Port Diagram
A top-down view of the BAL-0032SSG package outline drawing is shown below. Marki baluns are passive reciprocal devices allowing either single ended to differential or differential to single ended conversion.
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Device Overview
General Description
The BAL-0032SSG is a surface-mount broadband balun, hand-tuned for optimal phase and amplitude balance over an industry leading 10 MHz to 32 GHz bandwidth. The BAL-0032SSG operates as an excellent choice for analog to digital converters, balanced receivers, baseband digital modulations, and signal integrity.
Features
Applications
- Analog to Digital Converters
- Balanced Receivers
- Baseband Digital Modulation
- Signal Integrity
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL-0032SSG | SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN | SSG | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVB-BAL-0032 | Evaluation Board, 0.01 - 32 GHz Surface-Mount Broadband Balun | EVB | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL-0032SSG | SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN | SSG | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVB-BAL-0032 | Evaluation Board, 0.01 - 32 GHz Surface-Mount Broadband Balun | EVB | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Table Of Contents
- Device Overview
- Port Configuration and Functions
- Revision History
- Specifications
- Absolute Maximum Ratings
- Package Information
- Electrical Specifications
- Typical Mixed Mode Performance Plots
- Typical Performance Plots
- Typical EVB Mixed Mode Performance Plots
- Typical EVB Performance Plots
- Simulated Performance With 50Ω Differential Impedance - Single Ended Parameters
- Simulated Performance With 50Ω Differential Impedance - Mixed Mode Parameters
- Mechanical Data
- Footprint Image
- Evaluation Board
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2022-06-01 | Datasheet Initial Release |
| A | 2023-01-01 | Unit Spread Graphs Added |
| B | 2025-05-19 | 3D model / footprint updated |
| C | 2026-01-09 | Power Handling Added |
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Port Configuration and Functions
Port Functions
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port 1 | Common Port / SE (Unbalanced) | The common port is DC short to ground. |  |
| Port 2 | D+ / 0° Port (Balanced) | The 0° port is DC short to ground. |  |
| Port 3 | D- / 180° Port (Balanced) | The 180° port is DC short to ground. |  |
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. Absolute Maximum Ratings are individual and should not be met in parallel. If these limits are exceeded, the device may be inoperable or have a reduced lifetime.
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 100 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 125 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -55 | °C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| RF Power Handling 1 | 15 | W |
[1] Tested at 6GHz
Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | - | 5.08 x 8.89 mm |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | - | MSL 1 |
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Electrical Specifications
The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude Balance | - | 0.1 | 20 | - | 0.5 | 1.3 | dB |
| Amplitude Balance | - | 20 | 32 | - | 0.5 | 1.5 | dB |
| Common Mode Rejection | - | 20 | 32 | - | 25 | 18 | dB |
| Common Mode Rejection | - | 0.1 | 20 | - | 25 | 22 | dB |
| Common Port Return Loss | - | 0.1 | 32 | - | 8 | - | dB |
| Impedance | - | - | - | - | 50 | - | Ω |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - | |
| Insertion Loss as a Mode Converter | - | 0.01 | 32 | - | 5 | 8 | dB |
| Isolation | - | 0.01 | 32 | - | 8 | - | dB |
| Nominal Phase Shift | - | 0.1 | 32 | - | 180 | - | ° |
| Output Return Loss | - | 0.01 | 32 | - | 9 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | - | 20 | 32 | - | 5 | 13 | ° |
| Phase Balance | - | 0.01 | 20 | - | 5 | 10 | ° |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplitude Balance | - | 0.1 | 20 | - | 0.5 | 1.3 | dB |
| Amplitude Balance | - | 20 | 32 | - | 0.5 | 1.5 | dB |
| Common Mode Rejection | - | 20 | 32 | - | 25 | 18 | dB |
| Common Mode Rejection | - | 0.1 | 20 | - | 25 | 22 | dB |
| Common Port Return Loss | - | 0.1 | 32 | - | 8 | - | dB |
| Impedance | - | - | - | - | 50 | - | Ω |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - | |
| Insertion Loss as a Mode Converter | - | 0.01 | 32 | - | 5 | 8 | dB |
| Isolation | - | 0.01 | 32 | - | 8 | - | dB |
| Nominal Phase Shift | - | 0.1 | 32 | - | 180 | - | ° |
| Output Return Loss | - | 0.01 | 32 | - | 9 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | - | 20 | 32 | - | 5 | 13 | ° |
| Phase Balance | - | 0.01 | 20 | - | 5 | 10 | ° |
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Typical Mixed Mode Performance Plots
Mixed mode scattering parameters are used to characterize differential circuits. For baluns, this means that the 0° and 180° ports become a single 100Ω differential port and the common port remains the same 50Ω common port. The two-port s-parameters of the balun are then characterized based on differential (d), common mode (c), or single-ended (s) signals. Sds21 is the differential output response given a single ended input.
Typical performance plots are evaluation board measurements with fixturing to the device pins de-embedded
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Typical Performance Plots
Three port scattering parameters measured as three single-ended 50Ω ports showing relationship between any two ports.
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Typical EVB Mixed Mode Performance Plots
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SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Typical EVB Performance Plots
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SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Simulated Performance With 50Ω Differential Impedance - Single Ended Parameters
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Simulated Performance With 50Ω Differential Impedance - Mixed Mode Parameters
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Mechanical Data
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SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Footprint Image
Download : Footprint Drawing
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SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Evaluation Board - Performance Data
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Frequency Range (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | 2 | - |
BAL-0032SSG
SURFACE-MOUNT BROADBAND BALUN
Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing
