Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-0312S is a passive double balanced MMIC mixer. It features excellent conversion loss, superior isolations and spurious performance across a broad bandwidth, in a highly miniaturized form factor. Accurate, nonlinear simulation models are available for Microwave Office® through the Marki Microwave PDK. The MM1-0312S is available as a wire bondable chip or an SMA connectorized package. The MM1-0312S is a superior alternative to Marki Microwave carrier and packaged M1 and M3 mixers.

Photo of MM1-0312SS

Features

  • CAD Optimized for Superior Isolation and Spurious Response
  • Broadband Performance
  • Excellent Unit-to-Unit Repeatability
  • Fully nonlinear software models available with Marki PDK for Microwave Office®
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • SATCOM
  • Radar

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-0312SSGaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerSStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
A2017-08-01Die shrunk from 1.48 x 1.18 mm2 to 1.37 x 1.17 mm2. CH package tolerance added.
B2020-01-01Updated CH package Outline Dimensions

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-0312SS

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO SMAFPort 1 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 3 to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 2IF SMAFPort 2 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3RF SMAFPort 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 3 to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Configuration B

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1RF SMAFPort 1 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 3 to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Port 2IF SMAFPort 2 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3LO SMAFPort 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 3 to 12 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 2 DC Current 50mA
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 100°C 20dBm
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 25°C 25dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-14.22 x 13.21mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 18-23-

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50Ω system. All bare die are 100% DC tested and 100% visually inspected. RF testing is performed on a sample basis to verify conformance to datasheet guaranteed specifications. Consult factory for more information.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss ALO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=20 dBm
-7.5-dB
Input IP3 ALO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=18-23 dBm
-24-dBm
Input P1dB ALO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=18-23 dBm
-14-dBm
LO-IF Isolation ALO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=18-23 dBm
-31-dB
LO-RF Isolation ALO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=18-23 dBm
-47-dB
RF-IF Isolation ALO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=18-23 dBm
-36-dB
Conversion Loss BLO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=20 dBm
-9-dB
Input IP3 BLO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=18-23 dBm
-26-dBm
Input P1dB BLO/RF=3-12 GHz
IF=DC-4.5 GHz
LO drive level=18-23 dBm
-14-dBm
IF Frequency Range --0-4.5GHz
LO Frequency Range --3-12GHz
RF Frequency Range --3-12GHz

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Typical Performance

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS

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LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0312SS
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0312SS
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0312SS

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2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MM1-0312SS
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-0312SS

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Mechanical Data

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