NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

Device Overview

General Description

M2 triple balanced mixers are hybrid assemblies that have been hand-tuned to feature low conversion loss and high isolations. M2 mixers offer ultrabroadband overlapping frequency coverage on all 3 ports. Many M2 mixers have replaced with MM2 mixers with superior performance, repeatability, and availability. M2 mixers suitable for systems where an MM2 mixer is not available.

Photo of M2-0026LE-2

Features

  • LO/RF .01 to 26.5 GHz
  • IF .001 to 6.0 GHz
  • 8.0 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • Ultra-Broadband RF, LO, and IF

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
M2-0026LE-2Triple-Balanced .01 - 26.5 GHz MixerE

Non-RoHS

Not Recommended for New DesignEAR99T3-20GLES-2T3-20GLCTG-2
M2-0026LE-1Triple-Balanced .01 - 26.5 GHz MixerEConsult FactoryNot Recommended for New DesignEAR99T3-20GLES-1T3-20GLCTG-1

Table Of Contents

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for M2-0026LE-2

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
IFIF The IF port is DC coupled to the diodes and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 0.001 to 6 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
LOLO The LO port is DC coupled to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 0.01 to 26.5 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
RFRF The RF port is DC coupled to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 0.01 to 26.5 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: E1g
Dimensions-15.24 x 8.13 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 10-13-
LO Input Power 15-18-

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50-Ohm system.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss LO/RF=0.01-26.5 GHz
IF=0.001-6 GHz
-8-dB
Input IP3 LO/RF=0.01-26.5 GHz
L Diode drive level=15-18 dBm
-15-dBm
Input P1dB LO/RF=0.01-26.5 GHz
L Diode drive level=15-18 dBm
-5-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=0.01-26.5 GHz
-30-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=0.01-26.5 GHz
-30-dB
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=0.01-26.5 GHz
-30-dB
IF Frequency Range -0.001-6GHz
RF Frequency Range -1-26.5GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Low-End RF Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M2-0026LE-2
Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M2-0026LE-2
Low-End Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M2-0026LE-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M2-0026LE-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0026LE-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0026LE-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M2-0026LE-2
IF VSWR graph for M2-0026LE-2

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RF VSWR graph for M2-0026LE-2
LO VSWR graph for M2-0026LE-2

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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Footprint Image

Footprint of the package for M2-0026LE-2

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