M A COM MD-156PIN Datasheet

Flatpack Double-Balanced Mixer,

0.6 - 3 GHz

V 3.00

MD-156

Features

n Noise Figure: 6.5 Typical
n LO-RF Isolation: 30 dB Typical
n Impedance: 50 Ohms Nominal
n Maximum Input Power: 300 mW max. @ 25°C,

Derated to 85°C @ 3.2 mW/°C

n IF Port Current: 50 mA Max.
n MIL-STD-883 Screening Available

Description

Transformers convert to the LO and RF paths to balanced
lines connecting a low barrier, Schottky diode ring quad.
These transformers help provide excellent isolation between
ports. Conversion loss is low. The direct connection of the
IF port to the diode quad allows these mixers to be used as
phase detectors and bi-phase modulators.

Pin Configuration

Pin No. Function Pin No. Function

1 GND 5 LO
2 GND 6 GND
3 GND 7 GND
4 IF 8 RF

FP-2

Electrical Specifications1: TA = -55°C to +85°C

Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max

Frequency Range RF, LO Ports

Conversion Loss and

SSB Noise Figure

Isolation LO to RF

DC Polarity Negative — — — — —

DC Offset — — mV — <6 —

RF Input 1 dB Compression

SSB Noise Figure Within 1 dB of Conversion Loss

Typical Two-Tone IM

Ratio

1. All specifications apply when operated at +7 dBm available LO power with 50 ohm source and load impedance.

With –10 dBm input, each input 25

IF Port

800 - 2000 MHz

LO to IF

1 dB Desensitization

Max.

MHz and 35 MHz IF

600 - 3000

DC - 1000

600 - 3000 MHz
600 - 2000 MHz

2000 - 3000 MHz

600 - 2000 MHz

2000 - 3000 MHz

dBm

— — — — —

800 MHz
1500 MHz
2500 MHz

MHz
MHz

dB
dB

dB
dB
dB
dB

dBm

dB
dB
dB

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—

—
—

25
20
20
17

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—

—
—

—
—

—
—
—
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0

-4

44
40
40

—
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8.0

9.0
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Flatpack Double-Balanced Mixer, 0.6 - 3 GHz

Typical Performance Curves

MD-156

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Conversion Loss

10

8

6

Conversion Loss (dB)

4

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Frequency (GHz)

Conversion Loss vs. LO Power

9

8

7

Loss (dB)

6

Isolation

L - R L - X

40

35

30

Isolation (dB)

25

20

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

Frequency (GHz)

IF Port Response

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

IF Port Response

5

0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0

LO Power (dBm)

Ordering Information

Part Number Package

MD-156 PIN FP-2

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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n Asia/Pacific: Tel.[phone], Fax [phone]
n Europe: Tel. [phone], Fax[phone]

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0.0
0 250 500 1000 1250 1500 2000

IF Frequency (MHz)

2