MAMX-011037-DIE Double-Balanced Mixer 18 - 46 GHz Rev. V2 Features Functional Schematic 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 1 9 LO RF 2 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. 8 3 7 IF 4 5 6 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. Bond-pad Configuration Pad No. Function Pad No. Function 1 GND2 6 GND2 2 LO 7 GND2 Ordering Information Part Number Package 3 GND2 8 RF MAMX-011037-DIE Vacuum Release Gel Pack1 4 GND2 9 GND2 MAMX-011037-SB2 Sample Board 5 IF 10 GND3 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. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU. 1 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support DC-0011168 MAMX-011037-DIE Double-Balanced Mixer 18 - 46 GHz Rev. V2 Electrical Specifications4: FIF = 1GHz, PLO = +15 dBm, TA = 25C, Z0 = 50 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, f = 1 MHz dBm -- 20 -- Input IP2 PRF = -10 dBm/tone, f = 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 -- 4. All specifications refer to down-conversion operation, unless otherwise noted. Absolute Maximum Ratings5,6 2 Parameter Absolute Maximum LO Power 23 dBm RF or IF Power 20 dBm Junction Temperature7 +150C Operating Temperature -55C to +85C Storage Temperature -65C to +150C 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. 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 +150C will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support DC-0011168 MAMX-011037-DIE Double-Balanced Mixer 18 - 46 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves, PLO = +15 dBm, TA = 25C IF Bandwidth & Return Loss Isolation 0 0 Conversion Gain RF - IF LO - IF LO - RF -10 Return Loss Response (dB) Response (dB) -5 -10 -20 -30 -40 -15 -50 -20 -60 0 4 8 12 16 20 IF Frequency (GHz) 16 24 32 40 48 Frequency (GHz) RF Return Loss 0 Response (dB) -5 -10 -15 -20 16 24 32 40 48 RF Frequency (GHz) 3 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support DC-0011168 MAMX-011037-DIE Double-Balanced Mixer 18 - 46 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves vs. LO Power, TA = 25C Input P1dB 0 20 -5 15 Input P1dB (dBm) Conversion Gain (dB) Conversion Gain -10 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm +19 dBm -15 -20 10 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm +19 dBm 5 0 16 24 32 40 48 16 24 RF Frequency (GHz) Input IP3 at PLO = +15 dBm 40 48 Input IP2 at PLO = +15 dBm 40 80 30 60 IIP2 (dBm) IIP3 (dBm) 32 RF Frequency (GHz) 20 10 40 20 0 0 16 24 32 40 48 RF Frequency (GHz) 16 24 32 40 48 RF Frequency (GHz) Up Conversion Gain Conversion Gain (dB) 0 -5 -10 +13 dBm +15 dBm +17 dBm +19 dBm -15 -20 16 24 32 RF Frequency (GHz) 40 48 All performance curves refer to down-conversion operation, unless otherwise noted. Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing. 4 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support DC-0011168 MAMX-011037-DIE Double-Balanced Mixer 18 - 46 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves vs. Temperature, PLO = +15 dBm Input IP3 0 40 -5 30 IIP3 (dBm) Conversion Gain (dB) Conversion Gain -10 +25C -55C +85C -15 20 +25C -55C +85C 10 -20 0 16 24 32 40 48 RF Frequency (GHz) 16 24 32 40 48 RF Frequency (GHz) Input IP2 80 IIP2 (dBm) 60 40 +25C -55C +85C 20 0 16 24 32 40 48 RF Frequency (GHz) All performance curves refer to down-conversion operation, unless otherwise noted. Two-tone input power = -10 dBm each tone, 1 MHz spacing. 5 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support DC-0011168 MAMX-011037-DIE Double-Balanced Mixer 18 - 46 GHz Rev. V2 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 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. 6 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support DC-0011168 MAMX-011037-DIE Double-Balanced Mixer 18 - 46 GHz Rev. V2 Outline Drawing Notes: Units are in microns with a tolerance of 5 m, except for die exterior dimensions which are street-center-to-street-center - nominal kerf, 20 m tolerance. Die thickness is 100 10 m. RF, LO and IF Bond-pads are 160 x 100 m. 7 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support DC-0011168 MAMX-011037-DIE Double-Balanced Mixer 18 - 46 GHz Rev. V2 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is provided in connection with MACOM Technology Solutions Inc ("MACOM") products. These materials are provided by MACOM as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only. 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