Device Overview

General Description

The T3A-07PA is a versatile, robust, and broadband Two-Tone-Terminator mixer integrated with a sub 10 ps risetime square wave amplifier. The T3A-07PA employs the most sophisticated mixer on the market today and offers unparalleled performance when compared to all other mixer technologies. The T3A-07PA delivers exceptional IMD suppression with low conversion loss.

Photo of T3A-07PA

Features

  • Ultra-Broadband RF, LO, and IF
  • Integrated Square-Wave LO Amplifier
  • Industry Leading Spurious, IP3, and P1dB Performance for low LO Drive

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
T3A-07PATwo-Tone-Terminator Mixer/LO-AmplifierPAStandardReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2022-07-01Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for T3A-07PA

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 SMAFThe LO port is DC blocked and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 10 MHz to 7 GHz.Equivalent circuit for the LO
RFRF SMAFThe RF port is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 10 MHz to 7 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
LO Power Handling 17dBm
Maximum Operating Temperature 70°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature 0°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
RF DC Current 1Amp
RF Power Handling 25dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD< 250 VoltsHBM Class 0
Dimensions-20.32 x 18.80 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Positive Supply Current 1-250300mA
Negative Supply Current 2--0.5mA
LO Input Power 10-15-

[1] +5.0 Volts DC (+7 V max)

[2] 0 to -0.2 Volts DC

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from 0 to +70°C, measured in a 50Ω system.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss LO/RF=0.01-7 GHz
IF=.001-0.5 GHz
-6.59dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=0.01-7 GHz
IF=.001-4.0 GHz
-810.5dB
Current Consumption +5.0 Volts DC (+7 V max)
-250300mA
Current Consumption Gate Current, Ig
0 to -0.2 Volts DC
--0.5mA
IF Frequency Range -0.001-4GHz
Input P1dB LO/RF=0.01-7 GHz
-16-dBm
LO Drive Level (Square wave) -10-15dBm
LO Frequency Range -0.01-7GHz
RF Frequency Range -0.01-7GHz
Input IP3 --31-dBm

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Typical Performance Plots

Saturated LO Conversion Loss graph for T3A-07PA
Saturated LO Input IP3 graph for T3A-07PA
Linear LO to Conversion Loss graph for T3A-07PA
Linear LO Input IP3 graph for T3A-07PA
Below 10 MHz Relative RF Response graph for T3A-07PA
RF/LO Return Loss graph for T3A-07PA
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for T3A-07PA
Below 1 MHz Relative IF Response graph for T3A-07PA

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RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for T3A-07PA
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for T3A-07PA
LO to RF Leakage (dBm) graph for T3A-07PA
LO to IF Leakage (dBm) graph for T3A-07PA
Even LO Harmonic to RF Leakage (dBm) graph for T3A-07PA
Even LO Harmonic to IF Leakage (dBm) graph for T3A-07PA
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Leakage (dBm) graph for T3A-07PA
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Leakage (dBm) graph for T3A-07PA

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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