Double-Balanced Mixer
18 - 46 GHz
Rev. V2
MAMX-011037-DIE
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Features
Low Conversion Loss: 6.5 dB
High Linearity: 20 dBm IIP3
Wide IF Bandwidth: DC to 20 GHz
High Isolation
Die Size: 1.15 0.97 0.10 mm
RoHS* Compliant
Description
MAMX-011037-DIE is a double-balanced passive
diode mixer MMIC. The mixer offers low conversion
loss, high linearity and a wide IF bandwidth. The
double-balanced circuit configuration provides
excellent port isolation while internal 50-ohm
matching simplifies its application.
This mixer is well suited for applications such as test
and measurement, microwave radio and radar.
MAMX-011037-DIE is also available in a 3 mm QFN
package. Refer to datasheet MAMX-011054.
Ordering Information
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
Functional Schematic
Bond-pad Configuration
Pad No. Function Pad No. Function
1 GND2 6 GND2
2 LO 7 GND2
3 GND2 8 RF
4 GND2 9 GND2
5 IF 10 GND3
Part Number Package
MAMX-011037-DIE Vacuum Release Gel Pack1
MAMX-011037-SB2 Sample Board
1RFLO
IF
2
3
4 5 6
7
8
9
1. Die quantity varies. 2. These pads are internally connected to ground, and they can
be left unconnected.
3. The backside of the die must be connected to RF, DC and
thermal ground.
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 - 46 GHz
Rev. V2
MAMX-011037-DIE
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Electrical Specifications4: FIF = 1GHz, PLO = +15 dBm, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.
LO and RF Frequency — GHz 18 — 46
IF Frequency — GHz 0 — 20
LO Power — dBm — 15 —
Conversion Loss 18 - 24 GHz
24 - 40 GHz
40 - 46 GHz dB — 6.5
6.5
6.5
12
10
11
Input P1dB — dBm — 12 —
Input IP3 PRF = -10 dBm/tone, Δf = 1 MHz dBm — 20 —
Input IP2 PRF = -10 dBm/tone, Δf = 1 MHz dBm — 50 —
LO-to-RF Isolation — dB — 35 —
LO-to-IF Isolation 18 - 24 GHz
24 - 40 GHz
40 - 46 GHz dB 25
27
23
37
45
44 —
RF-to-IF Isolation 18 - 24 GHz
24 - 40 GHz
40 - 46 GHz dB —
8
13
10
24
27 —
RF Return Loss RF = 40 GHz dB — 5 —
IF Return Loss IF = 1 GHz dB — 15 —
Absolute Maximum Ratings5,6
Parameter Absolute Maximum
LO Power 23 dBm
RF or IF Power 20 dBm
Junction Temperature7 +150°C
Operating Temperature -55°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
These electronic devices are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged
by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques
should be used when handling these HBM Class 1B
devices.
4. All specifications refer to down-conversion operation, unless otherwise noted.
5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
6. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
7. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ +150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 - 46 GHz
Rev. V2
MAMX-011037-DIE
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Typical Performance Curves, PLO = +15 dBm, TA = 25°C
RF Return Loss
IF Bandwidth & Return Loss Isolation
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 4 8 12 16 20
Conversion Gain
Return Loss
Response (dB)
IF Frequency (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
16 24 32 40 48
RF - IF
LO - IF
LO - RF
Response (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 24 32 40 48
Response (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 - 46 GHz
Rev. V2
MAMX-011037-DIE
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Input P1dB
Up Conversion Gain
Conversion Gain
Typical Performance Curves vs. LO Power, TA = 25°C
All performance curves refer to down-conversion operation,
unless otherwise noted.
Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
Input IP2 at PLO = +15 dBm Input IP3 at PLO = +15 dBm
0
10
20
30
40
16 24 32 40 48
IIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
0
20
40
60
80
16 24 32 40 48
IIP2 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 24 32 40 48
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
16 24 32 40 48
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
Input P1dB (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 24 32 40 48
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 - 46 GHz
Rev. V2
MAMX-011037-DIE
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All performance curves refer to down-conversion operation,
unless otherwise noted.
Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing.
Typical Performance Curves vs. Temperature, PLO = +15 dBm
Input IP3 Conversion Gain
Input IP2
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 24 32 40 48
+25°C
-55°C
+85°C
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
16 24 32 40 48
+25°C
-55°C
+85°C
IIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
0
20
40
60
80
16 24 32 40 48
+25°C
-55°C
+85°C
IIP2 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 - 46 GHz
Rev. V2
MAMX-011037-DIE
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MxN Spurious Rejection @ IF Port (dBc IF)
RF = 24 GHz @ -10 dBm
LO = 25 GHz @ +15 dBm
NxLO
MxRF 0 1 2 3 4
0 x 14 24 x x
1 4 0 22 x x
2 75 61 67 66 x
3 x 86 66 71 75
4 x x 88 99 95
Assembly Guideline
Notes:
Attach bare die to PCB or carrier using conductive epoxy. Bond die signal pads to PCB 50 Ω traces using 1.0 mil gold wire. Two bond wires
are recommended on each signal pad for optimal performance. There is no need to bond the die GND pads.
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 - 46 GHz
Rev. V2
MAMX-011037-DIE
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Outline Drawing
Notes:
Units are in microns with a tolerance of ±5 μm, except for die exterior dimensions which are street-center-to-street-center – nominal kerf,
±20 μm tolerance.
Die thickness is 100 ±10 μm.
RF, LO and IF Bond-pads are 160 x 100 μm.
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 - 46 GHz
Rev. V2
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