23–33 GHz GaAs MMIC
Fundamental Up/Down Converter Mixer
Features
■Low Conversion Loss, 8.0 dB ■High LO to RF Isolation, 26 dB ■High LO to IF Isolation, 28 dB
■Final Production Size (1.6 mm x 0.95 mm)■No DC Bias Required
■Ideal for Point to Point, Point to Multi-point and SatCom Applications
Chip Outline
AM026S1-00
Description
Alpha’s single balanced fundamental mixer IC has a typical conversion loss of 8 dB at an LO power level as low as 12 dBm over the band 23–33 GHz.The chip uses Alpha’s proven Schottky diode technology and is based upon MBE layers for the highest uniformity and repeatability.The diodes employ surface passivation to ensure a rugged,reliable part with through-substrate via holes and gold-based backside metallization to facilitate an epoxy or solder die attach process.All chips are screened for DC diode parameters and lot samples are RF measured to guarantee performance
Electrical Specifications at 25°C
2.T ypical represents the median parameter value across the specified frequency range for the median chip.
0.000
0.000
0.4401.040
0.572
0.222
1.108
1.593
1.800
0.090Characteristic
Value Operating T emperature -55°C to +125°C Storage T emperature -65°C to +150°C
T otal Input Power (RF + LO)20 dBm ESD Level Per ANSI
TBD
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Preliminary
Conversion Loss vs. RF Frequency
(Down Converter)
F LO = F RF - 1 GHz, P RF = -10 dBm
RF Frequency (GHz)C o n v e r s i o n L o s s (d B )
2
4681012
212223242526272829303132333435
Conversion Loss vs. RF Frequency
(Up Converter)
F LO = F RF - 1 GHz, P IF = -10 dBm
RF Frequency (GHz)
C o n v e r s i o n L o s s (d B )
212223242526272829303132333435
2
46
81012
Isolation vs. LO Frequency
P LO = 12 dBm
LO Frequency (GHz)I s o l a t i o n (d B )
15
20253035
402122232425262728293031
32333435
RF Return Loss vs. RF Frequency F LO = 28 GHz, P LO = 12 dBm
RF Frequency (GHz)
R F R e t u r n L o s s
(d B )
2
468101214
212223242526272829303132333435
LO Return Loss vs. LO Frequency
P LO = 12 dBm
LO Frequency (GHz)L O R e t u r n L o s
s (d B )
2
468101214
212223242526272829303132333435
IF Return Loss vs. IF Frequency F LO = 28 GHz, P LO = 12 dBm
IF Frequency (GHz)
I F R e t u r n L o s s (d B )
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Typical Performance Data
Compression vs. RF Power F RF = 28 GHz, F LO = 27 GHz,
P LO = 12 & 15 GHz
RF Power (dBm)C o m p r e s s i o n (d B
)
-0.5
0-13-11-9-7-5-3-1
1
3
5
7
9
0.51.0
1.5Input P 1 dB vs. LO Power F LO = 27 GHz, F RF = 28 GHz
LO Power (dBm)
I n p u t P 1 d B (d B m )
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
45
6
7
8
Circuit Schematic
IF
RF
LO
Wire Bonding Configurations
Converson Loss vs. IF Frequency F LO = 24 GHz, F RF = F LO + F IF ,P RF = -10 dBm, P LO = 12 dBm
IF Frequency (GHz)C o n v e r s i o n L o s s (d B )
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
579111315
Converson Loss vs. LO Power
F RF = 28 GHz, F LO = 27 GHz, P RF = -10 dBm
LO Power (dBm)
C o n v e r s o n L o s s (d B )
Return Loss & Isolation (dB)
6
4
8
10
12
14
16010
2030
4050
24
68
1012