Device Overview

General Description

The MQH-1329CSP3 is a MMIC 13 - 29 GHz quadrature hybrid. Passive GaAs MMIC technology allows production of smaller constructions that replace larger form factor circuit board constructions. The MQH-1329CSP3 exhibits excellent amplitude balance with broadband quadrature phasing between output ports. Low variation allows for accurate simulations using the provided S4P file taken from measured production units. Tight fabrication tolerances allow for less unit to unit variation than traditional splitter/combiner technologies.

Photo of MQH-1329CSP3

Features

  • Designed for Ku/K/Ka-band applications
  • Excellent amplitude and phase balance
  • High isolation
  • Low insertion loss

Applications

N/A

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MQH-1329CSP3MMIC 13 - 29 GHz 90° Hybrid CouplerCSP3

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-MQH-1329Evaluation Board, 13 - 29 GHz MMIC 90° Hybrid CouplerEVB

RoHS

REACH

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2026-04-16Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MQH-1329CSP3

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Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Ground PaddleGnd Ground paddle should be connected to RF groundEquivalent circuit for the Gnd
Pin 1NC Pin 1 is not internally connected. It can be connected to ground for normal operation.-
Pin 2Isolated Pin 2 is isolated from the input. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground. It should be connected to a 50 Ω load for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the Isolated
Pin 3RF Input Pin 3 is used as input. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input
Pin 4NC Pin 4 is not internally connected. It can be connected to ground for normal operation.-
Pin 590° Output Pin 5 is 90° output. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 90° Output
Pin 60° Output Pin 6 is 0° output. It is DC open to the other 4 pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° Output

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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Ground PaddleGnd Ground paddle should be connected to RF groundEquivalent circuit for the Gnd
Pin 1NC Pin 1 is not internally connected. It can be connected to ground for normal operation.-
Pin 2RF Input Pin 2 is used as input. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input
Pin 3Isolated Pin 3 is isolated from the input. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground. It should be connected to a 50 Ω load for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the Isolated
Pin 4NC Pin 4 is not internally connected. It can be connected to ground for normal operation.-
Pin 50° Output Pin 5 is 0° output. It is DC open to the other 4 pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° Output
Pin 690° Output Pin 6 is 90° output. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 90° Output

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Configuration C

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Ground PaddleGnd Ground paddle should be connected to RF groundEquivalent circuit for the Gnd
Pin 1NC Pin 1 is not internally connected. It can be connected to ground for normal operation.-
Pin 290° Output Pin 2 is 90° output. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 90° Output
Pin 30° Output Pin 3 is 0° output. It is DC open to the other 4 pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° Output
Pin 4NC Pin 4 is not internally connected. It can be connected to ground for normal operation.-
Pin 5Isolated Pin 5 is isolated from the input. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground. It should be connected to a 50 Ω load for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the Isolated
Pin 6RF Input Pin 6 is used as input. It is DC open to the other pins and open to groundEquivalent circuit for the RF Input

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Configuration D

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Ground PaddleGnd Ground paddle should be connected to RF groundEquivalent circuit for the Gnd
Pin 1NC Pin 1 is not internally connected. It can be connected to ground for normal operation.-
Pin 20° Output Pin 2 is 0° output. It is DC open to the other 4 pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° Output
Pin 390° Output Pin 3 is 90° output. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 90° Output
Pin 4NC Pin 4 is not internally connected. It can be connected to ground for normal operation.-
Pin 5RF Input Pin 5 is used as input. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input
Pin 6Isolated Pin 6 is isolated from the input. It is DC open to the other pins and open to ground. It should be connected to a 50 Ω load for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the Isolated

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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
RF Power Handling 45dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD< 250 VoltsHBM Class 0
Dimensions-3.50 x 3.50 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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Electrical Specifications

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance CConfiguration C
13 29-0.6-dB
Excess Insertion Loss CConfiguration C
13 29-0.7-dB
Impedance -All Ports
13 29-50-Ω
Isolation CConfiguration C
13 29-23-dB
Mean Coupling --13 29-3-dB
Nominal Phase Shift CConfiguration C
13 29-90-°
Return Loss -All Ports
13 29-22-dB
Phase Balance CConfiguration C
13 29-0.6-°

Excess Insertion Loss = Input to Output Insertion Loss - 3dB

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Typical performance plots shown for port configuration C. Performance may vary in alternate configurations.

Typical Performance Plots

Insertion Loss vs Frequency graph for MQH-1329CSP3
Output Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency graph for MQH-1329CSP3
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency graph for MQH-1329CSP3
Isolation between output ports graph for MQH-1329CSP3
Amplitude Balance (dB) graph for MQH-1329CSP3
Amplitude Balance (dB) graph for MQH-1329CSP3
Phase balance between balanced ports (°) graph for MQH-1329CSP3
Phase balance between output ports graph for MQH-1329CSP3

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Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MQH-1329CSP3

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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