Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-1850HSM is a GaAs MMIC double balanced mixer that operates at high frequency in a proprietary surface mount package. MM1-1850HSM is a K/Ka band mixer that works well as both an up and down converter. This mixer offers exceptionally high frequency RF bandwidth for a surface mount mixer and high spurious suppression. The sister MM1-1850SSM is recommended for high linearity applications. The MM1-1850HSM is available in a proprietary 4x4 mm package. Evaluation boards are available.

Photo of MM1-1850HSM-2

Features

  • High Frequency Operation
  • High LO to RF isolation
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

  • 5G Test Receivers
  • Electronic Warfare Scanners
  • Recommended Surface Mount Amplifier: AMM-10202PSM

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-1850HSM-2GaAs MMIC Double Balanced Mixer KFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MM1-1850HEvaluation Board, GaAs MMIC 18 - 50 GHz Double-balanced MixerEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2019-05-01Datasheet Release
A2019-07-01Corrected SM Package Dimension Callout

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MM1-1850HSM’s SM package outline drawing is shown below. The MM1-1850HSM has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MM1-1850HSM can be used in either an up or down conversion. For configuration A, input the LO into pin 1, use pin 3 for the RF, and pin 2 for the IF. For configuration B, input the LO into pin 3, use pin 1 for the RF, and pin 2 for the IF.

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-1850HSM-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 1LO Pin 1 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 18 to 50 GHz. Equivalent circuit for the LO
Pin 2IF Port 2 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Pin 3RF Pin 3 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 18 to 50 GHzEquivalent circuit for the RF

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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 1RF Pin 1 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 18 to 50 GHz. Equivalent circuit for the RF
Pin 2IF Port 2 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Pin 3LO Pin 3 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 18 to 50 GHzEquivalent circuit for the LO

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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
Power Handling, at any Port 30dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
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 -25-°C
LO Input Power 12-22dBm

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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 +18dBm sine wave LO input. Specifications shown for configuration A. Configuration B may be suitable for conversions below 45 GHz.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1-RF = 18 - 50 GHz
LO = 18 - 45 GHz
IF = 0.2 - 21 GHz
-11.5-dB
Conversion Loss 2-RF = 18 - 50 GHz
LO = 18 - 45 GHz
IF = DC - 0.2 GHz
-8.711.5dB
IF Frequency Range --0-21GHz
Input IP3 -RF/LO = 18 - 50 GHz
IF = DC - 0.2 GHz
-17-dBm
Input P1dB ---9-dBm
LO Frequency Range --18-45GHz
LO-IF Isolation -IF/LO = 18 - 50 GHz
-35-dB
LO-RF Isolation -RF/LO = 18 - 50 GHz
-39-dB
Noise Figure 3-RF = 18 - 50 GHz
LO = 18 - 45 GHz
IF = DC - 0.2 GHz
-10-dB
Output IP3 -RF/LO = 18 - 50 GHz
IF = DC - 0.2 GHz
-6-dBm
RF Frequency Range --18-50GHz
RF-IF Isolation -RF/IF = 18 - 50 GHz
-28-dB

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

[3] 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 MM1-1850HSM-2
Conversion Loss: 8Ghz IF, LSLO (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 8 Ghz IF (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2

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RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3

Input IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM1-1850HSM-2
3IF x 0LO Spurious Suppression -10 dBm IF Input (dBc) graph for MM1-1850HSM-2

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for MM1-1850HSM-2

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Mechanical Data

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