Device Overview

General Description

The MMIQ-0218HSM is a broadband passive GaAs MMIC IQ mixer that operates across an unrivaled 2-18 GHz RF/LO band with an IF from DC to 3 GHz. Excellent phase and amplitude balance of the on-chip LO quadrature hybrid leads to typical image rejection of 35 dB. This is the higher LO drive/higher linearity version of the popular MMIQ-0218LSM. Surface mount QFNs and evaluation boards are available.

Photo of MMIQ-0218HSM-2

Features

N/A

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-0218HSM-2Broadband Drive Surface Mount MMIC IQ MixerQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MMIQ-0218HEvaluation Board, Broadband Drive MMIC 2 - 18 GHz IQ MixerEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2020-03-01Initial Datasheet Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MMIQ-0218H’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 IF as the input or output port will depend on the application.

Diagram of the port configuration for MMIQ-0218HSM-2

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 24LO Input Pin 24 is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified LO frequency range. Equivalent circuit for the LO Input
Pin 34RF Input / Output Pin 34 is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input / Output
Pin 4Q Input / Output Pin 4 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the Q Input / Output
Pin 7I Input / Output Pin 7 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the I 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
DC Current, any pin 30mA
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-6 x 6 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
RF/IF Input Power --5dBm
LO Input Power 18-26dBm

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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 +26 dBm sine wave LO input. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All bare die are 100% DC tested and visually inspected.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
I/Q = 0.091 GHz
2 18-0.252dB
Conversion Loss RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
I/Q = 0.2 - 3 GHz
2 18-12-dB
Conversion Loss RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
I/Q = DC - 0.2 GHz
2 18-1015dB
IF Frequency Range -- -0-3GHz
Image Rejection 1RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
IF = 0.091 GHz
2 18-35-dBc
Image Reject/Single Sideband Conversion Loss RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
IF = 0.091 GHz
2 18-7.5-dB
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, Combined Upconversion RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
IF = 0.091 GHz
2 18-13-dBm
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, Downconversion RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
I/Q/IF = 0.091 GHz
2 18-13-dBm
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, I/Q Upconversion RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
I/Q = 0.091 GHz
2 18-10-dBm
Input IP3 RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
I = 0.091 GHz
2 18-24.5-dBm
Input IP3 RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
IF = 0.091 GHz
2 18-27-dBm
Input IP3 RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
IF = 0.091 GHz
2 18-26-dBm
Input IP3 RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
I/Q = 0.091 GHz
2 18-25-dBm
LO Frequency Range -- -2-18GHz
LO-IF Isolation IF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
2 18-26.5-dB
LO-RF Isolation RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
2 18-53-dB
Noise Figure 2RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
I/Q = DC – 0.2 GHz
2 18-10-dB
Phase Balance RF/LO = 2 - 18 GHz
IF = 0.091 GHz
2 18-111°
Q Port Frequency Range -- -0-3GHz
RF Frequency Range -- -2-18GHz
RF-IF Isolation RF/IF = 2 - 18 GHz
2 18-36-dB

[1] 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.

[2] Mixer Noise Figure given for single sided I/Q conversion typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz. Image reject downconversion will show noise figure improvements in the presence of image noise.

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Typical Performance Plots

The test conditions and frequency plan below applies to all following sections, unless otherwise specified.

Mmiq 0218 Hsm 2 Typical Performance Plot Table

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.

⁵ I+Q measurements taken with an external quadrature hybrid attached to the I and Q ports of the mixer. Orientation depends on up conversion or down conversion measurement.

I/Q Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2

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Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
I/Q Amplitude Balance vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
I/Q Quadrature Phase Balance vs. LO Power (°) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2

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Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Image Reject Downconversion Input IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Image Reject Downconversion Output IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
I/Q Downconversion Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
I/Q Downconversion Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Single Sideband Upconversion Input IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Single Sideband Upconversion Output IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2

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I/Q Upconversion Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
I/Q Upconversion Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Downconversion Conversion Loss Compression (dB) 23 dBm LO Power graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Combined Conversion Loss Compression (dB) 23 dBm LO Power, 13 dBm Input Power graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Downconversion Conversion Loss Compression (dB) 23 dBm LO Power, 13 dBm RF Power graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Upconversion Conversion Loss Compression (dB) 23 dBm LO Power, 13 dBm IF Power graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Vector Modulator Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2

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Typical Harmonic Performance

RF/IF harmonics are measured with a fixed LO of 6.337 GHz at 26 dBm. Note that LO/IF/RF Harmonics are measured across more than the operating band of the mixer. LO Harmonics are not provided due to the lack of a low harmonic, high power LO source.

Even R-I Harmonic Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2
Even I-R Harmonic Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0218HSM-2

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for MMIQ-0218HSM-2

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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