-Balanced 1 - 26.5 Mixer K Standard

Non-RoHS

Not Recommended for New Design EAR99

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for M4-0126HK

Port Functions

Port Function Connector Type Description Equivalent Circuit
for Package
Port 1 LO SMAF Port 1 is DC short for the K package. Equivalent circuit for the LO undefined
Port 2 IF SMAF Port 2 is diode connected for the K Package. Equivalent circuit for the IF undefined
Port 3 RF SMAF Port 3 is DC short for the K Package. Equivalent circuit for the RF undefined

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Specifications

Package Information

Parameter Details Rating
Weight Package name: K 25g
Dimensions - 27.94 X 18.80 mm
Parameter Min Nominal Max Unit
LO Input Power 16 - 19 dBm

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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=1-26.5 GHz
IF=DC-300 GHz
- 8 10 dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=1-26.5 GHz
IF=DC-500 GHz
- 8.5 11 dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=1-26.5 GHz
IF=DC-700 GHz
- 10 13 dB
Input 1 dB Compression LO/RF=1-26.5 GHz
H Diode drive level=16-19 dBm
- 9 - dBm
Input IP3 LO/RF=1-26.5 GHz
H Diode drive level=16-19 dBm
- 19 - dBm
IF Frequency Range - 0 - 0.7 GHz
Isolation, LO to RF - - 30 - dB
RF Frequency Range - 1 - 26.5 GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Low-End Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M4-0126HK
Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M4-0126HK
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M4-0126HK
3rd Harmonic LO Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M4-0126HK
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M4-0126HK
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M4-0126HK
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M4-0126HK
IF VSWR graph for M4-0126HK

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RF VSWR graph for M4-0126HK
LO VSWR graph for M4-0126HK

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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