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General Description

The MT3-0113LCQG is a triple balanced passive diode GaAs MMIC mixer offering high dynamic range, low conversion loss, and excellent repeatability. As with all T3 mixers, this mixer offers unparalleled nonlinear performance in terms of IIP3, P1dB, and spurious performance with a flexible LO drive requirement from +11 dBm to +24 dBm. The MT3-0113LCQG is available in a surface-mount outline, or in an SMA connectorized evaluation fixture. The MT3-0113LCQG is a superior alternative to Marki Microwave carrier and packaged T3 mixers, and is form-fit compatible with legacy T3’s in the CQ and CQG footprints.

Photo of MT3-0113LCQG-2

Features

  • Form-Fit Compatible with Legacy CQ and CQG T3 Mixers
  • Broadband, Overlapping RF, LO and IF
  • Suitable for Up or Down Conversion
  • Compatible with Sine or Square-Wave LO
  • Square-Wave LO delivers Industry-Leading Spurious, IP3, and P1dB Performance

Applications

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Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MT3-0113LCQG-2GaAs MMIC High Dynamic Range MixerCQG

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MT3-0113LEvaluation Board, GaAs MMIC High Dynamic Range MixerEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

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Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2018-10-01Pre-release
A2019-02-01Active - Full Production
B2020-05-01Changed cover to ceramic
C2026-02-13MTTF Table Added

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MT3-0113LCQG-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1LO Input Port 1 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 1.5 to 13 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO Input
Port 2IF Input/Output Port 2 is DC open. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF Input/Output
Port 3RF Input / Output Port 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 1.5 to 13 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input / Output

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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Port 1RF Input / Output Port 1 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 1.5 to 13 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input / Output
Port 2IF Input/Output Port 2 is DC open. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF Input/Output
Port 3LO Input Port 3 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 1.5 to 13 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO Input

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 150°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -40°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -40°C
RF Power Handling (RF+LO) 30dBm

FIT and MTTF Table

T (°C) λ (TIF) MTTF (hr) MTTF (yr)
1256,494.37153,98017.57757
85644.33961,551,977177.1663
5578.706911.3E+071,450.384
4023.65134.2E+074,826.595
256.2973431.6E+0818,127.53

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-10.16 x 8.13 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 11-24-

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed over -40 to +100°C temperature range, measured in a 50Ω system.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1ALO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.01-0.5 GHz
LO Drive Level=15 dBm
-7.510.5dB
Conversion Loss 2ALO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.5-7 GHz
-10-dB
IF Frequency Range A-0.01-7GHz
Input IP3 3ALO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.01-7 GHz
LO drive level=11-24 dBm
-24-dBm
LO Frequency Range A-1.5-13GHz
RF Frequency Range A-1.5-13GHz
Conversion Loss 4BLO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.01-0.5 GHz
LO Drive Level=15 dBm
-7.5-dB
Conversion Loss 5BLO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.5-7 GHz
-10-dB
Input IP3 6BLO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.01-7 GHz
LO drive level=11-24 dBm
-23-dBm
LO-RF Isolation ---40-dB

[1][2][4][5] Unless otherwise specified, Conversion Loss and Spurious data is measured with a 100 MHz fixed IF.

[3][6] The typical value is for a +15 dBm Sine-Wave LO. IP3 is dependent on LO drive and waveform. See plots and data sheet notes for more details.

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Conversion Loss: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2

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RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Compression with +16 dBm RF Input: 100M Hz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Compression with +13 dBm RF Input: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Compression with +13 dBm RF Input: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2

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Input 1-dB Compression vs. LO Power: 5GHz RF, 100MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Input 1-dB Compression vs. LO Power: 5GHz RF, 100MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Output 1-dB Compression vs. LO Power: 5GHz RF, 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Output 1-dB Compression vs. LO Power: 5GHz RF, 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB): +15 dBm Sine-Wave LO graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB): +15dBm Sine-Wave LO graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB): +15 dBm Sine-Wave LO graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB): +15 dBm Sine-Wave LO graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2

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Configuration A Input IP3: 100MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration-A Input IP3: 100MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration-A Output IP3: 100MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration-A Output IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration-B Input IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration B Input IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration B Output IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
Configuration B Output IOP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2

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2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MT3-0113LCQG-2

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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