Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-0212LSM is a low power GaAs MMIC double balanced mixer that operates at LO powers as a low as +1 dBm. MM1-0212LSM is a low frequency, low power S band mixer that works well as both an up and down converter through X band. This mixer offers low conversion loss and high LO to RF isolation at extremely low LO drives. The sister MM1-0212HSM and MM1-0212SSM are recommended for high linearity applications. The MM1-0212LSM is available in a 4x4 mm QFN package. Evaluation boards are available.

Photo of MM1-0212LSM-2

Features

▪ Low +1 dBm minimum LO drive
▪ High LO to RF isolation
▪ RoHS Compliant

Applications

  • Mobile test and measurement equipment
  • Power efficient modules

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part Number Description Package Green Status Product Lifecycle Export Classification
MM1-0212LSM-2 Low Power GaAs MMIC Double Balanced Mixer QFN

REACH

RoHS

Released EAR99
EVAL-MM1-0212L Evaluation Board, Low Power GaAs MMIC Double Balanced Mixer EVAL

REACH

RoHS

Released EAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision Code Revision Date Comment
- 2018-06-01 Datasheet Initial Release
A 2019-01-01 Added max power/current spec, ESD rating

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MM1-0212LSM’s SM package outline drawing is shown below. The MM1-0212LSM has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MM1- 0212LSM can be used in either an up or down conversion. For configuration A, input the LO into pin 3, use pin 16 for the RF, and port 9 for the IF. For configuration B, input the LO into pin 16, use pin 3 for the RF, and pin 9 for the IF.

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-0212LSM-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

Port Function Description Equivalent Circuit
for Package
GND Ground SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle. Equivalent circuit for the Ground undefined
Pin 16 RF Pin 16 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 2 to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional. Equivalent circuit for the RF undefined
Pin 3 LO Pin 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 2 to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional. Equivalent circuit for the LO undefined
Pin 9 IF Pin 9 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional. Equivalent circuit for the IF undefined

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Configuration B

Port Function Description Equivalent Circuit
for Package
GND Ground SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle. Equivalent circuit for the Ground undefined
Pin 16 LO Pin 16 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 2 to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional. Equivalent circuit for the LO undefined
Pin 3 RF Pin 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 2 to 12 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional. Equivalent circuit for the RF undefined
Pin 9 IF Pin 9 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional. Equivalent circuit for the IF undefined

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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

Parameter Maximum Rating Unit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100 °C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125 °C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55 °C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65 °C
Pin 3 DC Current 30 mA
Pin 9 DC Current 30 mA
Power Handling, at any Port 30 dBm

Package Information

Parameter Details Rating
ESD 250 to < 500 Volts HBM 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.

Parameter Min Nominal Max Unit
LO Input Power 1 - 15 dBm
Ambient Temperature -55 25 100 °C

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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 +9dBm sine wave LO input. Specifications shown for configuration A (B).

Parameter Port Configuration Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Conversion Loss 1 A RF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = 0.2 - 3 GHz
- 9.5 - dB
Conversion Loss 2 A RF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
- 8.5 11.5 dB
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB) A - - 2 - dBm
Input IP3 A RF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
- 13 - dBm
Conversion Loss 3 B RF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = 0.2 - 3 GHz
- 12 - dB
Conversion Loss 4 B RF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
- 10 12.5 dB
Input 1 dB Gain Compression Point (P1dB) B - - 4 - dBm
Input IP3 B RF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
- 14 - dBm
IF Frequency Range - - 0 - 3 GHz
Isolation, LO to IF - IF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
- 27 - dB
Isolation, LO to RF - RF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
- 57 - dB
Isolation, RF to IF - RF/IF = 2 - 12 GHz
- 40 - dB
LO Frequency Range - - 2 - 12 GHz
Noise Figure 5 - RF/LO = 2 - 12 GHz
I = DC - 0.2 GHz
- 9 - dB
RF Frequency Range - - 2 - 12 GHz

[1][2][3][4] Measured as a down converter to a fixed 91MHz IF.

[5] 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: 91 MHz IF, LSLO (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Conversion Loss: 1.5GHz IF, HSLO (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 91 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 1.5 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 91 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 1.5 GHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2

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LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3

Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2

Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2

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Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MM1-0212LSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-0212LSM-2

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for MM1-0212LSM-2

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

1. Substrate material is ceramic.

2. I/O Leads and Ground Paddle plating is (from base to finish):

Ni:

8.89um MAX

1.27um MIN

Pd:

0.17um MAX

0.07um MIN

Au

0.254um MAX

0.03um MIN

3. All unconnected pads should be connected to PCB RF ground.

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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