Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-0115HPSM is a GaAs MMIC double balanced mixer that features excellent conversion loss, superior isolations and spurious performance across a broad bandwidth. MM1-0115HPSM works well as both an up and down converter through Ku band. The MM1-0115HPSM is recommend for moderate power applications that demand high linearity. The MM1-0115HPSM is available in a 4x4 mm QFN package. Evaluation boards are also available.

Photo of MM1-0115HPSM-2

Features

RF/LO response: 1GHz - 15GHz
IF response: DC – 2.5 GHz
Conversion Loss: 8.0dB
LO to RF Isolation: 52dB

Applications

  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • SATCOM
  • Radar
  • Electronic Warfare

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-0115HPSM-2GaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MM1-0115HPEvaluation Board, GaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerEVB

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

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

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MM1-0115HPSM’s PSM package outline drawing is shown below. The MM1-0115HPSM has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MM1-0115HPSM can be used in either an up or down conversion. For configuration A, input the LO into pin 3, use pin 13 for the RF, and port 9 for the IF. For configuration B, input the LO into pin 13, use pin 3 for the RF, and pin 9 for the IF.

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-0115HPSM-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 13RF Pin 13 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 1 to 15 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Pin 3LO Pin 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 1 to 15 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Pin 9IF Pin 9 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF

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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 13LO Pin 13 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 1 to 15 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Pin 3RF Pin 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 1 to 15 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Pin 9IF Pin 9 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF

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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 13 DC Current 30mA
Pin 3 DC Current 30mA
Pin 9 DC Current 30mA
Power Handling, at any Port 33dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
WeightPackage name: QFN0.042g
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
LO Input Power 131721dBm

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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 +17dBm sine wave LO input.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1ARF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
I = 0.2 – 2.5 GHz
-9-dB
Conversion Loss 2ARF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-814dB
Input IP3 ARF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-21-dBm
Input P1dB A--10-dBm
LO-IF Isolation AIF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
-23-dB
LO-RF Isolation ARF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
-52-dB
Noise Figure 3ARF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-8-dB
RF-IF Isolation ARF/IF = 1 - 15 GHz
-34-dB
Conversion Loss 4BRF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
I = 0.2 – 2.5 GHz
-11.5-dB
Conversion Loss 5BRF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-10.518.5dB
Input IP3 BRF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-24-dBm
Input P1dB B--13-dBm
LO-IF Isolation BIF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
-32-dB
LO-RF Isolation BRF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
-54-dB
Noise Figure 6BRF/LO = 1 - 15 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
-10.5-dB
RF-IF Isolation BRF/IF = 1 - 15 GHz
-23-dB
IF Frequency Range --0-2.5GHz
LO Frequency Range --1-15GHz
RF Frequency Range --1-15GHz

[1][2][4][5] Measured as a down converter to a fixed 91MHz IF.

[3][6] 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

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Conversion Loss vs LO Power, Config A (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Conversion Loss vs LO Power, Config B (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Relative IF Response: HSLO, 2GHz RF (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Relative IF Response: LSLO, 14GHz RF (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
L-R Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
L-I Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
R-I Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2

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LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
IF Return Loss: HSLO, 2GHz RF (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
IF Return Loss: LSLO, 14GHz RF (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3

Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Input IP3 vs LO Power, Config A (dBm) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Output IP3 vs LO Power, Config A (dBm) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Input IP3 vs LO Power, Config B (dBm) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Output IP3 vs LO Power, Config B (dBm) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-0115HPSM-2

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for MM1-0115HPSM-2

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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