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MBAL-0220PSM
2 - 20 GHz MMIC Isolation Balun
The MBAL-0220PSM is a GaAs passive MMIC balun in a 3mm QFN surface mount package. This high isolation balun features excellent amplitude and phase balance across its 2 to 20 GHz frequency range and offers a 2:1 impedance ratio. The 3mm QFN package is a lead free, RoHS compliant package compatible with standard leaded and lead-free solder reflows. The MBAL-0220PSM is an excellent choice for balanced amplifiers, clock distribution, and higher order Nyquist sampling in analog to digital converters. The MBAL-0220PSM is a higher isolation, smaller form factor version of the MBAL-0220SM.
| Parameter | Typ | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2 to 20 | GHz |
| Insertion Loss as a Mode Converter | 2.7 | dB |
| Phase Balance | 0.7 | ° |
| Amplitude Balance | 0.1 | dB |
| Impedance Ratio | 2:1 | - |
| Common Mode Rejection | 38 | dB |
Summary only – refer to the Electrical Specifications, Absolute Maximum Ratings, and Recommended Operating Range tables for complete details.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBAL-0220PSM | 2 - 20 GHz MMIC Isolation Balun | QFN | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVB-MBAL-0220P | Evaluation Board, 2-20 GHz Passive MMIC QFN Package Balun | EVB | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
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Specifications guaranteed for +25°C, measured in a 50Ω system. Measured data was taken on an evaluation board and de-embedded to surface mount launch unless otherwise noted.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | - | 2 | 20 | - | - | - | GHz |
| Insertion Loss as a Mode Converter | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 2.7 | - | dB |
| Nominal Phase Shift | Temp = 25°C | - | - | - | 180 | - | ° |
| Common Port Return Loss | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 14 | - | dB |
| Common Port Return Loss | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 14.2 | - | dB |
| Common Mode Return Loss | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 11 | - | dB |
| Output Return Loss | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 16 | - | dB |
| Isolation | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 17 | - | dB |
| Amplitude Balance | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 0.1 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 0.7 | - | ° |
| Common Mode Rejection | Temp = 25°C | 2 | 20 | - | 38 | - | dB |
| Impedance | Temp = 25°C | - | - | - | 50 | - | Ω |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - | - |
The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. If these limits are exceeded, the device may be inoperable or have a reduced lifetime.
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 85 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40 | °C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| RF Power Handling | 37 | dBm |
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ESD | 250 to < 500 Volts | HBM Class 1A |
| Dimensions | - | 3 x 3 mm |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | - | MSL 1 |
Below is the port diagram for the MBAL-0220PSM. The diagram is shown as an x-ray view from the top down.
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Common/Input | Pin 2 is DC short to ground. |  |
| 7 | Out 1 / 0° Port (Balanced) | Pin 7 is DC open to ground. |  |
| 9 | Out 2 / 180° Port (Balanced) | Pin 9 is DC open to ground. | |
| Paddle | Ground | Ground paddle should be connected to RF ground. |  |
| Pins 1,3,4,5,6,8,10,11,12 | Non-connect (NC) | These pins are not connected internally. Datasheet performance is tested with NC pins grounded. | |
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| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2026-03-05 | Initial Release |
| B | 2026-04-23 | Updated RF Power Handling |
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