Port Diagram
The port diagram below is shown as a top-down view.
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Device Overview
General Description
MXDB-1500WG is a double balanced mixer that features excellent conversion loss, great isolations, and spurious performance across the bandwidth. The MXDB-1500WG works well as both an up and down converter. The MXDB-1500WG is recommended for WR-15 frequency band conversion applications that require high linearity.
Features
- Full band, high linearity mmWave frequency conversion
- Up or down conversion
- UG-385/U flanges, RF and LO ports
- 1.85mm Female IF port connector
Applications
N/A
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MXDB-1500WG | WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer | WR-15 | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MXDB-1500WG | WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer | WR-15 | Released | EAR99 |
MXDB-1500WG
WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer
Table Of Contents
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2024-10-17 | Initial Release |
MXDB-1500WG
WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer
Port Configuration and Functions
Port Functions
Configuration A
| Port | Function | Connector Type | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port 1 | RF Input / Output | WR-15-UG-385/U | WR-15 RF Input/Output Port | - |
| Port 2 | LO Input | WR-15-UG-385/U | WR-15 LO Input Port | - |
| Port 3 | IF Input / Output | 1.85F | 1.85mmF IF Input/Output Port | - |
MXDB-1500WG
WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer
Configuration B
| Port | Function | Connector Type | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port 1 | LO Input | WR-15-UG-385/U | WR-15 LO Input Port | - |
| Port 2 | RF Input / Output | WR-15-UG-385/U | WR-15 RF Input / Output Port | - |
| Port 3 | IF Input / Output | 1.85F | 1.85mm IF Input / Output Port | - |
MXDB-1500WG
WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer
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.
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 | dBm |
Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ESD | 250 to < 500 Volts | HBM Class 1A |
| Weight | Package name: WR-15 | 17.6g |
Recommended Operating Conditions
| Parameter | Min | Nominal | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient Temperature | -55 | 25 | 100 | °C |
| LO Input Power | 12 | 14 | - | - |
MXDB-1500WG
WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer
Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Port Configuration | Test Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Loss 1 | - | RF/LO = 50-75GHz, IF = DC-25GHz | - | 7.2 | - | dB |
| IF Frequency Range | - | - | 0 | - | 25 | GHz |
| LO Frequency Range | - | - | 50 | - | 75 | GHz |
| LO-IF Isolation | - | LO/IF = 50-75GHz | - | 32 | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | - | LO/RF = 50-75GHz | - | 35 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 2 | - | RF/LO = 50-75GHz, IF = DC-25GHz | - | 7.2 | - | dB |
| RF Frequency Range | - | - | 50 | - | 75 | GHz |
| RF-IF Isolation | - | RF/IF = 50-75GHz | - | 36 | - | dB |
| Parameter | Port Configuration | Test Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion Loss 1 | - | RF/LO = 50-75GHz, IF = DC-25GHz | - | 7.2 | - | dB |
| IF Frequency Range | - | - | 0 | - | 25 | GHz |
| LO Frequency Range | - | - | 50 | - | 75 | GHz |
| LO-IF Isolation | - | LO/IF = 50-75GHz | - | 32 | - | dB |
| LO-RF Isolation | - | LO/RF = 50-75GHz | - | 35 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 2 | - | RF/LO = 50-75GHz, IF = DC-25GHz | - | 7.2 | - | dB |
| RF Frequency Range | - | - | 50 | - | 75 | GHz |
| RF-IF Isolation | - | RF/IF = 50-75GHz | - | 36 | - | dB |
[1] Measured as a down converter with fixed 91MHz IF.
[2] Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5MHz.
MXDB-1500WG
WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer
Typical Performance Plots
MXDB-1500WG
WR-15 Waveguide double balanced mixer
