MT3D-0325HCSM-2_GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF

Device Overview

General Description

MT3D-0325HCSM 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 through K bands. The MT3D-0325HCSM 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-0325HCSM is available in a 4x4 mm¬ QFN package.

Features

Low Conversion Loss
Differential IF Ports
High IP3
Broad, Overlapping RF/LO & IF

Applications

Test and Measurement Equipment
SATCOM
Radar
Electronic Warfare

Functional Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MT3D-0325HCSM-2	GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF	QFN	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99
EVB-MT3D-0325HC	Evaluation Board, Passive GaAs MMIC 3 - 25 GHz T3 Mixer.	EVB	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

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Package

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Product Lifecycle

Export Classification

MT3D-0325HCSM-2

GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF

QFN

REACH

RoHS

Released

EAR99

EVB-MT3D-0325HC

Evaluation Board, Passive GaAs MMIC 3 - 25 GHz T3 Mixer.

EVB

REACH

RoHS

Released

EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
MT3D-0325HCSM-2	GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF	QFN	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99
EVB-MT3D-0325HC	Evaluation Board, Passive GaAs MMIC 3 - 25 GHz T3 Mixer.	EVB	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Part Number

Description

Package

Green Status

Product Lifecycle

Export Classification

MT3D-0325HCSM-2

GaAs MMIC T3 Mixer with Differential IF

QFN

REACH

RoHS

Released

EAR99

EVB-MT3D-0325HC

Evaluation Board, Passive GaAs MMIC 3 - 25 GHz T3 Mixer.

EVB

REACH

RoHS

Released

EAR99

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

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2022-12-01	Datasheet Initial Release

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down x-ray view of the MT3D-0325HCSM’s CSM package outline drawing is shown below. The MT3D-0325HCSM has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MT3D-0325HCSM can be used in either an up or down conversion application. Configuration A/B refer to the same part number 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 15, use pin 4 for the RF. Refer to Configuration A/B section for explanation of Configuration A and B operation.

Diagram of the port configuration for MT3D-0325HCSM-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	CSM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.
Pin 10	IFP	Pin 10 is DC coupled to the diodes.
Pin 15	RF	Pin 15 is DC short for the CSM package.
Pin 4	LO	Pin 4 is DC short for the CSM package.
Pin 9	IFN	Pin 9 is DC coupled to the diodes.

Configuration B

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	CSM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.
Pin 10	IFP	Pin 10 is DC coupled to the diodes.
Pin 15	LO	Pin 15 is DC short for the CSM package.
Pin 4	RF	Pin 4 is DC short for the CSM package.
Pin 9	IFN	Pin 9 is DC coupled to the diodes.

Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. All limits are unique and should not be met in parallel. If these limits are exceeded, the device may be inoperable or have a reduced lifetime.

Parameter	Maximum Rating	Unit
Maximum Operating Temperature	100	°C
Maximum Storage Temperature	125	°C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-40	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	-40	°C
Pin 10 DC Current	30	mA
Pin 9 DC Current	30	mA
Power Handling, at any Port	27	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
ESD	250 to < 500 Volts	HBM Class 1A
Weight	Package name: QFN	0.04g
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	17	20	23	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 +20 dBm sine wave LO. Typical IP3 data shown for a +20 dBm square wave LO. Specifications shown for configuration A (B). 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=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	7.8	13	dB
Input IP3 ²	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	25	-	dBm
Input P1dB	A	-	-	17	-	dBm
LO-IF Isolation	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	43	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	33	-	dB
Noise Figure ³	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	8	-	dB
RF-IF Isolation	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	43	-	dB
Conversion Loss ⁴	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	8	12.5	dB
Input IP3 ⁵	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	29	-	dBm
Input P1dB	B	-	-	17	-	dBm
LO-IF Isolation	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	45	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	34	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁶	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	8.5	-	dB
RF-IF Isolation	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	44	-	dB
IF Frequency Range ⁷	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
IF (Pin 10) Frequency Range ⁸	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
LO Frequency Range	-	-	3	-	25	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	3	-	25	GHz

Parameter	Port Configuration	Test Conditions	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Conversion Loss ¹	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	7.8	13	dB
Input IP3 ²	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	25	-	dBm
Input P1dB	A	-	-	17	-	dBm
LO-IF Isolation	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	43	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	33	-	dB
Noise Figure ³	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	8	-	dB
RF-IF Isolation	A	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	43	-	dB
Conversion Loss ⁴	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	8	12.5	dB
Input IP3 ⁵	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	29	-	dBm
Input P1dB	B	-	-	17	-	dBm
LO-IF Isolation	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	45	-	dB
LO-RF Isolation	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	34	-	dB
Noise Figure ⁶	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz I=91MHz	-	8.5	-	dB
RF-IF Isolation	B	RF/LO=3-25GHz	-	44	-	dB
IF Frequency Range ⁷	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
IF (Pin 10) Frequency Range ⁸	-	-	0	-	6	GHz
LO Frequency Range	-	-	3	-	25	GHz
RF Frequency Range	-	-	3	-	25	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 generated from the ADM1-0026PA with a +5 dBm input. 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]^[8] IF range max value is determined by off-chip balun. Contact [email protected] for details.