Device Overview

General Description

The MFB-1445SM is a passive MMIC bandpass filter. It is an integrated filter that passes Ku-Band frequencies (13.6-15.1 GHz). Passive GaAs MMIC technology allows production of smaller filter constructions that replace larger form factor circuit board constructions. Tight fabrication tolerances allow for less unit to unit variation than traditional filter technologies. Low unit to unit variation allows for accurate simulations using the provided S2P file taken from measured production units. The MFB-1445SM is available as a 3 X 3 mm QFN package. Evaluation boards are also available.

Photo of MFB-1445SM

Features

  • Designed for Ku-Band Applications including Satcom
  • Excellent Return Loss
  • High Stop Band Suppression
  • Wide Stop Band

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MFB-1445SMPassive MMIC 13.6-15.1 GHz Bandpass FilterQFN

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MFB-1445Evaluation, Passive MMIC 13.6-15.1 GHz Bandpass FilterEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2021-01-01Datasheet Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MFB-1445SM package outline drawing is shown below. The MMIC bandpass filters are symmetrical allowing Pin 2 or Pin 11 to be used as the input.

Diagram of the port configuration for MFB-1445SM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
PadGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 11Input/Output Pin 11 is DC open to ground for the SM package.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output
Pin 2Input/Output Pin 2 is DC open to ground for the SM package.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
Power Handling, at any Port 30dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-3 x 3 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.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
1 dBc Passband Temp = 25°C
13.51 15.13---GHz
3 dBc Passband Temp = 25°C
13.28 15.41---GHz
30 dBc Rejection Point Temp = 25°C
12.53 17.36---GHz
Center Freq Temp = 25°C
- --14.30-GHz
Insertion Loss @ fc Temp = 25°C
- --3.74.5dB
Passband Return Loss Temp = 25°C
- --23-dB
Group Delay Temp = 25°C
- --620-ps
Impedance Temp = 25°C
- --50-Ω
Stopband Suppression -17.5 17.53035-dB
Stopband Suppression -18.5 18.53540-dB
Stopband Suppression -12.5 12.53035-dB
Stopband Suppression -11.5 11.53545-dB

Filter is symmetrical. Reverse measurement is equivalent to forward measurement. All measured data is taken from the eval board without de-embedding of the connectors and traces.

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss graph for MFB-1445SM
Band 1 Group Delay (ps) graph for MFB-1445SM
Return Loss graph for MFB-1445SM
Insertion Loss graph for MFB-1445SM
Return Loss graph for MFB-1445SM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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