32.0-42.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Image Reject Mixer
November 2005 - Rev 21-Nov-05
38IRM0363
Features
Chip Device Layout
Sub-harmonic Image Reject Mixer
GaAs HBT Technology
9.0 dB Conversion Loss
18.0 dB Image Rejection
100% On-Wafer RF Testing
100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883
Method 2010
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s 32.0-42.0 GHz GaAs MMIC sub-
harmonic image reject mixer can be used as an up- or
down-converter.The device has a conversion loss of 9.0
dB with 18.0 dB image rejection across the band. I and Q
mixer outputs are provided and an external 90 degree
hybrid is required to select the desired sideband.This
MMIC uses Mimix Broadband’s 2 µm GaAs HBT device
model technology, and is based upon electron beam
lithography to ensure high repeatability and uniformity.
The chip has surface passivation to protect and provide a
rugged part with backside via holes and gold
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Input Power (RF Pin)
+20 dBm
Input Power (IF Pin)
+20 dBm
-65 to +165 OC
-55 to +125 OC
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
metallization to allow either a conductive epoxy or
eutectic solder die attach process.This device is well
suited for Millimeter-wave Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS,
SATCOM and VSAT applications.
Electrical Characteristics (AmbientTemperatureT = 25o C)
Parameter
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBc
dBc
dB
dB
dBm
Min.
34.0
32.0
15.0
Typ.
-
-
-
-
10.0
TBD
TBD
9.0
+12.0
18.0
-40.0
TBD
TBD
+14.0
Max.
42.0
42.0
23.0
Frequency Range (RF) Upper Side Band
Frequency Range (RF) Lower Side Band
Frequency Range (LO)
Frequency Range (IF)
RF Return Loss (S11)
DC
4.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
IF1/IF2 Return Loss (S22)
LO Return Loss (S33)
Conversion Loss (S21)
LO Input Drive (PLO)
Image Rejection
Isolation LO/RF
Isolation LO/IF
Isolation RF/IF
Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3)
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