Device Overview

General Description

MT3L-0113HSM 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. MT3L-0113HSM is the monolithic cousin of the MT3-0113HCQG and sister of the MT3H-0113HSM targeted towards lower IF applications in a small footprint. The MT3L-0113HSM is available as both wire bondable die and as connectorized modules.

Photo of MT3L-0113HSM-2

Features

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

Applications

  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • S/C/X band radar

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MT3L-0113HSM-2GaAs MMIC High Dynamic Range MixerQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MT3L-0113HEvaluation Board, GaAs MMIC High Dynamic Range MixerEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2019-05-01Datasheet Initial Release.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the MT3L-0113HSM’s SM package outline drawing is shown below. The MT3L-0113HSM has the input and output ports given in Port Functions. The MT3L-0113HSM can be used in either an up or down conversion. For configuration A, input the LO into pin 4, use pin 15 for the RF, and pin 10 for the IF. For configuration B, input the LO into pin 15, use pin 4 for the RF, and pin 10 for the IF.

Diagram of the port configuration for MT3L-0113HSM-2

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 10IF Pin 10 is DC open for the SM package.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Pin 15RF Pin 15 is DC short for the SM package.Equivalent circuit for the RF
Pin 4LO Pin 4 is DC short for the SM package.Equivalent circuit for the LO

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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 10IF Pin 10 is DC open for the SM package.Equivalent circuit for the IF
Pin 15LO Pin 15 is DC short for the SM package.Equivalent circuit for the LO
Pin 4RF Pin 4 is DC short for the SM package.Equivalent circuit for the RF

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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.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Power Handling, at any Port 29dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-4 x 4 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Ambient Temperature -5525100°C
LO Input Power 15-25dBm

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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 +23 dBm square wave LO. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
Conversion Loss 1ARF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
I = 0.75- 5 GHz
-9.5-dB
Conversion Loss 2ARF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
I = 0.75 GHz
-8.512dB
Input IP3 3ARF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
I = 0.75 GHz
-31-dBm
Input P1dB A--20-dBm
Conversion Loss 4BRF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
I = 0.75- 5 GHz
-11-dB
Conversion Loss 5BRF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
I = 0.75 GHz
-1013dB
Input IP3 6BRF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
I = 0.75 GHz
-31-dBm
Input P1dB B--20-dBm
IF Frequency Range --0.25-5GHz
LO Frequency Range --1.5-13GHz
LO-IF Isolation -IF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
-39.5-dB
LO-RF Isolation -RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
-39-dB
Noise Figure 7-RF/LO = 1.5 - 13 GHz
I = 0.75 GHz
-8.5-dB
RF Frequency Range --1.5-13GHz
RF-IF Isolation -RF/IF = 1.5 - 13 GHz
-38-dB

[1][4][5] Measured as a down converter to a fixed 750 MHz IF. Unless otherwise stated, frequency conversion done using a highside LO.

[2] Measured as a down converter to a fixed 750 MHz IF. Unless otherwise stated, frequency conversion done using a highside LO.

[3][6] 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.

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

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Typical Performance Plots

Conversion Loss: 0.75 GHz IF, Highside LO (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Conversion Loss: 0.75 GHz IF, Highside Square Wave LO (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 0.75 GHz IF (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 0.75 GHz IF (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Relative IF Response (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Conversion Loss: 4 GHz IF, Highside Sine Wave LO (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 4GHz IF (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2

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Configuration B Conversion Loss vs. LO Power: 4 GHz IF (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
LO to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
LO to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
RF to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
RF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
IF Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
LO Return Loss (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3, Sine Wave LO

Input IP3: +20 dBm Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Output IP3: +20 dBm Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power: Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power: Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power: Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power: Sine Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: IP3, Square Wave LO

Input IP3: +23dBm Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Output IP3: +23dBm Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Input IP3 vs LO Power: Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration A Output IP3 vs LO Power: Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Input IP3 vs LO Power: Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Configuration B Output IP3 vs LO Power: Square Wave LO (dBm) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2

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Typical Performance Plots: LO Harmonic Isolation

Even LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Even LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to RF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
Odd LO Harmonic to IF Isolation (dB) graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
2RF x 2LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF Input graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2
2IF x 1LO Spurious Suppression (dBc) -10 dBm IF input graph for MT3L-0113HSM-2

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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