Device Overview

General Description

The MFBC-00015PSM 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 MFBC-000XXPSM 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 MFBC-00015PSM

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
MFBC-00015PSMPassive GaAs MMIC 25.40 – 34.70 Bandpass Filter QFN

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MFBC-00015PEvaluation Board, Passive GaAs MMIC 25.40 - 34.70 GHz Bandpass FilterEVB

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2022-12-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2023-02-01Added MFBC-00016PSM
B2023-04-01Added MFBC-00010PSM – MFBC-00015PSM

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down x-ray view of the MFBC-00015PSM 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 MFBC-00015PSM

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 short to ground for the PSM package.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output
Pin 5Input/Output Pin 5 is DC short 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 600mA
Port 2 DC Current 600mA

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
25.46 34.64---GHz
3 dBc Passband Temp = 25°C
24.54 35.41---GHz
30 dBc Rejection Point Temp = 25°C
23.2 37.12---GHz
Center Freq Temp = 25°C
- --29.70-GHz
Insertion Loss @ fc Temp = 25°C
- --1.5-dB
Passband Return Loss Temp = 25°C
- --18-dB
Group Delay Temp = 25°C
- --198-ps
Impedance Temp = 25°C
- --50-Ω
Stopband Suppression -0 214070-dB
Stopband Suppression -38 673045-dB

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Typical Performance

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MFBC-00015PSM
Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MFBC-00015PSM
Return Loss (dB) graph for MFBC-00015PSM
Return Loss (dB) graph for MFBC-00015PSM
Band 1 Group Delay (ps) graph for MFBC-00015PSM

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

Notes (unless otherwise specified):

  1. Substrate material is LCP.
  2. I/O Leads and Die Paddle are:
    0.008 - 0.05 µm Gold over
    0.02 - 0.15 µm Palladium over
    0.5 - 2.0 µm Nickel.
  3. All unconnected pins should be connected to PCBRF ground.

Mfbc 000 Xxpsm Lid Label

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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