Double-B a la n c ed M ix er
M 7 9 /M 7 9 C
V 3
Features
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LO 5 TO 18 GHz
RF 7 TO 18 GHz
IF DC TO 3000 MHz
LO DRIVE: +10 dBm (NOMINAL)
W IDE BANDW IDTH
LOW NOISE FIGURE
Description
The M79 is a double balanced mixer, designed for use in military,
commercial and test equipment applications. This mixer can also
be used as a phase detector or bi-phase modulator since the IF
port is DC coupled to the diodes. Environmental screening avail-
able to MIL-STD-202, and MIL-DTL-28837, consult factory.
Ordering Information
Part Number
M79
Package
Minpac
M79C
SMA Connectorized
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50W Lo = +10 dBm (Downconverter application only)
Typical
Guaranteed
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
+25ºC
-54º to +85ºC
fR = 7 to 16 GHz, fL = 6 to 17 GHz, fI = 30 to 1000 MHz
fR = 7 to 16 GHz, fL = 5 to 18 GHz, fI = 30 to 2 000 MHz
fR = 8 to 16 GHz, fL = 5 to 16 GHz, fI = 30 to 3000 MHz
fR = 16 to 18 GHz, fL = 13 to 18 GHz, fI = 30 to 3000 MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
5.7
6.0
6.0
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
8.5
8.5
9.5
SSB Conversion Loss
(max) & SSB Noise
Figure (max)
fL = 5 to 14 GHz
fL = 14 to 18 GHz
dB
dB
35
33
22
15
20
13
Isolation, L to R (min)
fL = 5 to 8 GHz
fL = 8 to 18 GHz
dB
dB
34
24
22
12
20
10
Isolation, L to I (min)
1 dB Conversion Comp.
fL = +10 dBm
dBm
dBm
+4
fR1=13 GHz at œ6 dBm,fR2=13.01GHz at œ6 dBm,
fL = 14 GHz at = 10 dBm
Input IP3
+14
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