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General Description

The MM1-0424S is a high linearity passive double balanced MMIC mixer. The S diode offers superior 1 dB compression, two tone intermodulation performance, and spurious suppression, compared to other GaAs MMIC mixers. It features excellent conversion loss, superior isolations and spurious performance across a broad bandwidth, in a miniature form factor. The MM1-0424SSM is available in a lead-free, RoHS compliant QFN surface mount package and is compatible with standard leaded and lead-free PCB reflow soldering processes. The MM1-0424SSM is a superior alternative to Marki Microwave surface mount M1 and M3 mixers.

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Features

  • +14 dBm Typical Input 1 dB Compression
  • +25 dBm Typical Input IP3
  • Compact 3mm QFN SMT Style Package
  • Excellent Unit-to-Unit Repeatability
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackagePacking SizeGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-0424SSM-2GaAs Double-Balanced MixerQFN-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MM1-0424SEvaluation Board, GaAs DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXEREVAL-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
MM1-0424S-2-TRTape and Reel, GaAs Double-Balanced MixerQFN7"

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

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Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2016-08-01Initial Release
A2019-04-01Updated plating to ENEPIG
B2025-08-22ESD Class added

Rev: B | Copyright © 2016, 2019, 2025 Marki Microwave LLC.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-0424SSM-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 2LO Port 2 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 4.5 to 24 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 5IF Port 5 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 8RF Port 8 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 4.5 to 24 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 2RF Port 2 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 4.5 to 24 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Port 5IF Port 5 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 8LO Port 8 is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 4.5 to 24 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Port 2 DC Current 15mA
Port 5 DC Current 30mA
Port 8 DC Current 15mA
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 100°C 24dBm
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 25°C 28dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-3 x 3 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 17-23-

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50Ω system. Specifications are shown for Configurations A & B.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss ALO/RF=4.5-24 GHz
IF=DC-4 GHz
-813dB
IF Frequency Range A-0-4GHz
Input IP3 AA: LO/RF=4.5-24 GHz
IF=DC-4 GHz
LO Drive Level= 18-23
-25-dBm
Input P1dB ALO/RF=4.5-24 GHz
IF=DC-4 GHz
LO Drive Level= 18-23
-14-dBm
LO Frequency Range A-4.5-24GHz
RF Frequency Range A-4.5-24GHz
Conversion Loss BLO/RF=4.5-24 GHz
IF=DC-4 GHz
-916dB
Input IP3 BB: LO/RF=4.5-24 GHz
IF=DC-4 GHz
LO Drive Level= 17-23
-23-dBm
Input P1dB BB: LO/RF=4.5-24 GHz
IF=DC-4 GHz
LO Drive Level= 17-23
-14-dBm
LO-RF Isolation ---48-dB

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Typical Performance

Conversion Loss graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2

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RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-0424SSM-2

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2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-0424SSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-0424SSM-2

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for MM1-0424SSM-2

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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Footprint Image

Footprint of the package for MM1-0424SSM-2

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