T3-18GLES_Two-Tone-Terminator Mixer

Device Overview

General Description

The T3-18G is a high performance mixer featuring LO/RF from 10 MHz to 18 GHz and IF from 1 MHz to 10 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 +25 dBm. The T3-18G is offered in connectorized, surface mount, and drop-in style packaging, suitable for any type of system level integration. The T3-18G differs from its sister product the T3-18 in that the T3-18G is built using GaAs diodes instead of Si.

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

N/A

Part Ordering Options

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
T3-18GLES	Two-Tone-Terminator Mixer	ES	Consult Factory	Released	EAR99
T3-18GLES-2	Two-Tone-Terminator-Mixer	ES	Non-RoHS	Released	EAR99
T3-18GLES-1	Two-Tone-Terminator-Mixer	ES	Non-RoHS	Released	EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
T3-18GLES	Two-Tone-Terminator Mixer	ES	Consult Factory	Released	EAR99
T3-18GLES-2	Two-Tone-Terminator-Mixer	ES	Non-RoHS	Released	EAR99
T3-18GLES-1	Two-Tone-Terminator-Mixer	ES	Non-RoHS	Released	EAR99

Device Overview
Port Configuration and Functions
- Port Diagram
- Port Functions
Revision History
Specifications
Mechanical Data
- Outline Drawing
Notes

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2020-07-07	Initial Release

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for T3-18GLES

Port Functions

Port	Function	Description
IF	IF	The IF port is DC blocked and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 1 MHz to 10 GHz.
LO	LO	The LO port is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 10 MHz to 18 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.
RF	RF	The RF port is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 10 MHz to 18 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.

Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter	Maximum Rating	Unit
LO DC Current	1	Amp
Maximum Operating Temperature	100	°C
Maximum Storage Temperature	125	°C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-55	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	-65	°C
RF DC Current	1	Amp
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), (L -Version)	25	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
ESD	250 to < 500 Volts	HBM Class 1A
Dimensions	-	8.13 x 8.13mm

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter	Min	Nominal	Max	Unit
LO Input Power	15	-	25	-

Electrical Specifications

Parameter	Test Conditions	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
IF Frequency Range	-	0.001	-	10	GHz
LO Frequency Range	-	0.01	-	18	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	0.01	-	18	GHz
Conversion Loss	LO/RF=.01-14 GHz IF=.001-5 GHz	-	9	13.5	dB
Conversion Loss	LO/RF=.01-18 GHz IF=91MHz	-	8	12	dB
Input IP3	-	-	28	-	dBm
LO-RF Isolation	-	-	25	-	dB

Parameter	Test Conditions	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
IF Frequency Range	-	0.001	-	10	GHz
LO Frequency Range	-	0.01	-	18	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	0.01	-	18	GHz
Conversion Loss	LO/RF=.01-14 GHz IF=.001-5 GHz	-	9	13.5	dB
Conversion Loss	LO/RF=.01-18 GHz IF=91MHz	-	8	12	dB
Input IP3	-	-	28	-	dBm
LO-RF Isolation	-	-	25	-	dB