Datasheet MD54-0005, MD54-0005SMB, MD54-0005TR Datasheet (M A COM)

Low Cost MMIC Mixer, 800 - 1000 MHz MD54-0005

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MD54-0005

Low Cost MMIC Mixer
800 - 1000 MHz

Features

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+15 dBm Input Power @ 1 dB Compression

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High Isolation, 35 dB LO to RF

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+3 to +8 dBm LO Drive Le ve l

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DC - 200 MHz 3 dB IF Bandwidth

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Does not require DC bias

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Ultra-Miniature SOT-25 plastic Package

Description

M/A-COM’s MD54-0005 is a passive mixer that achieves the
performance of a double balanced diode mixer in an ultra­miniature 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 pack­age. The mixer operates with LO drive levels of +3 d Bm 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.

SOT-25 Plastic Package

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Ordering Information

Part Number Package

MD54-0005 SOT-363 Plastic Package
MD54-0005TR Forward Tape and Reel
MD54-0005SMB Designer’s Kit

1. If specific reel size is required, consult factory for part number
assignment.

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Electrical Specifications: RF=900 MHz (-10dBm), LO=840 MHz (+5dBm), IF=60 MHz, TA = 25°C

Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.

Conversion Loss dB 8.0 9.0
Isolation LO to RF dB 25 35

LO to IF dB 25
RF to IF dB 20

VSWR RF Port 2.0:1

LO Port
IF Port 2.0:1

Input 1 dB Compression RF Frequency = 900 MHz, LO = +5 dBm dBm 15
Two-Tone IM Ratio

2

Two Tones at -10 dBm each dBc 55
Tone spacing = 100 kHz, IF = 60 MHz

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

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Parameter Absolute Maximum

RF Input Power
Low Drive Power

Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature

1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage.

2. Ambient Temperature (T

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+27 dBm
+27 dBm

-65°C to +150°C

-40°C to +85°C

) = +25°C.

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PIN Configuration

PIN No. Function Description

1 RF Port RF Input
2 IF Port IF Output
3 LO Port Lo Input
4 GND Ground
5 GND Ground

Functional Block DiagramAbsolute Maximum Ratings

RF

1

IF

23

R1

External Circuitry Parts List

Part LO = 840 MHz LO = 900 MHz

R1 820 Ohms 820 Ohms
L1 22 nH 18 nH
C1 3.3 pF 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)

GND

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GND

4

L1

C1

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LO

Recommended PCB Configuration

Layout View

L1

R1

C1

Cross Section View

RF Traces + Components

RF Ground
DC Routing

Customer Defined

The PCB dielectric between RF traces and RF ground layers
should be chosen to reduce RF discontinuities between 50
lines and package pins. M/A-COM recommends an FR-4 dielec­tric 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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Typical Performance Curves

1, 2

Conversion Loss vs. Frequency VSWR vs. Frequency

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10.5
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9.5
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8.5
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7.5

CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

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800 850 900 950 1000

RF FREQUE NCY (MHz)

Two-Tone IMR vs. Frequency

70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35

TWO-TONE IMR (dBc)

30

800 850 900 950 1000

RF FREQUENCY (M Hz)

RF = -10 dBm each tone

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4.5
4

3.5
3

2.5

VSWR

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1.5
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0.5
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800 850 900 950 1000

LO

RF

RF FREQUENCY (MHz)

Isolation vs. Frequency

50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15

ISOLATION (dB)

10

5
0

800 850 900 950 1000

RF to IF

LO to RF

LO to IF

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) 4x 23.0 36.5 53.8 63.8 68.6

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10.6 39.9 56.1 58.3 58.8

3x 34.1 21.6 53.9 53.4 67.3

21.3 21.8 57.6 59.3 57.2

2x 17.7 44.0 51.6 65.2 66.2

6.6 44.8 55.5 58.4 56.3

1x 14.3 0 57.0 63.7 67.0

4.0 0 57.6 56.3 56.9

0x X 13.9 50.2 59.1 67.2

X 13.4 53.1 56.5 57.1

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0x 1x 2x 3x 4x

LO Harmonic of RF (m)

The spurious table shows the spurious signals resulting from the
mixing of the RF and LO input signals assuming down conver­sion. 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
|nF

RF -mFLO

RF - mFLO

|, (RF =0 dBm)

|, (RF = -10 dBm)

RF Frequency = 900 MHz
LO Frequency = 840 MHz

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Designer’s Kit MD54-005SMB

The MD54-0005SMB Designer's Kit allows for immediate eval­uation of M/A-COM's MD54-0005. The evaluation board con­sists 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 dia­gram are illustrated below with all functional ports labeled.

Evaluation PCB & RF Connector Losses

Port Reference Approximate RF Loss

RF Port 0.10 dB @ 900 MHz
LO Port 0.10 dB @ 900 MHz

IF Port 0.05 dB @ 60 MHz

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Specifications subject to change without notice.