Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-0222L is a passive double balanced MMIC mixer. It delivers excellent 7.4 dB conversion loss, superior isolations and spurious performance across a broad 2 to 22 GHz RF/LO bandwidth. Low LO drive requirement allows operation at as low as +6 dBm inputs. The MM1-0222L is available both as a wire bondable chip or in a 2.92mm connectorized BH package. The MM1-0222L is a low barrier diode version of the MM1-0222H. If higher LO power is available, the MM1-0222H is recommended for higher mixer linearity.

Photo of MM1-0222LBH

Features

  • RF/LO Bandwidth, 2 to 22 GHz
  • IF Bandwidth, DC to 3.5 GHz
  • LO Drive Requirement, +6 dBm Minimum
  • High Performance BH Package
  • CAD Optimized for Superior Isolation and Spurious Response
  • Excellent Unit-to-Unit Repeatability

Applications

  • SATCOM
  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Electronic Warfare

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-0222LBHGaAs MMIC 2-22 GHz Double Balanced MixerBH-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2026-11-10Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-0222LBH

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO 2.92FPort 1 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 2 to 22 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 2IF 2.92FPort 2 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3RF 2.92FPort 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 2 to 22 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Configuration B

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1RF 2.92FPort 1 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 2 to 22 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Port 2IF 2.92FPort 2 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3LO 2.92FPort 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 2 to 22 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Port 1 DC Current 30mA
Port 2 DC Current 30mA
Port 3 DC Current 30mA

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
WeightPackage name: BH12g
Dimensions-29.01 x 19.84 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 61215dBm

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the connectorized BH package mixer used in the forward direction with a sine wave LO of +12 dBm and RF input power of -10 dBm, aside from linearity measurements. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
RF Frequency Range --2-22GHz
LO Frequency Range --2-22GHz
IF Frequency Range --0-3.5GHz
Conversion Loss 1ALO/RF=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-7.4-dB
Conversion Loss 2BRF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-9.3-dB
LO-RF Isolation ARF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-51-dB
LO-IF Isolation -RF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-27-dB
RF-IF Isolation -RF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-32-dB
Input IP3 ARF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
Tone Spacing=1MHz
Tone Power=-10dBm
-11.3-dBm
Input IP3 BRF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
Tone Spacing=1MHz
Tone Power=-10dBm
-13.0-dBm
Input P1dB ARF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-3.5-dBm
Input P1dB BRF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-6-dBm
Noise Figure 3ARF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-7.4-dB
Noise Figure 4BRF/LO=2-22GHz
IF=91MHz
LO Drive=+12dBm
-9.3-dB

[1][2] Measured as a down converter to a fixed 91MHz IF.

[3][4] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.

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Typical Performance Plots

HSLO RF Conversion Loss IF = 91MHz graph for MM1-0222LBH
Blank graph for MM1-0222LBH
Configuration A, HSLO Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 91 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Configuration B, HSLO Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 91 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Relative IF Response, RF=8GHz graph for MM1-0222LBH
Relative IF Response, RF=18GHz graph for MM1-0222LBH
HSLO RF Return Loss IF = 91MHz graph for MM1-0222LBH
 LO Return Loss (dB) vs Frequency graph for MM1-0222LBH

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HSLO IF Return Loss (dB), RF=8GHz graph for MM1-0222LBH
LSLO IF Return Loss RF=18GHz graph for MM1-0222LBH
LO to RF Isolation (dB) vs Frequency graph for MM1-0222LBH
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0222LBH
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0222LBH

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3

Input IP3 vs Frequency graph for MM1-0222LBH
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power, 91 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0222LBH

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Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0222LBH
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0222LBH
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) graph for MM1-0222LBH
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) graph for MM1-0222LBH

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for MM1-0222LBH

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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