Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-2567LS is a passive GaAs double balanced MMIC mixer suitable for both up and down-conversion applications. As with all Marki Microwave mixers, it features excellent conversion loss, isolation and spurious performance across a broad bandwidth and in a small form factor. The MM1-2567LS is available in a connectorized package. Owing to its passive balun circuitry, the mixer can be used in two different configurations: Configuration A for highest efficiency and Configuration B for the best spurious performance and lowest LO drive.

Photo of MM1-2567LS

Features

  • Connectorized Package
  • Broadband Performance
  • Excellent Unit-to-Unit Repeatability
  • Extremely Low LO Drive Operation

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
MM1-2567LSGaAs DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXERSStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
A2025-07-17Updated Port Configuration Diagram

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-2567LS

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1IF 2.92FPort 1 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 2LO 1.85FPort 2 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 25 to 67 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 3RF 1.85FPort 3 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 25 to 67 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Configuration B

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1IF 2.92FPort 1 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 2RF 1.85FPort 2 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 25 to 67 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Port 3LO 1.85FPort 3 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 25 to 67 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 21mA
Port 3 DC Current 30mA
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 6-16-

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50Ω system. Specifications are shown for Configurations A (B).

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss ALO/RF=25-60 GHz
-916dB
Input IP3 ALO/RF=25-67 GHz
IF=DC-30 GHz
LO Drive Level= 10-16
-9-dBm
Input P1dB ALO/RF=25-67 GHz
IF=DC-30 GHz
LO Drive Level= 10-16
-1-dBm
LO-RF Isolation A--33-dB
Conversion Loss BLO/RF=25-60 GHz
-1521dB
Input IP3 BLO/RF=25-67 GHz
IF=DC-30 GHz
LO Drive Level= 6-12
-15-dBm
Input P1dB BLO/RF=25-67 GHz
IF=DC-30 GHz
LO Drive Level= 6-12
-5-dBm
IF Frequency Range --0-30GHz
LO Frequency Range --25-67GHz
RF Frequency Range --25-67GHz

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Typical Performance

Conversion Loss graph for MM1-2567LS
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
High Side Lo, IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS

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Low Side Lo, IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-2567LS
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-2567LS
2xLO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
2xLo Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
3xLO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS

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3xLO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-2567LS
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MM1-2567LS
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-2567LS

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Mechanical Data

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