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.

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Features

  • LO/RF 2.0 to 8.0 GHz
  • IF .001 to 6.0 GHz
  • 7.0 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 20 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
  • Ultra-Broadband RF, LO, and IF

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
M2-0208NE-1Triple-Balanced MixersEConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99MM1-0212HSM-2T3-12LQ-2
M2-0208LE-1Triple-Balanced MixersEConsult FactoryNot Recommended for New DesignEAR99MM1-0212LSM-2T3-12LQ-2
M2-0208NE-2Triple-Balanced MixersEConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99MM1-0212HSM-2T3-12LQ-2
M2-0208LE-2Triple-Balanced MixersE

Non-RoHS

Not Recommended for New DesignEAR99MM1-0212LSM-2T3-12LQ-2
M2-0208ME-2Triple-Balanced MixersEConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99MM1-0212LSM-2T3-12LQ-2

Table Of Contents

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
IFIF The IF port is DC coupled to the diodes and AC matched to 50 Ohms from .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 2 to 8 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 2 to 8 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-

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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=2-8 GHz
IF=.001-2 GHz
-78dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=2-8 GHz
IF=2-4 GHz
-7.58.5dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=2-8 GHz
IF=4-6 GHz
-8.59.5dB
Input IP3 LO/RF=2-8 GHz
LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-13 dBm
-15-dBm
Input P1dB LO/RF=2-8 GHz
LO drive level, L Diode Option=10-13 dBm
-5-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=2-8 GHz
-30-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=2-8 GHz
1520-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=4-8 GHz
1822-dB
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=2-8 GHz
-20-dB
IF Frequency Range -0.001-6GHz
RF Frequency Range -2-8GHz

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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