20.0-38.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Balanced Mixer
November 2005 - Rev 21-Nov-05
26BAM0545
Chip Device Layout
Features
Fundamental Balanced Mixer
8.0 dB Conversion Loss
+25.0 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3)
35.0 dB LO to RF Isolation
100% On-Wafer RF Testing
100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883
Method 2010
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s 20.0-38.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
fundamental balanced mixer has been optimized for use
as an up-converter.The device has a conversion loss of
8.0 dB with a +25.0 dBm input third order intercept point.
IF and IF mixer inputs are provided through an external
180 degree hybrid. This MMIC uses Mimix Broadband’s
0.15 µm GaAs PHEMT 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 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.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Input Power (IF Pin)
+0.3 VDC
+20.0 dBm
-65 to +165 OC
-55 to +125 OC
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Electrical Characteristics (AmbientTemperatureT = 25o C)
Parameter
Units
GHz
GHz
GHZ
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dB
Min.
20.0
20.0
15.0
DC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Typ.
-
-
-
-
10.0
10.0
10.0
8.0
+12.0
35.0
TBD
TBD
+25.0
-0.5
Max.
38.0
38.0
43.0
3.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Frequency Range (RF) Upper Side Band
Frequency Range (RF) Lower Side Band
Frequency Range (LO)
Frequency Range (IF)
RF Return Loss (S11)
IF Return Loss (S22)
LO Return Loss (S33)
Conversion Loss (S21)
LO Input Drive (PLO)
Isolation LO/RF
dB
dB
dBm
VDC
Isolation LO/IF
Isolation RF/IF
Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1)
-1.2
+0.1
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