Device Overview

General Description

The MFBA-00004PSM family of passive MMIC surface mount bandpass filters are an ideal solution for small form factor, high rejection filtering. 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. The MFBA-00004PSM is available as a 5x5mm plastic QFN. Low unit to unit variation allows for accurate simulations using the provided S2P file taken from measured production units.

Photo of MFBA-00004PSM

Features

  • Excellent Return Loss
  • High Stop Band Suppression
  • Wide Stop Band with Fast Roll-Off

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MFBA-00004PSMPassive GaAs MMIC 8.40-12.50 GHz Bandpass FilterQFN

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MFBA-00004PEvaluation Board, Passive GaAs MMIC 8.40-12.50 GHz Bandpass FilterEVBConsult FactoryReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2022-10-01Datasheet Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down x-ray view of the MFBA-00004PSM package outline drawing is shown below. The MMIC bandpass filters are symmetrical allowing Pin 5 or Port 20 to be used as the input.

Diagram of the port configuration for MFBA-00004PSM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Ground PaddleGround PSM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle and should be connected to RF ground.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 20Input/Output Pin 20 is DC open to ground for the PSM package.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output
Pin 5Input/Output Pin 5 is DC open to ground for the PSM 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
Port 1 DC Current 400mA
Port 2 DC Current 400mA

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-5 x 5 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the filter in a PSM package with a sine wave input applied to Pin 5. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
1 dBc Passband Temp = 25°C, Input Power = -5.00 dBm
8.42 12.32---GHz
3 dBc Passband Temp = 25°C, Input Power = -5.00 dBm
7.94 12.52---GHz
30 dBc Rejection Point Temp = 25°C, Input Power = -5.00 dBm
7.18 13.74---GHz
Center Freq Temp = 25°C, Input Power = -5.00 dBm
- --10.19-GHz
Insertion Loss @ fc Temp = 25°C, Input Power = -5.00 dBm
- --1.8-dB
Passband Return Loss Temp = 25°C, Input Power = -5.00 dBm
- --19-dB
Group Delay Temp = 25°C, Input Power = -5.00 dBm
- --503-ps
Impedance Temp = 25°C, Input Power = -5.00 dBm
- --50-Ω

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MFBA-00004PSM
Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MFBA-00004PSM
Return Loss (dB) graph for MFBA-00004PSM
Return Loss (dB) graph for MFBA-00004PSM
Band 1 Group Delay (ps) graph for MFBA-00004PSM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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