Low Cost MMIC Mixer, 800 - 1000 MHz
MD54-0005
MD54-0005
Low Cost MMIC Mixer
800 - 1000 MHz
Features
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+15 dBm Input Power @ 1 dB Compression
High Isolation, 35 dB LO to RF
+3 to +8 dBm LO Drive Level
DC - 200 MHz 3 dB IF Bandwidth
Does not require DC bias
Ultra-Miniature SOT-25 plastic Package
SOT-25 Plastic Package
.114 ± .008
2.9 ± 0.2
.075± .008
1.90 ± 0.20
.063+ .008
- 004
+ 0.20
1.60 - 0.10
.110 ± .008
2.80± 0.20
Description
M/A-COM’s MD54-0005 is a passive mixer that achieves the
performance of a double balanced diode mixer in an ultra-
miniature SOT-25 package. The MD54-0005 is ideally suited
for use where high level RF signals and very wide dynamic
range are required. Typical applications include frequency
up/down conversion, modulation, and demodulation in receivers
and transmitters for basestation and portable systems.
The MD54-0005 employs GaAs FETs as mixing elements to
achieve a very wide dynamic range in a low cost plastic pack-
age. The mixer operates with LO drive levels of +3 dBm to +8
dBm. The LO port may be externally tuned for operation in
various frequency bands.
M/A-COM's GaAs IC is fabricated using a mature 0.5 micron
gate length GaAs MESFET process. The process features full
passivation for increased performance and reliability.
.031 + .004
- .007
0.80 + 0.10
- 0.18
.016 + .004
- .002
0.40 + 0.10
- 0.05
.002± .002
0.05± 0.05
.006 + .004
- .002
+ 0.10
0.15
- 0.05
.008
.043 + .004
-
1.10 + 0.20
- 0.10
.008 MIN
0.20 MIN
Ordering Information
Part Number
MD54-0005
MD54-0005TR
MD54-0005SMB
Package
SOT-363 Plastic Package
1
Forward Tape and Reel
Designer’s Kit
1. If specific reel size is required, consult factory for part number
assignment.
Electrical Specifications: RF=900 MHz (-10dBm), LO=840 MHz (+5dBm), IF=60 MHz, T
A
= 25°C
Parameter
Conversion Loss
Isolation
LO to RF
LO to IF
RF to IF
VSWR
RF Port
LO Port
IF Port
Input 1 dB Compression
Two-Tone IM Ratio
2
1
Test Conditions
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
Min.
25
Typ.
8.0
35
25
20
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
Max.
9.0
RF Frequency = 900 MHz, LO = +5 dBm
Two Tones at -10 dBm each
Tone spacing = 100 kHz, IF = 60 MHz
dBm
dBc
15
55
1. With external LO Port matching. See functional diagram on Page 2.
2. IMR vs. RF Drive can be calculated by the formula: IMR = 40-1.5* P
IN
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Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81 44 844 8296, Fax +81 44 844 8298
3
Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
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AMP and Connecting at a Higher Level are trademarks.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Low Cost MMIC Mixer, 800 - 1000 MHz
MD54-0005
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
2
RF Input Power
Low Drive Power
2
1
Functional Block Diagram
+27 dBm
+27 dBm
-65°C to +150°C
-40°C to +85°C
IF
2
3
R1
C1
4
GND
L1
LO
RF
1
5
GND
Absolute Maximum
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage.
2. Ambient Temperature (T
A
) = +25°C.
PIN Configuration
PIN No.
1
2
3
4
5
Function
RF Port
IF Port
LO Port
GND
GND
Description
RF Input
IF Output
Lo Input
Ground
Ground
External Circuitry Parts List
Part
R1
L1
C1
LO = 840 MHz
820 Ohms
22 nH
3.3 pF
1
LO = 900 MHz
820 Ohms
18 nH
4 pF
1. All off-chip components are low-cost surface mount components
obtainable from multiple sources. (.060 in x .030 in or x .050 in)
Recommended PCB Configuration
Layout View
Cross Section View
RF Traces + Components
RF Ground
L1
DC Routing
Customer Defined
R1
C1
The PCB dielectric between RF traces and RF ground layers
should be chosen to reduce RF discontinuities between 50
Ω
lines and package pins. M/A-COM recommends an FR-4 dielec-
tric thickness of 0.008”(0.2 mm) yielding a 50
Ω
line width of
0.015”(0.38 mm). The recommended metalization thickness is
1 oz. copper.
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North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266, Fax (800) 618-8883
3
Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81 44 844 8296, Fax +81 44 844 8298
3
Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
www.macom.com
AMP and Connecting at a Higher Level are trademarks.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Low Cost MMIC Mixer, 800 - 1000 MHz
MD54-0005
Typical Performance Curves
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
11
10.5
10
1, 2
Conversion Loss vs. Frequency
5
4.5
4
3.5
VSWR vs. Frequency
VSWR
9.5
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
800
850
900
950
1000
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
800
850
900
950
1000
RF
LO
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Two-Tone IMR vs. Frequency
70
Isolation vs. Frequency
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
RF to IF
LO to IF
TWO-TONE IMR (dBc)
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
800
850
900
950
1000
RF = -10 dBm each tone
ISOLATION (dB)
LO to RF
800
850
900
950
1000
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
1. Test Conditions for Down Converter Application: RF=900 MHz (-10 dBm), IF=60 MHz, LO=840 MHz (+5 dBm), LO Port match shown on Page 2.
2. Test Conditions for Up Converter Application: LO=840 MHz (+5 dBm), IF=60 MHz (-10 dBm), RF=900 MHz, LO Port match shown on Page 2.
Spurious Table (dBc)
(n)
H
a
r
m
o
n
i
c
of
LO
4x
3x
2x
1x
0x
23.0
10.6
34.1
21.3
17.7
6.6
14.3
4.0
X
X
0x
36.5
53.8
63.8
39.9
56.1
58.3
21.6
53.9
53.4
21.8
57.6
59.3
44.0
51.6
65.2
44.8
55.5
58.4
0
57.0
63.7
0
57.6
56.3
13.9
50.2
59.1
13.4
53.1
56.5
1x
2x
3x
Harmonic of RF (m)
68.6
58.8
67.3
57.2
66.2
56.3
67.0
56.9
67.2
57.1
4x
The spurious table shows the spurious signals resulting from the
mixing of the RF and LO input signals assuming down conver-
sion. Mixing products are indicated relative to the IF. The lower
frequency mixing term is shown for two different RF input
levels. The upper number is for an RF input power of 0 dBm;
the lower number is for an RF level of -10 dBm.
|nF
RF -
mF
LO
|, (RF =0 dBm)
|nF
RF -
mF
LO
|, (RF = -10 dBm)
RF Frequency = 900 MHz
LO Frequency = 840 MHz
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M/A-COM Division of AMP Incorporated
3
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266, Fax (800) 618-8883
3
Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81 44 844 8296, Fax +81 44 844 8298
3
Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
www.macom.com
AMP and Connecting at a Higher Level are trademarks.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Low Cost MMIC Mixer, 800 - 1000 MHz
MD54-0005
Designer’s Kit MD54-005SMB
The MD54-0005SMB Designer's Kit allows for immediate eval-
uation of M/A-COM's MD54-0005. The evaluation board con-
sists of an MD54-0005, recommended external surface mount
circuitry, and RF connectors, all mounted to a multi-layer FR-4
PCB. Other items included in the Designer's Kit are a floppy
disk (with typical performance data and a DXF file of the
recommended PCB layout) and any additional Application
Notes. The MD54-0005SMB evaluation PCB and block dia-
gram are illustrated below with all functional ports labeled.
Mixer PCB
RF
Evaluation PCB & RF Connector Losses
Port Reference
RF Port
LO Port
IF Port
Approximate RF Loss
0.10 dB @ 900 MHz
0.10 dB @ 900 MHz
0.05 dB @ 60 MHz
IF
LO
SOT MIXER
AV10046
V2.00
M/A-COM Division of AMP Incorporated
3
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266, Fax (800) 618-8883
3
Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81 44 844 8296, Fax +81 44 844 8298
3
Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
www.macom.com
AMP and Connecting at a Higher Level are trademarks.
Specifications subject to change without notice.