Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-0626S is a high linearity passive double balanced MMIC mixer. The S diode offers superior 1 dB compression, two tone intermodulation performance, and spurious suppression to other GaAs MMIC mixers. It features excellent conversion loss, superior isolations and spurious performance across a broad bandwidth, in a miniature form factor. Accurate, nonlinear simulation models are available for Microwave Office® through the Marki Microwave PDK. The MM1-0626S is available as a wire bondable chip or an SMA connectorized package. The MM1-0626S is a superior alternative to Marki Microwave carrier and packaged M1 and M3 mixers.

Photo of MM1-0626SS

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
MM1-0626SSGaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerSStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
A2019-02-01Die shrunk from 1.47 x 1.18 mm² to 1.38 x 1.17 mm². CH package tolerance added.
B2022-08-01Recommended LO Drive Range Updated.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-0626SS

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO SMAFPort 1 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 6 to 26.5 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 open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 6 to 26.5 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 open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 6 to 26.5 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 open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 6 to 26.5 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 15mA
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 100°C 20dBm
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 25°C 32dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-14.22 x 13.21mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 17-23-

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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.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss ALO=6-26GHz
RF=6-26.5GHz
IF=DC-9GHz
LO drive level=20dBm
-7.5-dB
Input IP3 ALO=6-26GHz
RF=6-26.5GHz
IF=DC-9GHz
LO drive level=17-23dBm
-27-dBm
Input P1dB ALO=6-26GHz
RF=6-26.5GHz
IF=DC-9GHz
LO drive level=17-23dBm
-14-dBm
Conversion Loss BLO=6-26.5GHz
RF=6-26GHz
IF=DC-9GHz
LO drive level=20dBm
-8.5-dB
Input IP3 BLO=6-26.5GHz
RF=6-26GHz
IF=DC-9GHz
LO drive level=17-23dBm
-28-dBm
Input P1dB BLO=6-26.5GHz
RF=6-26GHz
IF=DC-9GHz
LO drive level=17-23dBm
-14-dBm
IF Frequency Range --0-9GHz
LO Frequency Range --6-26.5GHz
LO-IF Isolation -LO=6-26GHz
RF-6-26.5GHz
IF=DC-9GHz
-34-dB
LO-RF Isolation -LO=6-26GHz
RF=6-26.5GHz
IF=DC-9GHz
-47-dB
RF Frequency Range --6-26.5GHz
RF Frequency Range --6-26GHz
RF-IF Isolation -LO=6-26GHz
RF=6-26.5GHz
IF=DC=9GHz
-33-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS

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LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
Input IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MM1-0626SS
Output IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MM1-0626SS
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0626SS

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2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) graph for MM1-0626SS
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-0626SS

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Mechanical Data

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