applications such as high bit rate transmitters and
receivers which may be used in Point-to-Point,
Satcom or LAN applications. The mixer has 8 dB of
conversion loss and 23 dBm of input intercept point
(IIP3).
This mixer can be used for either lower sideband
(LSB) or upper sideband (USB) mixing. Two of
these mixers can be combined in a quadrature
configuration for image rejection.
Positive bias voltage (< 1 V) can be applied to the
LO or the V
G
(optional) pin to reduce LO drive
requirements. The V
G
pin is internally bypassed.
Positive bias voltage (< 1 V) can also be applied to
the IF pin to optimize device linearity.
Pin Configuration
3
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Pin Name
RF
N/C
IF (V
D
)
V
G
N/C
LO (V
G
)
Paddle
4
Description
RF Port
No Connection
IF Port
(optional Drain Voltage)
Gate Voltage (optional)
No Connection
LO Port
(optional Gate Voltage)
Ground
Ordering Information
1,2
Part Number
MAMX-011021-TR1000
MAMX-011021-TR3000
MAMX-011021-SMB
Package
1000 piece reel
3000 piece reel
Sample Board
3. MACOM recommends connecting No Connection pins to
ground.
4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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MAMX-011021
High Linearity Mixer
5 - 35 GHz
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= +25°C, V
D
= open, V
G
= open, Z
0
= 50 Ω,
IF Freq. = 2 GHz, LO Drive = 14 dBm @ 10 GHz, RF Freq. = 12 GHz
Parameter
Conversion Loss
RF Return Loss
LO Return Loss
IF Return Loss
Input P1dB
Input IP3
Rev. V1
Test Conditions
6 GHz
12 GHz
30 GHz
5 - 35 GHz
5 - 35 GHz
DC - 4.5 GHz
—
P
IN
= -15 dBm
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Min.
—
—
—
—
—
—
Typ.
9.5
8.0
8.5
8
10
12
15
23
Max.
—
9.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
Absolute Maximum Ratings
5,6
Parameter
Input Power
Drain Voltage
Gate Voltage
Junction Temperature
7
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Absolute Maximum
22 dBm
2V
1V
+150°C
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
Class 1A (HBM) 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 T
J
≤ +150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 10
6
hours.
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MAMX-011021
High Linearity Mixer
5 - 35 GHz
Application Information
The MAMX-011021 is designed to be an economical
and easily used mixer. The ultra small size and
passive structure allows easy placement on any
system board.
Rev. V1
Optional DC Biasing
As shown in the Application Schematic, the
MAMX-011021 does not require DC biasing. The
V
G
pin should be left open if not used for biasing.
Optionally, applying up to 0.5 V bias through the V
G
pin (or through the LO pin) can reduce the mixer
LO drive requirement (in general, reducing LO
drive will reduce input IP3). Any DC voltage applied
through the V
G
pin will appear on the LO pin, so
when biasing V
G
it may be necessary to have a DC
blocking capacitor on the LO pin. See the Optional
Biasing Schematic.
Input IP3 may be increased by applying small
amounts of voltage (V
D
< 1.0 V) to the IF pin. The
IF pin will draw a small current (typically less than
20 mA) when V
D
is positive so bias through an
inductor or resistor (accounting for the voltage
drop). The inductor or the resistor should have an
impedance large compared to 50
Ω
at the IF
frequency (typically at least 200
Ω).
Recommended PCB Layout
RF
50
Ω
GND
IF
50
Ω
Grounding
LO
50
Ω
GND
N/C
GND
It is recommended that the total ground (common
mode) inductance not exceed 0.03 nH. This is
equivalent to three 8-mil (200 µm) diameter vias
under the device on an 8-mil thick PC board
combined with vias included in the ground plane
around the package.
Application Schematic
Optional DC Biasing Schematic
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MAMX-011021
High Linearity Mixer
5 - 35 GHz
Typical Performance Curves: Down Conversion,
RF = -20 dBm, LO = 14 dBm, IF = 2 GHz, V
G
= open, Z
O
= 50 Ω,
(unless otherwise noted)
Conversion Gain (down)
0
Rev. V1
Conversion Gain (up)
0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-5
-5
(dB)
-10
(dB)
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-10
-15
-15
-20
0
10
20
30
40
-20
0
10
20
30
40
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Isolation
0
Gain vs. IF Frequency
0
LO - 5 GHz
LO - 12 GHz
LO - 20 GHz
-15
-5
-10
(dB)
-30
(dB)
-15
LO - IF
LO - RF
-45
-20
-60
0
10
20
30
40
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
Frequency (GHz)
IF Frequency (GHz)
Input IP3
40
Input P1dB
20
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
30
15
(dBm)
(dBm)
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
10
10
5
0
0
10
20
30
40
0
0
10
20
30
40
4
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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MAMX-011021
High Linearity Mixer
5 - 35 GHz
Typical Performance Curves: Down Conversion,
RF = -20 dBm, LO = 14 dBm, IF = 2 GHz, V
G
= open, Z
O
= 50 Ω,
(unless otherwise noted)
Conversion Gain (LSB) vs. LO Drive
0
Rev. V1
Input IP2 vs. LO Drive
80
-5
60
-10
(dBm)
LO = +12 dBm
LO = +14 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
(dB)
40
-15
20
LO = +12 dBm
LO = +14 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
-20
0
10
20
30
40
0
0
10
20
30
40
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input P1dB vs. LO Drive
20
Input IP3 vs. LO Drive
40
15
30
(dBm)
(dBm)
10
20
5
LO = +12 dBm
LO = +14 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
10
LO = +12 dBm
LO = +14 dBm
LO = +16 dBm
0
0
0
10
20
30
40
0
10
20
30
40
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input IP3 over Temperature, V
D
= 0.5 V
40
Input IP3 vs. Optional V
D
40
30
30
20
(dBm)
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
(dB)
20
10
10
VD = 0.00
VD = 0.25
VD = 0.50
VD = 0.75
V
V
V
V
0
0
10
20
30
40
0
0
10
20
30
40
5
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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