Device Overview

General Description

The MM1-1886HCSP2 is a highly linear passive GaAs double balanced MMIC mixer suitable for both up and down-conversion applications. As with all Marki Microwave mixers, it features excellent conversion loss, isolation and spurious performance across a broad bandwidth and in a small form factor. The MM1-1886HCSP2 is available in a lead-free, RoHS compliant 2.5x2.5 mm chip scale surface mount package (CSP2) and is compatible with standard leaded and lead-free PCB reflow soldering processes. 

Photo of MM1-1886HCSP2

Features

  • Compact 2.5x2.5 mm Chip Scale Package
  • Broadband Performance
  • Excellent Unit-to-Unit Repeatability
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

  • mmWave Frequency Conversion
  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • Fixed RF up converters

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM1-1886HCSP2GaAs MMIC Chip Scale Package Double Balanced MixerCSP2

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MM1-1886HGaAs MMIC Chip Scale Package Double Balanced MixerEVBReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2024-08-15Initial Release
A2025-04-28Updated Moisture Sensitivity from MSL3 to MSL1

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MM1-1886HCSP2

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO Port 1 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 6 to 26.5 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Port 2IF Port 2 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3RF Port 3 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 6 to 26.5 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1RF Port 1 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 6 to 26.5 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Port 2IF Port 2 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Port 3LO Port 3 is DC open and AC matched to 50 Ohms from 6 to 26.5 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All bare die are 100% DC tested and visually inspected.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Port 5 DC Current 15mA
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 100°C 21dBm
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 25°C 28dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-2.50 x 2.50 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 131524dBm

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured 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 -RF/LO=18-80GHz
IF=91MHz
-9-dB
Conversion Loss -RF/LO=80-86GHz
IF=5GHz
-14-dB
IF Frequency Range --0-27GHz
Input IP3 -LO=18-67GHz
RF=17-67GHz
IF=DC-27GHz
LO drive level=~+15dBm Configuration A
-20-dBm
LO Frequency Range --18-86GHz
LO-IF Isolation -LO=18-67GHz
RF=17-67GHz
IF=DC-27GHz
LO drive level=~+15dBm Configuration A
-30-dB
LO-RF Isolation -LO=18-67GHz
RF=17-67GHz
IF=DC-27GHz
LO drive level=~+15dBm Configuration A
-40-dB
RF Frequency Range --18-86GHz
RF-IF Isolation -LO=18-67GHz
RF=17-67GHz
IF=DC-27GHz
LO drive level=~+15dBm Configuration A
-40-dB

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Typical Performance

Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2

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Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Input IP3 vs Frequency graph for MM1-1886HCSP2

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Output IP3 (dBm) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) graph for MM1-1886HCSP2

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for MM1-1886HCSP2

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Mechanical Data

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