Device Overview

General Description

The MM2-0530HSM is a passive MMIC triple balanced mixer. It features a broadband IF port that spans from 2 to 20 GHz, and has excellent spurious suppression. GaAs MMIC technology improves upon the previous generation of hand assembled, hybrid M2 triple balanced mixers with improved isolations, unit-to-unit repeatability and reliability. The MM2-0530HSM is 4x4 mm QFN packaged. Evaluation boards are available.

Photo of MM2-0530HSM-2

Features

  • Broadband IF Port
  • Typical Input 1 dB Compression of +15 dBm
  • High Input IP3 of +21 dBm
  • Excellent LO to RF Isolation
  • Unit-to-Unit Repeatability
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackagePacking SizeGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MM2-0530HSM-2GaAs MMIC Triple Balanced Mixer QFN-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MM2-0530HEvaluation Board, GaAs MMIC 5 - 30 GHz Triple Balanced MixerEVAL-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
MM2-0530H-2-TRTape and Reel, GaAs MMIC Triple Balanced Mixer QFN7"

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MM2-0530HSM-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 10IF Pin 10 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Pin 15RF Pin 15 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 5 to 30 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Pin 4LO Pin 4 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 5 to 30 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO

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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 10IF Pin 10 is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Pin 15LO Pin 15 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 5 to 30 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Pin 4RF Pin 4 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 5 to 30 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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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
Pin 10 DC Current 15mA
Pin 15 DC Current 24mA
Pin 4 DC Current 21mA
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 100°C 20dBm
RF Power Handling (RF+LO), 25°C 28dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-4 x 4 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 16-22-

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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
RF Frequency Range --5-30GHz
LO Frequency Range --5-30GHz
IF Frequency Range --2-20GHz
Conversion Loss 1ALO/RF=5-30 GHz
IF=2-20 GHz
LO Drive Level= 20
-8-dB
Conversion Loss 2BLO/RF=5-30 GHz
IF=2-20 GHz
LO Drive Level= 20
-9-dB
Input IP3 3ALO/RF=5-30 GHz
IF=2-20 GHz
LO Drive Level= 16-22
-21-dBm
Input IP3 4BLO/RF=5-30 GHz
IF=2-20 GHz
LO Drive Level= 16-22
-28-dBm
Input P1dB ALO/RF=5-30 GHz
IF=2-20 GHz
LO Drive Level= 16-22
-14-dBm
Input P1dB BLO/RF=5-30 GHz
IF=2-20 GHz
LO Drive Level= 16-22
-19-dBm
LO-RF Isolation ---40-dB

[1][2] Measured Conversion Loss measured at 3 GHz fixed IF

[3][4] IP3 depends on LO drive conditions, see plots for more details

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Typical Performance

Conversion Loss: 3 GHz IF, Lowside LO (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Conversion Loss: 15 GHz IF, Highside LO (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 15 GHz IF, Highside LO (db) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 3 GHz IF, Lowside LO (db) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 15 GHz IF, Highside LO (db) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 15 GHz IF, Highside LO (db) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2

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LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Input IP3: 3GHz IF, +20 dBm LO Power, Sine Wave LSLO (dBm) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Output IP3: 3GHz IF, +20 dBm LO Power, Sine Wave LSLO (dBm) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2

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Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power: 3 GHz IF, Sine Wave LSLO graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power: 3 GHz IF, Sine Wave LSLO graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power: 3 GHz IF, Sine Wave, LSLO graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power: 3 GHz IF, Sine Wave LSLO graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MM2-0530HSM-2

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2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MM2-0530HSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MM2-0530HSM-2

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for MM2-0530HSM-2

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Footprint Image

Footprint of the package for MM2-0530HSM-2

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