Device Overview

General Description

The MT3H-0113HSM is a triple balanced passive diode 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 +16 dBm to +24 dBm. RF, LO, and IF ports are all operated single ended due to integrated baluns. The MT3H-0113HSM is available in a 4x4mm QFN, or in an SMA connectorized evaluation fixture. The MT3H-0113HSM is a superior alternative to Marki Microwave carrier and packaged T3 mixers.

Photo of MT3H-0113HSM-2

Features

  • Industry-Leading Spurious, IP3, and P1dB Performance
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Broadband, Overlapping RF, LO, and IF

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackagePacking SizeGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MT3H-0113HSM-2GaAs MMIC High Dynamic Range MixerQFN-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MT3H-0113HEvaluation Board, GaAs MMIC High Dynamic Range MixerEVAL-

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
MT3H-0113H-2-TRTape and Reel, GaAs MMIC High Dynamic Range MixerQFN7"

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2017-01-01Initial Release
A2019-01-01Revised square wave LO IP3 plots. End note 5 updated to reflect new test condition.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MT3H-0113HSM-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Pin 10IF Pin 10 is DC open. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Pin 15RF Pin 15 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 0.8 to 13 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Pin 4LO Pin 4 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 0.8 to 13 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO

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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Pin 10IF Pin 10 is DC open. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Pin 15LO Pin 15 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 0.8 to 13 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Pin 4RF Pin 4 is DC short and AC matched to 50 Ω from 0.8 to 13 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
RF Power Handling (RF+LO) 30dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-4 x 4 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
LO Input Power 16-24-

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Electrical Specifications

Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100°C, measured in a 50Ω system. All bare die are 100% DC tested and 100% visually inspected. RF testing is performed on a sample basis to verify conformance to datasheet guaranteed specifications. Consult factory for more information.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1ALO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.8-1 GHz
LO Drive Level=20dBm
-812dB
IF Frequency Range A-0.8-8.5GHz
Input IP3 2ALO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.8-8.5 GHz
LO Drive Level=16-24dBm
-29-dBm
LO Frequency Range A-1.5-13GHz
RF Frequency Range A-1.5-13GHz
Conversion Loss 3BLO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=1-8.5 GHz
LO Drive Level=20dBm
-11.5-dB
Input IP3 4BLO/RF=1.5-13 GHz
IF=0.8-8.5 GHz
LO Drive Level=16-24dBm
-30-dBm
LO-RF Isolation ---37-dB

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

[2][4] IP3 depends on LO drive conditions, see plots for more details.

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Typical Performance

Conversion Loss: 1 GHz IF, Highside LO (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Conversion Loss: 1 GHz IF, Highside Square Wave LO (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Conversion Loss: 4 GHz IF, Highside Sine Wave LO (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Conversion Loss: 4 GHz IF, Highside Square Wave LO (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2

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Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 4GHz IF (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 4 GHz IF (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2

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Input IP3: +20 dBm Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Input IP3: +23dBm Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power: Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power: Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power: Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power: Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Output IP3: +20 dBm Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Output IP3: +23dBm Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2

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Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power: Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power: Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power: Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power: Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Input 1 dB Compression Point: 1 GHz IF, 5 GHz LO (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Output 1 dB Compression Point: 1 GHz IF, 5 GHz LO (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2

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Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm RF Input graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MT3H-0113HSM-2

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Mechanical Data

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