Device Overview

General Description

MMIQ-0106HCSM is a high linearity, passive GaAs MMIC IQ mixer. This is an ultra-broadband mixer spanning 1.5 to 5.5 GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from DC to 3 GHz. Up to 33 dB of image rejection is available due to the excellent phase and amplitude balance of its on-chip LO quadrature hybrid. The MMIQ 0106HCSM is available in a 5x5 mm ceramic QFN package. Evaluation boards are available.

Photo of MMIQ-0106HCSM-2

Features

Parameter

Typical

Unit

RF/LO Frequency Range

1.5 – 5.5

GHz

IF Frequency Range

DC – 3

GHz

I+Q Conversion Loss

8

dB

Image Rejection

33

dBc

LO-RF Isolation

62

dB

Applications

  • Single Sideband and Image Rejection Mixing
  • IQ Modulation / Demodulation
  • Vector Amplitude Modulation
  • Band Shifting

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MMIQ-0106HCSM-2 Passive GaAs MMIC IQ MixerQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MMIQ-0106HCEvaluation Board, Passive GaAs MMIC 1.5 - 5.5 GHz IQ Mixer.EVB

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2022-06-01Datasheet Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MMIQ-0106HC’s SM package outline drawing is shown below. The mixer may be operated as either a downconverter or an upconverter. Use of the RF or I/Q as the input or output port will depend on the application.

Diagram of the port configuration for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Pin 12Q Input / Output Pin 12 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the Q Input / Output
Pin 22LO Input Pin 22 is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the LO Input
Pin 29I Input / Output Pin 29 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the I Input / Output
Pin 4RF Input / Output Pin 4 is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range. Equivalent circuit for the RF 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
Pin 22 DC Current 30mA
Pin 4 DC Current 30mA
Power Handling, at any Port 126dBm

[1] +26 dBm at +25°C, derated linearly to +23 dBm at +100°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-5 x 5 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

The Recommended Operating Conditions indicate the limits, inside which the device should be operated, to guarantee the performance given in Electrical Specifications Operating outside these limits may not necessarily cause damage to the device, but the performance may degrade outside the limits of the electrical specifications. For limits, above which damage may occur, see Absolute Maximum Ratings.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Ambient Temperature -5525100°C
LO Input Power 161820dBm
RF/IF Input Power --11dBm

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for a down conversion application with a +18 dBm sine wave LO input. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All QFNs are 100% RF tested and visually inspected.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance 1RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
1.5 5.5-0.3-dB
Conversion Loss 2RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
I = 0.2 - 3 GHz
1.5 5.5-12.5-dB
Conversion Loss 3RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
Q = 0.2 - 3 GHz
1.5 5.5-12.5-dB
Conversion Loss 4RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
Q = DC - 0.2 GHz
1.5 5.5-1114dB
IF Frequency Range -- -0-3GHz
Image Rejection 5RF/LO = 1.5 – 55. GHz
I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz
1.5 5.5-33-dBc
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), I -- --11-dBm
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB), Q -- --11-dBm
Input IP3 6RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
I = DC – 0.2 GHz
1.5 5.5-22-dBm
LO Frequency Range -- -1.5-5.5GHz
LO-IF Isolation IF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
1.5 5.5-32-dB
LO-RF Isolation RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
1.5 5.5-62-dB
Noise Figure 7RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
I = DC – 0.2 GHz
1.5 5.5-11-dB
Noise Figure 8RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
Q = DC – 0.2 GHz
1.5 5.5-11-dB
Phase Balance RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
1.5 5.5-4-°
Q (Port 3) Frequency Range -- -0-3GHz
RF Frequency Range -- -1.5-5.5GHz
RF-IF Isolation RF/IF = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
1.5 5.5-43-dB
Conversion Loss 9RF/LO = 1.5 – 5.5 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
1.5 5.5-11-dB

[1] Amplitude and phase balance measured in a down conversion.

[2][3][4][9] Measured as an I/Q down converter (i.e., I and Q powers are not combined)

[5] Image Rejection and Single sideband performance plots are defined by the upper sideband (USB) or lower sideband (LSB) with respect to the LO signal. Plots are defined by which sideband is selected by the external IF quadrature hybrid.

[6] Typical IIP3 is measured with I and Q ports combined with an external quadrature hybrid coupler in a down conversion.

[7][8] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.

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Typical Performance Plots

I output means that the IF output signal is measured at the I port of the mixer and the Q port is loaded. Q output means the IF output signal is measured at the Q port of the mixer while the I port is loaded.

HSLO I/Q Downconversion Loss: 91 MHz IF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
L-R Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
L-I Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
R-I Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2

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IF Return Loss : 1.5 GHz RF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
HSLO IF Response: 1.5 GHz RF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
IF Return Loss: 6 GHz RF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
LSLO IF Response: 6 GHz RF (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
USB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
USB I+Q Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
LSB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
LSB I+Q Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2

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USB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
USB I+Q Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
LSB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
LSB I+Q Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
I/Q Amplitude Balance vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
I/Q Phase Balance vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
I+Q Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
I+Q Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2

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I+Q Input IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
I+Q Output IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2
Vector Modulator Insertion Loss (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0106HCSM-2

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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