MT3D-0113LSM-2_GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF

Device Overview

General Description

MT3D-0113LSM is a GaAs MMIC triple balanced mixer with high dynamic range and low conversion loss. This mixer belongs to the T3 family which offers high IP3, P1dB, and broad operating bandwidths for applications in the S, C and X bands. The MT3D-0113LSM has on-chip baluns for the LO and RF ports, while offering differential ports on the IF for flexible operation with an external balun or differential interface. The MT3D-0113LSM is available in a 4x4 mm¬2 QFN package.

Features

High LO to RF isolation
Broad, overlapping RF/LO & IF bands
Differential IF ports

Applications

Test and Measurement Equipment
S/C/X band radar

Functional Block Diagram

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Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MT3D-0113LSM-2	GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF	QFN	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

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MT3D-0113LSM-2

GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF

QFN

REACH

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EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MT3D-0113LSM-2	GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF	QFN	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Device Overview
Port Configuration and Functions
- Port Diagram
- Port Functions
Revision History
Specifications
Operation
Mechanical Data
- Outline Drawing
Footprint Image

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2021-08-01	Datasheet Initial Release
A	2022-10-01	Spurs, Harmonic Isolations, and EVB part number added.

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MT3D-0113LSM’s SM package outline drawing is shown below. The MT3D-0113LSM has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MT3D-0113LSM can be used in either an up or down conversion. Configuration A/B refer to the same part number (MT3D-0113LSM) used in one of two different ways for optimal spurious performance. For configuration A, input the LO into pin 4, use pin 15 for the RF. For configuration B, input the LO into pin 4, use pin 15 for the RF. Refer to section 4.1 for explanation of Configuration A and B operation.

Diagram of the port configuration for MT3D-0113LSM-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.
Pin 10 and 11	IF N1 and N2	Pins 10 and 11 are DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitors are required. Pins 8 and 9 should be DC blocked and connected prior to balun.
Pin 15	RF	Pin 15 is DC short for the SM package.
Pin 4	LO	Pin 4 is DC short for the SM package.
Pin 8 and 9	IF P1 and P2	Pins 8 and 9 are DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitors are required. Pins 8 and 9 should be DC blocked and connected prior to balun.

Configuration B

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.
Pin 10 and 11	IF N1 and N2	Pins 10 and 11 are DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitors are required. Pins 8 and 9 should be DC blocked and connected prior to balun.
Pin 15	LO	Pin 15 is DC short for the SM package.
Pin 4	RF	Pin 4 is DC short for the SM package.
Pin 8 and 9	IF P1 and P2	Pins 8 and 9 are DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitors are required. Pins 8 and 9 should be DC blocked and connected prior to balun.

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.

Parameter	Maximum Rating	Unit
Maximum Operating Temperature	100	°C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	125	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	-40	°C
Pin 8, 9, 10, 11 DC Current	0	mA
Power Handling, at any Port	30	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
ESD	250 to < 500 Volts	HBM Class 1A
Dimensions	-	4 x 4 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level	-	MSL 1

Recommended Operating Conditions

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.

Parameter	Min	Nominal	Max	Unit
Ambient Temperature	-40	25	100	°C
LO Input Power	11	17	25	dBm

Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the connectorized EVAL package mixer† used with a +17 dBm sine wave LO. Typical IP3 data shown for a +19 dBm square wave LO. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

Parameter	Port Configuration	Test Conditions	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Conversion Loss ¹	A	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	7.5	-	dB
Input IP3 ²	A	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	27	-	dBm
LO-IF Isolation	A	IF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	43	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	A	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	43	-	dB
Noise Figure ³	A	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	7.5	-	dB
RF-IF Isolation	A	RF/IF = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	42	-	dB
Conversion Loss ⁴	B	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	7.5	-	dB
Input IP3 ⁵	B	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	27	-	dBm
LO-IF Isolation	B	IF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	42	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	B	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	37	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁶	B	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	7.5	-	dB
RF-IF Isolation	B	RF/IF = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	43	-	dB
IF Frequency Range ⁷	-	-	-	-	-	GHz
LO Frequency Range	-	-	1.5	-	13	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	1.5	-	13	GHz

Parameter	Port Configuration	Test Conditions	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Conversion Loss ¹	A	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	7.5	-	dB
Input IP3 ²	A	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	27	-	dBm
LO-IF Isolation	A	IF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	43	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	A	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	43	-	dB
Noise Figure ³	A	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	7.5	-	dB
RF-IF Isolation	A	RF/IF = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	42	-	dB
Conversion Loss ⁴	B	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	7.5	-	dB
Input IP3 ⁵	B	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	27	-	dBm
LO-IF Isolation	B	IF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	42	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	B	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	37	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁶	B	RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz I = 91 MHz	-	7.5	-	dB
RF-IF Isolation	B	RF/IF = 1.5 - 13 GHz	-	43	-	dB
IF Frequency Range ⁷	-	-	-	-	-	GHz
LO Frequency Range	-	-	1.5	-	13	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	1.5	-	13	GHz

^[1]^[4] Measured as a down converter to a fixed 91 MHz IF. Unless otherwise stated, frequency conversion done using a highside LO.

^[2]^[5] IP3 depends on LO drive condition. Reported table value is measured with a square wave LO formed using 2x ADM1-0026PA in series with +10 dBm input into the first stage. LO Power reported in plots is of the fundamental tone only. Square wave LO power in plots is stepped down using broadband DC-40 GHz attenuators.

^[3]^[6] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.

^[7] IF range max value is determined by off-chip balun. Contact [email protected] for details.