Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-1453HSM is a high frequency GaAs MMIC double balanced mixer that features excellent conversion loss, superior isolations and spurious performances across a broad bandwidth. MM1-1453HSM works well as both an up and down converter in the K/Ka band and is recommend for moderate power applications that demand high linearity. If a lower LO drive is required, the MM1-1453LSM offers similar specs in the same surface mount package. The MM1-1453HSM is available in a 4x4 mm QFN package. Evaluation boards are also available.

Photo of MM1-1453HSM-2

Features

RF/LO response: 14GHz - 53GHz
IF response: DC – 22 GHz
Conversion Loss: 7 dB
LO to RF Isolation: 52 dB

Applications

  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • SATCOM
  • Radar
  • 5G
  • mmWave Tuner Mixer

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-1453HSM-2GaAs MMIC Double Balanced MixerQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MM1-1453HEvaluation Board, GaAs MMIC 14 - 53 GHz Double Balanced MixerEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2020-05-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2020-09-01Updated Pin Designations, Tuner Plot Units & Outline Drawings

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MM1-1453HSM’s SM package outline drawing is shown below. The MM1-1453HSM has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MM1-1453HSM can be used in either an up or down conversion. For configuration A, input the LO into pin 3, use pin 11 for the RF, and pin 7 for the IF. For configuration B, input the LO into pin 11, use pin 3 for the RF, and pin 7 for the IF.

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-1453HSM-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 11RF Pin 11 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 14 to 53 GHz.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Pin 3LO Pin 3 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 14 to 53 GHz. Equivalent circuit for the LO
Pin 7IF Pin 7 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 11LO Pin 11 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 14 to 53 GHz.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Pin 3RF Pin 3 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 14 to 53 GHz. Equivalent circuit for the RF
Pin 7IF Pin 7 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 7 DC Current 30mA
Power Handling, at any Port 30dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
WeightPackage name: QFN0.041g
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 12-20dBm

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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 +15dBm sine wave LO input.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1ARF/LO = 14 - 50 GHz
I = 91 MHz
-713dB
Conversion Loss 2ARF/LO = 50 – 53 GHz
I = 91 MHz
-1214dB
Input IP3 ARF/LO = 14 - 53 GHz I = 91 MHz
-17-dBm
Input P1dB A--8-dBm
Conversion Loss 3BRF/LO = 14 - 50 GHz
I = 91 MHz
-814dB
Conversion Loss 4BRF/LO = 50 – 53 GHz
I = 91 MHz
-1214dB
Input IP3 BRF/LO = 14 - 53 GHz
I = 91 MHz
-19-dBm
Input P1dB B--9-dBm
IF Frequency Range --0-22GHz
LO Frequency Range --14-53GHz
LO-IF Isolation -IF/LO = 14 - 53 GHz
-36-dB
LO-RF Isolation -RF/LO = 14 - 53 GHz
-52-dB
Noise Figure 5-RF/LO = 14 - 53 GHz
I = 91 MHz
-8-dB
RF Frequency Range --14-53GHz
RF-IF Isolation -RF/IF = 14 - 53 GHz
-48-dB

[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 (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Conversion Loss vs LO Power, Config A (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Conversion Loss vs LO Power, Config B (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2

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LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3

Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power (dBm) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-1453HSM-2

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Typical Spurious Performance: Tuner Mixer

Tuner mixer performance plots are taken with the following test conditions and frequency plan:

M M1 1453 Hsm 2 Frequency Plan

Tuner Operation graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Tuner Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Tuner IIP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2
Tuner OIP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1453HSM-2

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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