MAMX-011023
Low Noise Active Mixer
Rev. V1
4 - 23 GHz
Features Functional Schematic
Down Frequency Mixer
Conversion Gain: 9 dB @ 12 GHz
Low Noise: 7 dB @ 12 GHz
Low Power Consumption: 3 V / 15 mA
V 1 6 LO/RF
G
RF Frequency: 5 - 25 GHz
LO Frequency: 4 - 23 GHz
IF Frequency: DC - 8 GHz
N/C 2 5 N/C
Single Positive Power Supply
Lead-Free 1.5 x 1.2 mm TDFN 6-lead Package
Halogen-Free Green Mold Compound IF/V 3 4 N/C
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RoHS* Complaint and 260 C Reflow
Description
The MAMX-011023 is a low noise active mixer
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assembled in a lead-free 1.5 x 1.2 mm TDFN 6-lead
Pin Configuration
plastic package. It is used for down frequency
conversion, has an ultra wideband IF bandwidth of
Pin No. Pin Name Description
8 GHz, and has the LO and RF driving the same pin.
1 V Gate Voltage
G
This mixer can be used for either lower sideband
2 N/C No Connection
(LSB) or upper sideband (USB) mixing.
3 IF/V IF Port/ Drain Voltage
D
Features of this mixer include unconditional stability,
very low LO drive (<0 dBm) and low DC bias 4 N/C No Connection
(< 50 mW). Typically the IF pin is set to 3 V and
5 N/C No Connection
draws 15 mA when the LO drive is on. Typically the
V pin is set to 0.6 V. This mixer achieves very low
G
6 RF & LO RF & LO Port
noise figure for an active mixer.
4
7 Paddle Ground
3. MACOM recommends connecting No Connection pins to
ground.
1,2
4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
Ordering Information
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
Part Number Package
MAMX-011023-TR3000 3000 piece reel
MAMX-011023-SMB Sample Board
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-011023
Low Noise Active Mixer
Rev. V1
4 - 23 GHz
Electrical Specifications: T = +25C, V = 3.0 V, V = 0.6 V, Z = 50 ,
A D G 0
IF Freq. = 2 GHz, LO Drive = -2 dBm @ 10 GHz , RF Freq. = 12 GHz
Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.
6 GHz 4
Gain 12 GHz dB 7 9
20 GHz 3
6 GHz 8
Noise Figure 12 GHz dB 7
20 GHz 10
RF Return Loss 5 - 25 GHz dB 8
IF Return Loss DC - 8 GHz dB 2
Lower Sideband +5
Input IP3 dBm
Upper Sideband +8
LO to IF 13
LO Isolation 2LO to IF dB 85
3LO to IF 100
Bias Current V mA 15
D
Bias Current V mA 0.5
G
5,6
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Handling Procedures
Parameter Absolute Maximum Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Total Input Power (RF+LO) 15 dBm
Static Sensitivity
Drain Voltage 4 V / 35 mA
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
Gate Voltage 1.5 V
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
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Junction Temperature +150C
Class 1A (HBM) devices.
Operating Temperature -40C to +85C
Storage Temperature -65C to +150C
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 +150C will ensure
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MTTF > 1 x 10 hours.
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M/A-COM 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: