Device Overview

General Description

The MPD-1260SCSP2 is a small footprint MMIC 12-60 GHz 2-Way power divider/power splitter featuring high 24 dB isolation and low 0.6 dB insertion loss in our compact CSP2 chip scale package. It is much smaller than a printed PCB Wilkinson Power Divider/Combiner. It can be used as an equal amplitude/phase power splitter or a power combiner with excellent isolation. Tight fabrication tolerances result in less unit-to-unit variation than traditional power divider technologies, allowing for accurate simulations using the provided S3P file taken from measured production units. The MPD-1260SCSP2 features side port outputs. For front port outputs, refer to the MPD-1260SCSP2. The 2.5 mm CSP2 package enables extreme miniaturization of SMT footprint making the MPD-1260SCSP2 ideal for applications prioritizing low SWaP.

Photo of MPD-1260SCSP2

Features

  • 2-way splitter or combiner in a compact 2.5mm package
  • Side ports
  • Low 0.6 dB typical insertion loss
  • High 24 dB isolation
  • Excellent 0.03 dB amplitude and 1.8° phase balance
  • This product embodies Marki Microwave's U.S. Pat. 11,869,858

Applications

  • Test Equipment
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Radar and satellite communications
  • High Channel Count Systems

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MPD-1260SCSP212 - 60 GHz MMIC 2-Way Wilkinson Power Divider/Power Splitter, Side PortsCSP2

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MPD-1260SEvaluation Board, 12 - 60 GHz MMIC 2-Way Power Divider/Power Splitter, Side PortsEVB

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2024-11-21Initial Release
A2025-04-28Updated Moisture Sensitivity from MSL3 to MSL1
B2026-02-25Power Handling Added

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the MPD-1260SCSP2 package outline drawing is shown below. The MMIC Power dividers are passive reciprocal devices allowing either power splitting or power combining.

Diagram of the port configuration for MPD-1260SCSP2

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Ground PaddleGnd Ground paddle should be connected to RF groundEquivalent circuit for the Gnd
Pin 1Common Pin 1 is the common input/output pin. It is DC short to Pin 3 and Pin 4 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Common
Pin 2Input/Output 1 Pin 2 is an input/output pin. It is DC short to the common and Pin 5 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output 1
Pin 5Input/Output 2 Pin 5 is an input/output pin. It is DC short to the common and Pin 2 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input/Output 2

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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
DC Current 40mA
Maximum Operating Temperature 100°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
RF Power Handling as a Power Divider 10W
RF Power Handling as a Power Combiner 1W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-2.50 x 2.50 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance -50 60-0.03-dB
Isolation -18 60-24-dB
Phase Balance -50 60-1.8-°
Amplitude Balance -12 50-0.05-dB
Common Port Return Loss -12 60-20-dB
Excess Insertion Loss 1-12 60-0.6-dB
Impedance -- --50-Ω
Isolation -12 18-13-dB
Nominal Phase Shift -12 60-0-°
Nominal Power Splitting -12 60-3-dB
Output Return Loss -12 60-18-dB
Phase Balance -12 50-2.26-°

[1] Excess Insertion Loss is loss in addition to power splitting loss, calculated as (Common Port to Output Port Insertion Loss) – (Power splitting loss of 3 dB)

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Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MPD-1260SCSP2
Return Loss (dB) graph for MPD-1260SCSP2
Amplitude Balance (dB) graph for MPD-1260SCSP2
Phase Balance (°) graph for MPD-1260SCSP2
Isolation (dB) graph for MPD-1260SCSP2

Measured data is de-embedded from fixture using automatic fixture removal (AFR).

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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