High IP3
MCA-352+
Frequency Mixer
Level 17 (LO Power+17 dBm) 2230 to 3490 MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
LO & RF Power
Features
• wideband
-55°C to 100°C
-55°C to 100°C
20 dBm
CASE STYLE: DZ883
• excellent IP3, 30 dBm typ.
• excellent IP2, 58 dBm typ.
• excellent L-R isolation, 40 dB typ.
• excellent 1dB compression, RF>LO power
• industry standard foot print
• LTCC design for excellent temperature stability,
performance repeatability and small size
• aqueous washable
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Pin Connections
LO
• double balanced mixer
10
• low price
• protected by US Patent 6,959,180
RF
5
3
Reel Size
7”
13”
Devices/Reel
10, 20, 50, 100, 200
500,1000
IF
Applications
• radar
GROUND
1,2,4,6,7,8,9
• differential GPS
• bluetooth
• amateur radio
• WiMAX
Outline Drawing
Electrical Specifications (TAMB=-55°C to 100°C)
FREQUENCY
IP3
(dBm)
IP2
(dBm)
RF in
at 1 dB
compr.
(dBm)
CONVERSION
LOSS
LO-RF
ISOLATION
(dB)
LO-IF
ISOLATION
(dB)
(MHz)
(dB)
RF
LO
IF
Typ.
30
Typ.
58
Min.
17
Typ. Max.
7.5 9.5
Typ. Min.
40 25
Typ. Min.
30 18
2230-3490 2070-3330 10-330
Typical Performance Data
PC B L and Pattern
Frequency
(MHz)
Conversion Isolation
Isolation
L-I
(dB)
VSWR
RF Port
(:1)
VSWR
LO Port
(:1)
IP3
(dBm)
IP2
(dBm)
Loss
L-R
(dB)
(dB)
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
RF
LO
+17dBm
+17dBm
+17dBm
+17dBm
+17dBm
+17dBm
+17dBm
2229.75
2275.00
2318.50
2407.25
2496.00
2069.75
2115.00
2158.50
2247.25
2336.00
7.68
7.70
7.74
7.86
7.89
39.44
39.20
38.52
34.78
32.12
33.19
34.50
35.27
36.99
37.41
1.49
1.40
1.34
1.26
1.20
5.77
5.20
4.96
4.44
4.00
26.68
27.20
28.47
30.00
31.07
57.03
58.00
58.58
53.39
53.51
Suggested L ayout,
Tolerance to be within .002
Outline Dimensions ( inch
)
mm
2544.50
2593.00
2620.00
2641.50
2690.00
2384.50
2433.00
2460.00
2481.50
2530.00
7.81
7.70
7.68
7.63
7.61
31.19
30.54
30.20
30.06
30.79
37.02
35.90
34.20
33.85
32.10
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.19
1.18
4.03
3.55
3.50
3.45
3.27
31.53
31.18
31.30
31.66
31.69
53.14
54.62
55.00
56.45
57.76
A
.30
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ
B
.250
ꢂꢁꢄꢅ
C
.190
ꢆꢁꢇꢄ
D
.266
ꢂꢁꢀꢂ
E
.050
ꢈꢁꢃꢀ
F
.050
ꢈꢁꢃꢀ
G
.012
ꢉꢁꢄꢉ
H
.029
ꢉꢁꢀꢆ
J
.004
ꢉꢁꢈꢉ
K
.085
ꢃꢁꢈꢂ
L
.296
ꢀꢁꢅꢃ
M
.030
ꢉꢁꢀꢂ
wt
grams
0.5
2790.00
2890.00
2940.00
2990.00
3090.00
2630.00
2730.00
2780.00
2830.00
2930.00
7.59
7.56
7.55
7.56
7.65
36.10
46.80
45.00
43.23
40.07
29.28
27.89
27.60
27.53
26.40
1.18
1.24
1.30
1.37
1.46
3.17
3.36
3.60
3.97
4.80
32.04
30.82
30.20
29.39
28.18
63.17
68.35
61.00
57.38
55.69
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-144
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-045)
3190.00
3290.00
3340.00
3390.00
3490.00
3030.00
3130.00
3180.00
3230.00
3330.00
7.74
7.89
8.20
8.12
8.16
39.39
37.55
37.30
37.41
37.56
24.81
23.70
23.60
23.68
24.01
1.48
1.48
3.80
1.52
1.65
4.80
4.10
1.50
3.68
3.94
27.62
26.93
26.30
25.74
25.24
54.33
57.96
59.00
60.44
68.26
Electrical Schematic
LO
IF
RF
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp
REV. B
M151107
ED-12846/1
MCA-352+
DJ/TD/CP/AM
150918
®
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