Device Overview

General Description

MC16-0222SM is a MMIC 2-22 GHz Directional Coupler. Passive GaAs MMIC technology allows production of smaller constructions that replace larger form factor circuit board constructions. Tight fabrication tolerances result in less unit to unit variation than traditional coupler technologies, allowing for accurate simulations using the provided S3P file taken from measured production units. The MC16-0222SM is available as a 4 X 4 mm QFN package. Evaluation boards are also available.

Photo of MC16-0222SM

Features

  • Broadband Performance
  • Low VSWR
  • High Directivity
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MC16-0222SMMMIC 2-22 GHz Directional CouplerQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MC16-0222Evaluation Board, MMIC 2-22 GHz Directional Coupler EVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2020-07-01Initial Datasheet Release
A2020-08-01Updated Return Loss Plots
B2025-02-12Updated Power Handling
C2025-11-21Updated ESD Rating

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MC16-0222SM’s SM package outline drawing is shown below.

Diagram of the port configuration for MC16-0222SM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
PadGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 1Coupled The coupled port is DC connected to a 50 Ω load.Equivalent circuit for the Coupled
Pin 11Output The output port is DC short to the input port and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Output
Pin 5Input The input port is DC short to the output port and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

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.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
DC Current at any Port 60mA
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
RF Power Handling 30W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-4 x 4 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All measured data is taken from the eval board with de-embedding of the connectors and traces, but group delay may vary.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Directivity -12 22-15-dB
Directivity -2 121423-dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss DC-12
- --1.22.5dB
Direct Line Insertion Loss -12 22-23.5dB
Impedance -- --50-Ω
Mean Coupling -2 22-16-dB
VSWR -2 22-1.22-

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Typical Performance Plots

All measured data is taken from the eval board with de-embedding of the connectors and traces, but group delay may vary.

Direct line insertion loss graph for MC16-0222SM
Return Loss graph for MC16-0222SM
Coupled port power graph for MC16-0222SM
Typical directivity graph for MC16-0222SM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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