Device Overview

General Description

The MEQ10-45CSP1 is a passive MMIC equalizer CSP ideal for compensating for low pass filtering effects in RF/microwave and high speed digital systems. The MEQ10-45CSP1 provides positive slope from DC to 45GHz with a DC attenuation of 10dB. The new chip scale package allows for extreme miniaturization of the SMT footprint. The unique design offers superior return loss to competitors in an extremely small footprint. GaAs MMIC technology provides consistent unit-to-unit performance in a small, low cost form factor.

Photo of MEQ10-45CSP1

Features

  • Small 1.5 x 1.5 mm package size
  • DC attenuation of 10dB
  • Typical Insertion Loss 0.7 dB at 45GHz
  • Typical VSWR of 1.5 Over Operating Band
  • Low SWaP
  • This product embodies Marki Microwave's U.S. Pat. 11,869,858.

Applications

  • RF Transceivers
  • High-Speed Data
  • Telecom
  • Cable Loss Compensation
  • Amplifier Compensation

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackagePacking SizeGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MEQ10-45CSP1Chip Scale Package MMIC 45 GHz EqualizerCSP1-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MEQ10-45Evaluation Board, Chip Scale Package MMIC 45 GHz EqualizerEVB-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
MEQ10-45CSP1-TRTape and Reel, Chip Scale Package MMIC 45 GHz EqualizerCSP113"

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2022-03-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2022-06-01Outline Drawing and evaluation board name updated
B2023-02-01Package Description Updated
C2026-03-05ESD Class Added

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

An x-ray view of the MEQ10-45CSP1 package outline drawing is shown below. The MEQ equalizers are symmetrical allowing Port 1 or Port 2 to be used as the input.

Diagram of the port configuration for MEQ10-45CSP1

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 1Input/Output Pin 1 is DC connected to ground through a resistor. DC block is required if voltage present.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output
Pin 2Input/Output Pin 2 is DC connected to ground through a resistor. DC block is required if voltage present.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output

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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
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD1000 to < 2000 VoltsHBM Class 1C
Dimensions-1.5 x 1.5 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 3

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the equalizer in a SM package with a sine wave input applied to port 1. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All bare die are 100% DC tested and visually inspected.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Impedance -0 45-50-Ω
Insertion Loss -45 45-0.7-dB
Insertion Loss at DC -0 0-10-dB
Return Loss -0 45-13-dB

Equalizer is symmetrical. Reverse measurement is equivalent to forward measurement. All measurements taken in EVB package and de-embedded to the CSP1 pad interface.

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss graph for MEQ10-45CSP1
Return Loss graph for MEQ10-45CSP1

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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