Device Overview

General Description

The T3-12 is a high performance mixer featuring LO/RF from 10 MHz to 12 GHz and IF from 1 MHz to 4 GHz. As with all T3 mixers, this mixer offers unparalleled nonlinear performance in terms of IIP3, P1dB, and spurious performance with a flexible LO drive requirement from +15 dBm to +27 dBm. The T3-12 is offered in connectorized, surface mount, and drop-in style packaging, suitable for any type of system level integration.

Photo of T3-12LQP

Features

  • Ultra-Broadband RF, LO, and IF
  • Compatible with Sine or Square-Wave LO
  • Square-Wave LO delivers Industry-Leading Spurious, IP3, and P1dB Performance

Applications

  • T3 Mixer Primer

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
T3-12MQPTWO-TONE-TERMINATOR MIXERQPStandardConsult FactoryReleasedEAR99
T3-12LQPTwo-Tone-Terminator MixerQPStandard

Non-RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2008-01-01Initial Release
A2018-12-01Removed Leaded Surface Mount CQ package
B2021-10-01Updated SMT Package Outlines

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for T3-12LQP

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
IFIF SMAFThe IF port is DC blocked and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 1 MHz to 4 GHz.Equivalent circuit for the IF
LOLO 2.92FThe LO port is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 10 MHz to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
RFRF 2.92FThe RF port is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 10 MHz to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
LO DC Current 1A
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
RF DC Current 1A
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), (L -Version) 27dBm
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), (L -Version) 25dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-15.24 x 13.20 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 15-25-

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Electrical Specifications

ParameterTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss LO/RF=.01-12 GHz
IF=.001-0.5 GHz
-7.510dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=.01-12 GHz
IF=.001-4.0 GHz
-8.512dB
IF Frequency Range -0.001-4GHz
LO Frequency Range -0.01-12GHz
RF Frequency Range -0.01-12GHz
Input IP3 --30-dBm
LO-RF Isolation --30-dB

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Typical Performance

Conversion Loss graph for T3-12LQP
Input IP3 (dBm) graph for T3-12LQP
Input 1 dB Compression (dBm) vs. LO Power @ 7 GHz graph for T3-12LQP
Input IP3 (dBm) vs. LO Power @ 7 GHz graph for T3-12LQP
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for T3-12LQP
Low-End Relative IF Response (dB) graph for T3-12LQP
RF VSWR graph for T3-12LQP
LO VSWR graph for T3-12LQP

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IF VSWR graph for T3-12LQP
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for T3-12LQP
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for T3-12LQP
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for T3-12LQP
LO Even harmonic to RF Isolation graph for T3-12LQP
LO Even Harmonic to IF Isolation graph for T3-12LQP
LO Odd Harmonic to RF Isolation graph for T3-12LQP
LO Odd Harmonic to IF Isolation graph for T3-12LQP

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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