Double-Balanced Mixer
18 to 46 GHz
Rev. V1
MAMX-011054
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* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
Ordering Information1,2
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
Functional Schematic
Pin Configuration3
3. MACOM recommends connecting unused package pins to
ground.
4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
Part Number Package
MAMX-011054 Bulk
MAMX-011054-TR0500 500 Piece Reel
MAMX-011054-SMBPPR Sample Board
Features
Low conversion loss: 6.5 dB
High linearity: 20 dBm IIP3
Wide IF bandwidth: DC to 20 GHz
High isolation
3 mm 12-lead AQFN package
Lead-free and RoHS* compliant
Description
MAMX-011054 is a double-balanced passive diode
mixer housed in a 3 mm, 12-lead AQFN package.
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 Ω matching simplifies its
application.
This mixer is well suited for applications such as test
and measurement, microwave radio and radar.
MAMX-011054 is also available in die form. Refer to
datasheet MAMX-011037-DIE.
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 Ground 7 Ground
2 LO 8 RF
3 Ground 9 Ground
4 Ground 10 No Connection3
5 IF 11 No Connection3
6 Ground 12 No Connection3
13 Paddle4
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4 5 6
7
8
9
101112
RFLO
IF
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 to 46 GHz
Rev. V1
MAMX-011054
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Electrical Specifications5: FIF = 1 GHz, PLO = 15 dBm, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Absolute Maximum Ratings6,7
Parameter Absolute Maximum
LO Power 23 dBm
RF or IF Power 20 dBm
Junction Temperature8 +150°C
Operating Temperature -55°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
7. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
8. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ +150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.
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 devices with
the following rating:
HBM Class 1B
CDM Class C3
5. All specifications refer to down-conversion operation, unless otherwise noted.
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
7.5
—
11.5
13.5
Input P1dB 18 - 24 GHz
24 - 40 GHz
40 - 46 GHz dBm — 10
12
10 —
Input IP3 PRF = -10 dBm/tone, f = 1 MHz
18 - 24 GHz
24 - 40 GHz
40 - 46 GHz
dBm —
20
21
19
—
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
25
38
45
45 —
RF-to-IF Isolation 18 - 24 GHz
24 - 40 GHz
40 - 46 GHz dB —
10
25
9
30
35 —
RF Return Loss RF = 40 GHz dB — 8 —
IF Return Loss RF = 1 GHz dB — 16 —
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 to 46 GHz
Rev. V1
MAMX-011054
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Typical Performance Curves
Isolation
Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive Conversion Gain vs. Temperature
RF Return Loss
IF Bandwidth IF Return Loss
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 24 32 40 48
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 24 32 40 48
-55°C
+25°C
+85°C
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
16 24 32 40 48
LO-IF
RF-IF
LO-RF
Response (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 4 8 12 16 20
LO = 18 GHz
LO = 21 GHz
LO = 24 GHz
Conversion Gain (dB)
IF Frequency (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 24 32 40 48
Response (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 4 8 12 16 20
Response (dB)
IF Frequency (GHz)
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 to 46 GHz
Rev. V1
MAMX-011054
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Typical Performance Curves
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive Input IP3 vs. Temperature
Input IP2 vs. Temperature
Input P1dB vs. LO Drive Up Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
16 24 32 40 48
-55°C
+25°C
+85°C
Input IP2 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
16 24 32 40 48
-55°C
+25°C
+85°C
Input IP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
16 24 32 40 48
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
Input IP2 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
16 24 32 40 48
+13 dBm
+15 dBm
+17 dBm
+19 dBm
Input IP3 (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 to 46 GHz
Rev. V1
MAMX-011054
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Application Schematic
PCB Layout
MxN Spurious Rejection at IF Port (dBc IF)
RF = 24 GHz at -10 dBm
LO = 25 GHz at +15 dBm
No external parts required for operation of MAMX-011054.
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4 5 6
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101112
RFLO
IF
DXF available on request based on 10mil RO4350 substrate.
NxLO
MxRF 0 1 2 3 4
0 x 7 34 x x
1 4 0 23 x x
2 56 59 61 67 x
3 x 56 70 78 67
4 x x 57 69 74
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 to 46 GHz
Rev. V1
MAMX-011054
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† Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 3 requirements.
Plating is NiPdAu.
All dimensions are inches [mm].
Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead AQFN†
Double-Balanced Mixer
18 to 46 GHz
Rev. V1
MAMX-011054
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