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 |
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Device Overview
General Description
The T3H-18G is a high performance mixer featuring LO/RF from 10 MHz to 18 GHz and IF from 10 MHz to 18 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 T3H-18G is offered in connectorized, surface mount, and drop-in style packaging, suitable for any type of system level integration. The T3H-18G is a form-fit-function replacement for the obsolete T3H-18, 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
N/A
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T3H-18GIES-2 | Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer | ES | Non-RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| T3H-18GLES-1 | Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer | ES | Consult Factory | Released | - |
| T3H-18GLES-2 | Two-Tone-Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer | ES | Non-RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T3H-18GIES-2 | Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer | ES | Non-RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| T3H-18GLES-1 | Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer | ES | Consult Factory | Released | - |
| T3H-18GLES-2 | Two-Tone-Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer | ES | Non-RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
T3H-18GIES-2
Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer
Table Of Contents
- Device Overview
- Port Configuration and Functions
- Revision History
- Specifications
- Mechanical Data
- Notes
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2020-08-25 | Initial Release |
| A | 2023-12-19 | Revised conversion loss test conditions in electrical specifications table. |
| B | 2025-09-12 | Typical Performance Plots Updated to match corresponding frequency range / LO Input Power Updated |
T3H-18GIES-2
Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer
Port Configuration and Functions
Port Functions
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| IF | IF | The IF port is DC blocked and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 10 MHz to 18 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. | |
T3H-18GIES-2
Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer
Specifications
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 | 18 | - | 27 | dBm |
T3H-18GIES-2
Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer
Electrical Specifications
Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50Ω system.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Loss | LO/RF=0.01-18GHz, IF=91 MHz | - | 9.5 | 15.5 | dB |
| Conversion Loss | RF=14GHz, LO=13.99-0.01 GHz, IF= 0.01-13.99 GHz | - | 9.5 | 15.5 | dB |
| LO-IF Isolation | LO/RF= 0.01-18 GHz | 15 | - | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | LO/RF=0.01-18 GHz | 15 | - | - | dB |
| IF Frequency Range | - | 0.01 | - | 18 | GHz |
| Input IP3 | - | - | 32 | - | dBm |
| RF Frequency Range | - | 0.01 | - | 18 | GHz |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Loss | LO/RF=0.01-18GHz, IF=91 MHz | - | 9.5 | 15.5 | dB |
| Conversion Loss | RF=14GHz, LO=13.99-0.01 GHz, IF= 0.01-13.99 GHz | - | 9.5 | 15.5 | dB |
| LO-IF Isolation | LO/RF= 0.01-18 GHz | 15 | - | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | LO/RF=0.01-18 GHz | 15 | - | - | dB |
| IF Frequency Range | - | 0.01 | - | 18 | GHz |
| Input IP3 | - | - | 32 | - | dBm |
| RF Frequency Range | - | 0.01 | - | 18 | GHz |
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Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer
Typical Performance Plots
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Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer
T3H-18GIES-2
Two-Tone Terminator .01 - 18 GHz Mixer
Mechanical Data
Outline Drawing
