Device Overview

General Description

The MQS-0218SM is a MMIC 2GHz – 18GHz 90° splitter/combiner. Passive GaAs MMIC technology allows production of smaller constructions that replace larger form factor circuit board constructions. Tight fabrication tolerances allow for less unit to unit variation than traditional splitter/combiner technologies. The MQS-0218SM is available as a 4 x 4 mm QFN package. Evaluation boards are also available. Low variation allows for accurate simulations using the provided S3P file taken from measured production units. The MQS-0218SM is not recommended for applications involving reflected signals.

Photo of MQS-0218SM

Features

  • Designed for S to Ku-band applications
  • High amplitude and phase balance
  • High isolation
  • Low insertion loss
  • On-chip 50Ω load termination

Applications

  • Single Sideband Upconverters
  • Image Rejection Downconverters
  • IQ Modulators
  • Balanced Amplifiers
  • Microwave Correlators

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MQS-0218SMMMIC 2-18GHz 90° Splitter / CombinerQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MQS-0218Evaluation Board, MMIC 2-18GHz 90° Splitter / CombinerEVAL

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2020-06-01Initial Datasheet Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for MQS-0218SM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
PadGround SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 1190° Output Pin 11 is DC connected to a 50 Ω load.Equivalent circuit for the 90° Output
Pin 150° Output Pin 15 is DC short to pin 5 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° Output
Pin 5Input Pin 5 is DC short to pin 15 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input

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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
Maximum Storage Temperature -65°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
RF Power Handling 10W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-4 x 4 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. All measured data is taken from the eval board without de-embedding of the connectors and traces.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance -2 18-15dB
Excess Insertion Loss 1-2 18-4-dB
Impedance -2 18-50-Ω
Isolation -2 181015-dB
Mean Coupling -2 18-3-dB
Nominal Phase Shift -2 18-90-°
Phase Balance -17 18-6-°
Phase Balance -2 17-312°
VSWR -2 18-1.25-

[1] Excess Insertion Loss = (Input Port to Common Port Insertion Loss) – 3 dB.

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Typical Performance Plots

All measured data is de-embedded using AFR.

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM
Return Loss (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM
Amplitude Balance (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM
Phase Balance (°) graph for MQS-0218SM
Isolation Between Output Ports (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM

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Evaluation Board Typical Performance Plots

All measured data is taken from the eval board without de-embedding of the connectors and traces.All measurements taken in a 50Ω environment. On-chip load was used when taking measurements.

Insertion Loss (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM
Return Loss (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM
Amplitude Balance (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM
Phase Balance (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM
Isolation Between Output Ports (dB) graph for MQS-0218SM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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