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General Description

The MT3-0113SCQG 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 +22 dBm to +30 dBm. The MT3-0113SCQG is available in a surface-mount outline, or in an SMA connectorized evaluation fixture. The MT3-0113SCQG 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.

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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
  • 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
MT3-0113SCQG-2GaAs MMIC High Dynamic Range MixerCQG

REACH

RoHS

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

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

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Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2019-08-01Initial Release
A2020-05-01Changed cover to ceramic

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MT3-0113SCQG-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 33dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-10.16 x 8.13 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 22-30-

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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=27 dBm
-8.512dB
Conversion Loss 2ALO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.5-7.0 GHz
-11.5-dB
IF Frequency Range A-0.01-7GHz
Input IP3 3ALO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.01-7 GHz
LO drive level=22-30 dBm
-36-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=27 dBm
-8.5-dB
Conversion Loss 5BLO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.5-7.0 GHz
-11.5-dB
Input IP3 6BLO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.01-7 GHz
LO drive level=22-30 dBm
-35-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 +27 dBm 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 MT3-0113SCQG-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2

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LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
Input 1-dB Compression vs. LO Power: 5GHz RF, 100MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
Output 1-dB Compression vs. LO Power: 5GHz RF, 100 MHz IF (dB) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
Configuration A Input IP3: 100MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
Configuration B Input IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2

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Configuration A Output IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
Configuration B Output IP3: 100 MHz IF (dBm) graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
2xIF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10dBm IF Input graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2
2xRF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MT3-0113SCQG-2

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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