Device Overview

General Description

MMIQ-0520HSM is a high linearity, passive GaAs MMIC IQ mixer. This is an ultra-broadband mixer spanning 5 to 20GHz on the RF and LO ports with an IF from DC to 6 GHz. Up to 40 dB of image rejection is available due to the excellent phase and amplitude balance of its on-chip LO quadrature hybrid. The MMIQ 0520HSM is available in a 4x4 mm QFN package. Evaluation boards are available.

Photo of MMIQ-0520HSM-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 NumberDescriptionPackagePacking SizeGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MMIQ-0520HSM-2Passive GaAs MMIC IQ MixerQFN-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MMIQ-0520HEvaluation Board, Passive GaAs MMIC 5 - 20 GHz IQ MixerEVAL-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
MMIQ-0520H-2-TRTape and Reel, Passive GaAs MMIC IQ MixerQFN7"

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2018-08-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2019-08-01Changed I/A Max Current Handling
B2019-10-01Changed Max Power Handling
C2025-07-10Updated I/Q Port Drawings / Diagram / Table

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MMIQ-0520H’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-0520HSM-2

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 10Q Input / Output Pin 10 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified I port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the Q Input / Output
Pin 12I Input / Output Pin 12 is diode coupled and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified Q port frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the I Input / Output
Pin 16RF Input / Output Pin 16 is DC short and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified RF frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input / Output
Pin 23LO Input/Output Pin 23 is DC open and AC matched to 50Ω over the specified LO frequency range.Equivalent circuit for the LO 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 10 DC Current 30mA
Pin 12 DC Current 30mA
Power Handling, at any Port 26dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-4 x 4 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 --11dBm
LO Input Power 131923dBm

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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 +19dBm sine wave LO input.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance 1-- --0.3-dB
Conversion Loss 2RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
I = 0.2 - 6 GHz
5 20-14-dB
Conversion Loss 3RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
5 20-1214dB
Conversion Loss 4RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
Q = 0.2 - 6 GHz
5 20-14-dB
Conversion Loss 5RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
Q = DC - 0.2 GHz
5 20-1214dB
IF Frequency Range -- -0-6GHz
Image Rejection 6RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
I+Q = DC – 0.2 GHz
5 20-35-dBc
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, I -- --11-dBm
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point, Q -- --11-dBm
Input IP3 7RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
I = DC – 0.2 GHz
5 20-25-dBm
LO Frequency Range -- -5-20GHz
LO-IF Isolation IF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
5 20-50-dB
LO-RF Isolation RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
5 20-39-dB
Noise Figure 8RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
I = DC – 0.2 GHz
5 20-12-dB
Noise Figure 9RF/LO = 5 - 20 GHz
Q = DC – 0.2 GHz
5 20-12-dB
Phase Balance -- --2-°
Q (Port 4) Frequency Range -- -0-6GHz
RF Frequency Range -- -5-20GHz
RF-IF Isolation RF/IF = 5 - 20 GHz
5 20-37-dB

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

[2][3][4][5] Measured as an I/Q down converter (i.e., I and Q powers are not combined)

[6] 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.

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

[8][9] 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

Mmiq 0520 Hsm 2 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.

⁸ 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-0520HSM-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2

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RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
USB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
USB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
LSB I+Q Downconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
LSB I+Q Downconversion Image Rejection vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2

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USB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
USB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
LSB I+Q Upconversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
LSB I+Q Upconversion Sideband Suppression vs. LO Power (dBc) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
I/Q Quadrature Phase Balance vs. LO Power (°) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
I/Q Amplitude Balance vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
I+Q Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
I+Q Input IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2

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I+Q Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
I+Q Output IP3 vs. LO Power (dBm) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MMIQ-0520HSM-2

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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