Device Overview

General Description

The MQS-0518SM is a MMIC 5 GHz – 18 GHz 90° splitter/combiner. Passive GaAs MMIC technology allows production of smaller constructions that replace larger form factor circuit board constructions. 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. The MQS-0518SM is available as 4X4 mm QFN Package. Evaluation boards are also available.

Photo of MQS-0518SM

Features

  • Designed for C to Ku-band applications
  • High amplitude and phase balance
  • High isolation
  • Low insertion loss
  • Off Chip termination

Applications

  • Single Sideband and Image Rejection Mixing
  • IQ Modulation / Demodulation
  • Balanced Amplifiers
  • Microwave Correlators

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
MQS-0518SMMMIC 5-18GHz 90° Splitter / CombinerQFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVAL-MQS-0518Evaluation Board, MMIC 5-18GHz 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

A bottom-up view of the MQS-0518SM’s SM package outline drawing is shown below. Only Pins 5 and 11 may be used as an input. Pins 1 and 15 are not recommended as inputs. Device is not recommended for applications requiring reflected signals.

Diagram of the port configuration for MQS-0518SM

Port Functions

Configuration A

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Pin 1Isolated Pin 1 is DC short to pin 11 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Isolated
Pin 1190° Output Pin 11 is DC short to pin 1 and open to ground.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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Configuration B

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Pin 10° Output Pin 1 is DC short to pin 11 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 0° Output
Pin 11Input Pin 11 is DC short to pin 1 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Input
Pin 15Isolated Pin 15 is DC short to pin 5 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the Isolated
Pin 590° Output Pin 5 is DC short to pin 15 and open to ground.Equivalent circuit for the 90° Output

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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 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 Tau=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Min and Max limits are guaranteed at Tau=+25°C.

ParameterPort ConfigurationTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Amplitude Balance 1A-5 18-0.52.5dB
Excess Insertion Loss 2A-5 18-4.56dB
Impedance A-5 18-50-Ω
Isolation 3A-5 181017-dB
Mean Coupling 4A-5 18-3-dB
Nominal Phase Shift 5A-5 18-90-°
Phase Balance A-5 18-2.510°
VSWR 6A-5 18-1.2-

[1][3][4][5][6] Device is non-reciprocal. Operation not guaranteed when ports 3 or 4 are used as an input.

[2] Device is non-reciprocal. Operation not guaranteed when ports 3 or 4 are used as an input. 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-0518SM
Return Loss (dB) graph for MQS-0518SM
Amplitude Balance (dB) graph for MQS-0518SM
Phase Balance (°) graph for MQS-0518SM
Isolation (dB) graph for MQS-0518SM

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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.

Insertion Loss, Port 1 Input (dB) graph for MQS-0518SM
Insertion Loss, Port 2 Input (dB) graph for MQS-0518SM
Amplitude Balance, Port 1 Input (dB) graph for MQS-0518SM
Amplitude Balance, Port 2 Input graph for MQS-0518SM
Phase Balance, Port 1 Input (degree) graph for MQS-0518SM
Phase Balance, Port 2 Input (degrees) graph for MQS-0518SM

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Connectorized Module Return Loss (dB) graph for MQS-0518SM
Isolation (dB) graph for MQS-0518SM

All measured data is taken from the eval board without de-embedding of the connectors and traces. 6 Ports 1 – 4 correspond to the Evaluation board package designation.

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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