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MBAL-0220SM
Passive MMIC 2-20 GHz Surface Mount Balun
The MBAL-0220SM is a GaAs passive MMIC balun in a 4mm QFN surface mount package. Its frequency ranges from 2 to 20 GHz and offers a 2:1 impedance ratio. The 4mm QFN package is a lead free, RoHS compliant package compatible with standard leaded and lead-free solder reflows. Connectorized evaluation packages are available. The MBAL-0220SM is an excellent choice for balanced amplifiers, clock distribution, and higher order Nyquist sampling in analog to digital converters.
| Parameter | Typ | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 2 to 20 | GHz |
| Insertion Loss as a Mode Converter | 6 | dB |
| Phase Balance | 3 | ° |
| Amplitude Balance | 0.25 | dB |
| Impedance Ratio | 2:1 | - |
| Common Mode Rejection | 30 | dB |
Summary only – refer to the Electrical Specifications, Absolute Maximum Ratings, and Recommended Operating Range tables for complete details.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Packing Size | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBAL-0220SM | Passive MMIC 2-20 GHz Surface Mount Balun | QFN | - | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVAL-MBAL-0220 | Evaluation Board, Passive MMIC 2-20 GHz Surface Mount Balun | EVAL | - | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| MBAL-0220-TR | Tape and Reel, Passive MMIC 2-20 GHz Surface Mount Balun | QFN | 7" | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
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. For example: Scs12 is the Common output response given a single ended input.
Three port scattering parameters measured as three single-ended 50Ω ports showing relationship between any two ports.
Specifications guaranteed for +25°C, measured in a 50Ω system. Measured data was taken on an Eval Board with output traces having an offset.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | - | 2 | 20 | - | - | - | GHz |
| Amplitude Balance 1 | - | 2 | 20 | - | 0.25 | 1 | dB |
| Common Mode Rejection | - | 2 | 20 | 22 | 30 | - | dB |
| Insertion Loss as a Mode Converter 2 | - | 2 | 20 | - | 6 | 8.5 | dB |
| Isolation | - | 2 | 20 | - | 10 | - | dB |
| Nominal Phase Shift | - | 2 | 20 | - | 1800 | - | ° |
| Phase Balance 3 | - | 2 | 20 | - | 3 | 10 | ° |
| VSWR (Common) | - | 2 | 20 | - | 1.4 | - | - |
| VSWR (Output) | - | 2 | 20 | - | 2 | - | - |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - | - |
[1][3] Guaranteed only for eval board.
[2] Includes fixture losses.
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 125 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 125 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -65 | °C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| RF Power Handling | 30 | dBm |
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | - | 4 x 4 mm |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | - | MSL 1 |
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3, 5-14, 17-24 | Non-connect (NC) | These pins are not connected internally. Datasheet performance is tested with NC pins grounded. |  |
| 15 | Out 2 | Pin 15 is DC short. Blocking capacitor is optional. |  |
| 16 | Out 1 | Pin 16 is DC short. Blocking capacitor is optional. | |
| 4 | Common | Pin 4 is DC short. Blocking capacitor is optional. |  |
| Paddle | Ground | Ground pad should be connected to RF/DC ground with low electrical and thermal resistance. |  |
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| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | - | - | - | - | - | - | GHz |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - | - |
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