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Device Overview

General Description

M8 mixers are hybrid assemblies that use a specially balanced technique to feature very low conversion loss and high isolations. M8 mixers have generally been replaced with MM1 mixers with superior performance, repeatability, and availability. M8 mixers are still used in legacy systems and are suitable for laboratory use.

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Features

  • LO/RF 3.0 to 26.5 GHz
  • IF DC to 2.0 GHz
  • 5.5 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 35 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
  • Ultra-Broadband RF and LO
  • Superior Bi-Phase Performance

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
M8-0326MSDouble-Balanced 3 - 26.5 GHz MixerSStandardConsult FactoryNot Recommended for New DesignEAR99MM1-0330HS
M8-0326NSDouble-Balanced 3 - 26.5 GHz MixerSStandardConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99MM1-0330HS
M8-0326LSDouble-Balanced 3 - 26.5 GHz MixerSStandard

Non-RoHS

End of LifeEAR99MM1-0330HS

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for M8-0326LS

Port Functions

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

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: S12g
Dimensions-14.22 x 13.21 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 7-10-

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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=20-26.5 GHz
IF=1-2 GHz
-7.5-dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=20-26.5 GHz
IF=DC-1 GHz
-7.511dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=3-20 GHz
IF=1-2 GHz
-6.5-dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=3-20 GHz
IF=DC-1 GHz
-5.59dB
Input IP3 LO/RF=3-26.5 GHz
L Diode drive level=7-10 dBm
-12-dBm
Input P1dB LO/RF=3-26.5 GHz
L Diode drive level=7-10 dBm
-2-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=3-26.5 GHz
-25-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=3-26.5 GHz
-35-dB
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=3-26.5 GHz
-25-dB
IF Frequency Range -0-2GHz
RF Frequency Range -3-26GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M8-0326LS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M8-0326LS
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M8-0326LS
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M8-0326LS
LO Port VSWR graph for M8-0326LS
RF Port VSWR graph for M8-0326LS

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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