Device Overview

General Description

The MMD-0426LPSM is a MMIC doubler fabricated with GaAs Schottky diodes. This part operates from 2 to 13 GHz input frequency range or a doubled output frequency range of 4 to 26 GHz. It features excellent conversion loss, fantastic isolation, and great harmonic suppressions across a broad bandwidth. It is available as a 2.29 x 3.86mm DFN and connectorized evaluation board.

Photo of MMD-0426LPSM

Features

  • High Fundamental Rejection
  • Low 2F Conversion Loss
  • Compact DFN Package (2.29 x 3.8 mm)
  • Low Input Drive

Applications

  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • High frequency synthesis
  • LO signal chain

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MMD-0426LPSMGaAs MMIC Doubler 4 to 26 GHz Output FrequencyDFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MMD-0426LPEvaluation Board, GaAs MMIC 4 - 26 GHz Doubler EVB

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2026-04-21Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down x-ray view of the MMD-0426LPSM’s PSM package outline drawing is shown below. The MMD-0426LPSM should only be used in the forward direction, with the input and output ports given in Port Functions.

Diagram of the port configuration for MMD-0426LPSM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround PSM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Input1F Input Input 1x Frequency input port. This pin is DC open for the PSM package.Equivalent circuit for the 1F Input
Output2F Output Output 2x Frequency output port. This pin is DC open for the PSM package.Equivalent circuit for the 2F Output

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. All Absolute Maximum Ratings are individual and should not be met in parallel. If these limits are exceeded or multiple are met in parallel 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 (25°C) 27dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD250 to < 500 VoltsHBM Class 1A
Dimensions-2.29 x 3.86 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
Input Power 61014dBm

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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 EVB package doubler used in the forward direction with a +10 dBm sine wave input. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Input Frequency Range -- -2-13GHz
Output Frequency Range -- -4-26GHz
Input Power -- -61014dBm
Conversion Loss 1Second Harmonic Output
4 26-13-dB
Isolation, 1F 2Input = 2 – 13 GHz
Output = 2 – 13 GHz
2 13-50-dB
Isolation, 3F 3Input = 2 – 8.66 GHz
Output = 6 - 26 GHz
6 26-62-dB
Isolation, 4F 4Input = 2 – 6.5 GHz
Output = 8 - 26 GHz
8 26-27-dB
Isolation, 5F 5Input = 2 – 5.2 GHz
Output = 10 - 26 GHz
10 26-70-dB
Suppression, 1F 6Input = 2 – 13 GHz
Output = 2 – 13 GHz
2 13-37-dBc
Suppression, 3F 7Input = 2 – 8.66 GHz
Output = 6 - 26 GHz
6 26-50-dBc
Suppression, 4F 8Input = 2 – 6.5 GHz
Output = 8 - 26 GHz
8 26-14-dBc
Suppression, 5F 9Input = 2 – 5.2 GHz
Output = 10 - 26 GHz
10 26-55-dBc

[1] with +10 dBm RF Input

[2][3][4][5] Isolation is defined as the harmonic power relative to the 1F fundamental input power.

[6][7][8][9] Suppressions and isolations measured with an input source with >60dBc (relative to fundamental input) harmonic suppression. Suppression is defined as the harmonic power relative to the 2F doubled output power.

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Typical Performance Plots

The EVB trace losses are de-embedded for the metrics has shown here.

2F Conversion Loss (dB) graph for MMD-0426LPSM
2F Conversion Loss vs Input Power (dB) graph for MMD-0426LPSM
Harmonic Isolations Relative to 1F Input (dB) graph for MMD-0426LPSM
1F Output Suppression Relative to 2F Output (dBc) graph for MMD-0426LPSM
3F Output Suppression (dBc) Relative to 2F Output graph for MMD-0426LPSM
4F Output Suppression (dBc) Relative to 2F Output graph for MMD-0426LPSM
5F Output Suppression (dBc) graph for MMD-0426LPSM
Input Return Loss graph for MMD-0426LPSM

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Output Return Loss graph for MMD-0426LPSM

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Download : Outline 2D Drawing

Outline Drawing

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Footprint Image

Footprint of the package for MMD-0426LPSM

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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