Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-1857L 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. Low LO drive requirement allows operation at as low as +7dBm inputs. The MM1-1857L is available as a wire bondable chip or an SMA connectorized package. The MM1-1857H is a superior alternative to Marki Microwave carrier and packaged M9 mixers.

Photo of MM1-1857LS

Features

  • CAD Optimized for Superior Isolation and Spurious Response
  • Broadband Performance
  • Low LO Drive Requirement
  • Excellent Unit-to-Unit Repeatability
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • Fixed RF up converters
  • Electronic warfare equipment

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-1857LSGaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerSStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
A2017-11-01Die shrunk from 1.48 x 1.18 mm² to 1.37 x 1.17 mm². CH package tolerance added.
B2018-10-01Power Handling rating changed from +25dBm to +28dBm

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-1857LS

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO 1.85FPort 1 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 18 to 57 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 1.85FPort 3 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 18 to 57 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Configuration B

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1RF 1.85FPort 1 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 18 to 57 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 1.85FPort 3 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 18 to 57 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 22.5mA
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 100°C 23dBm
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 25°C 28dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-14.22 x 13.21mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 7-15-

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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/RF=18-57 GHz
IF=0.2-21 GHz
LO drive level=13 dBm
-12-dB
Conversion Loss ALO/RF=18-57 GHz
IF=DC-0.2 GHz
LO drive level=13 dBm
-811dB
Input IP3 ALO/RF=18-57 GHz
IF=DC-21 GHz
LO drive level=7-15 dBm
-13-dBm
Input P1dB ALO/RF=18-57 GHz
IF=DC-21 GHz
LO drive level=7-15 dBm
-4-dBm
LO-RF Isolation A--35-dB
Conversion Loss BLO/RF=18-57 GHz
IF=0.2-21 GHz
LO drive level=13 dBm
-13-dB
Conversion Loss BLO/RF=18-57 GHz
IF=DC-0.2 GHz
LO drive level=13 dBm
-912.5dB
Input IP3 BLO/RF=18-57 GHz
IF=DC-21 GHz
LO drive level=7-15 dBm
-14-dBm
Input P1dB BLO/RF=18-57 GHz
IF=DC-21 GHz
LO drive level=7-15 dBm
-4-dBm
IF Frequency Range --0-21GHz
LO Frequency Range --18-57GHz
RF Frequency Range --18-57GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS

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RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1857LS
Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1857LS
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1857LS
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1857LS
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1857LS
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1857LS
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1857LS

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2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MM1-1857LS
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-1857LS

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Mechanical Data

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