NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN

Device Overview

General Description

M8 mixers are hybrid assemblies that use a specially balanced technique to feature very low conversion loss and high isolations. M8 mixers have generally been replaced with MM1 mixers with superior performance, repeatability, and availability. M8 mixers are still used in legacy systems and are suitable for laboratory use.

Photo of M8-0412LR

Features

  • LO/RF 4.0 to 12.0 GHz
  • IF DC to 2.0 GHz
  • 5.0 dB Typical Conversion Loss
  • 40 dB Typical LO to RF Isolation
  • Multi-Octave RF and LO
  • Superior Bi-Phase Performance

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
M8-0412LRDouble-Balanced 4 - 12 GHz MixerRConsult FactoryNot Recommended for New DesignEAR99MM1-0222LSMM1-0312HS
M8-0412NRDouble-Balanced 4 - 12 GHz MixerRConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99MM1-0312HS
M8-0412MRDouble-Balanced 4 - 12 GHz MixerRConsult FactoryEnd of LifeEAR99MM1-0222LSMM1-0312HS

Table Of Contents

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for M8-0412LR

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO Port 1 is DC short for the R package.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 2IF Port 2 is diode connected for the R Package.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3RF Port 3 is DC short for the P Package.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Specifications

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
WeightPackage name: R5g
Dimensions-14.22 x 13.21 mm
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 7-10-

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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=4-12 GHz
IF=1-2 GHz
-6.58dB
Conversion Loss LO/RF=4-12 GHz
IF=DC-1 GHz
-57dB
Input IP3 LO/RF=4-12 GHz
L Diode drive level=7-10 dBm
-12-dBm
Input P1dB LO/RF=4-12 GHz
L Diode drive level=7-10 dBm
-2-dBm
LO-IF Isolation LO/RF=4-12 GHz
-25-dB
LO-RF Isolation LO/RF=4-12 GHz
3040-dB
RF-IF Isolation LO/RF=4-12 GHz
-25-dB
IF Frequency Range -0-2GHz
RF Frequency Range -4-12GHz

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for M8-0412LR
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for M8-0412LR
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for M8-0412LR
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for M8-0412LR
LO Port VSWR graph for M8-0412LR
RF Port VSWR graph for M8-0412LR

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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