DTF-ASeries
DOUBLEBALANCEDMIXER
1to3500MHz/+10to+15dBm LO/Hi-RelHermeticPackage
PRINCIPAL SPECIFICATIONS
RF/LO
LO Operating Conversion Port Isolation, Min.
1 dB
Input
1 dB
Model Frequency, Drive, Range,
Number MHz Nom. MHz
Loss, dB,
Max. Typ.
L-R L-X R-X
dB dB dB
Compr. Intercept Desens.
Point
Point
Level
DTF-2A-1250 1 - 3500
DTF-4A-1250 1 - 3500
+10 dBm 10 - 200
7.5
6.5
7.0
8.0
30
25
25
30
25
25
30
23
20
+7
dBm
(typ.)
+14
dBm
(typ.)
+5
dBm
(typ.)
200 - 2500 8.5
1 - 3500
9.5
7.5
+15 dBm 10 - 200
6.5
7.0
8.0
35
30
28
30
25
25
30
25
20
+13
dBm
(typ.)
+20
dBm
(typ.)
+11
dBm
(typ.)
200 - 2500 8.5
1 - 3500 9.5
All specifications are as measured in a 50Ω system, at nominal LO power in a down converter application
NOTES:
1. Tolerance on 3 place decimals ±.010(.25) except as noted.
2. Dimensions in inches over millimeters.
3. Dimensions marked with * apply only at body.
4. All unmarked pins are case ground.
Package Outline
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
IF Frequency Range:
Impedance:
1 - 1000 MHz
50 Ω nom.
Third Order Intermodulation
Ratio Degradation: 3 dB typ. for IF
VSWR of 3.0:1
Useful LO Drive Range: ± 3 dB of nominal
SSB Noise Figure:
Within ±1 dB of
Conversion Loss
Weight, nominal:
0.15 oz (4.2 g)
Operating Temperature: – 55° to +85°C
General Notes:
1. The DTF-A series Termination Insensitive Mixers cover the frequency range of 1 to 3500 MHz using transmission line
hybrid junction techniques to isolate the diode rings from termination mismatch-induced reflections. This means the
intermodulation ratio is independent of the IF port load impedance, so this unit is ideal for applications where a high
performance mixer must drive a reactive load (e.g., filter) at the IF port. The DTF-A series and related models are available
in PC, SMD and connectorized packages.
2. Merrimac offers a broad selection of Double Balanced Mixers ideal for a variety of signal processing functions with
frequencies ranging from 20 kHz to 20 GHz and for applications from routine to very special.
3. Merrimac mixers comply with MIL-M-28837 and may be supplied screened for compliance with additional specifications
for military and space specifications requiring the highest reliability.
29Apr96
ForfurtherinformationcontactMERRIMAC/41FairfieldPl.,WestCaldwell,NJ,07006/ 973-575-1300/FAX973-575-0531