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2333 GHz GaAs MMIC
Fundamental Up/Down Converter Mixer
Features
Low Conversion Loss, 8.0 dB
High LO to RF Isolation, 26 dB
High LO to IF Isolation, 28 dB
Final Production Size (1.6 mm x 0.95 mm)
No DC Bias Required
Ideal for Point to Point, Point to Multi-point
and SatCom Applications
Chip Outline
AM026S1-00
Description
Alpha's single balanced fundamental mixer IC has a typical
conversion loss of 8 dB at an LO power level as low as
12 dBm over the band 2333 GHz. The chip uses Alpha's
proven Schottky diode technology and is based upon MBE
layers for the highest uniformity and repeatability. The
diodes employ surface passivation to ensure a rugged,
reliable part with through-substrate via holes and gold-
based backside metallization to facilitate an epoxy or
solder die attach process. All chips are screened for DC
diode parameters and lot samples are RF measured to
guarantee performance
Parameter
Condition
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
2
Max.
Unit
RF and LO Frequency Range
F
RF
, F
LO
23
33
GHz
IF Frequency Range
F
IF
0.5
4
GHz
LO Power Level
1
F
RF
, F
LO
= 2333 GHz,
P
LO
12
15
dBm
F
IF
= 0.53 GHz
Conversion Loss
F
RF
, F
LO
= 2333 GHz,
L
C
8 dB
(Up and Down Conversion)
1
F
IF
= 0.53 GHz
LO Return Loss
1
F
RF
, F
LO
= 2333 GHz,
RL
LO
7
dB
F
IF
= 0.53 GHz
RF Return Loss
1
F
RF
, F
LO
= 2333 GHz,
RL
RF
9
dB
F
IF
= 0.53 GHz
LO to RF Isolation
1
F
RF
, F
LO
= 2333 GHz,
ISO
LO-RF
26
dB
F
IF
= 0.53 GHz
LO to IF Isolation
1
F
RF
, F
LO
= 2333 GHz,
ISO
LO-IF
28
dB
F
IF
= 0.53 GHz
RF Input 1 dB Compression Point
1
F
RF
, F
LO
= 2333 GHz,
P
1 dB
6
dBm
F
IF
= 0.53 GHz
IP3 (Input)
F
RF
= 28 GHz, F
LO
= 27 GHz
IP3
17
dBm
P
LO
= 15 dBm, Two-tone = 10 dBm
Two Parallel Diode Series Resistance
R
S
1.5
Electrical Specifications at 25C
1. Not measured on a 100% basis.
2. Typical represents the median parameter value across the specified
frequency range for the median chip.
0.000
0.000
0.440
1.040
0.572
0.222
1.108
1.593
1.800
0.090
Characteristic
Value
Operating Temperature
-55C to +125C
Storage Temperature
-65C to +150C
Total Input Power (RF + LO)
20 dBm
ESD Level Per ANSI
TBD
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Preliminary
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AM026S1-00
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Conversion Loss vs. RF Frequency
(Down Converter)
F
LO
= F
RF
- 1 GHz, P
RF
= -10 dBm
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Loss (dB)
2
4
6
8
10
12
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
P
LO
= 15 dBm
P
LO
= 12 dBm
Conversion Loss vs. RF Frequency
(Up Converter)
F
LO
= F
RF
- 1 GHz, P
IF
= -10 dBm
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Loss (dB)
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
2
4
6
8
10
12
P
LO
= 15 dBm
P
LO
= 12 dBm
Isolation vs. LO Frequency
P
LO
= 12 dBm
LO Frequency (GHz)
Isolation (dB)
15
20
25
30
35
40
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
LO to IF Isolation
LO to RF Isolation
RF Return Loss vs. RF Frequency
F
LO
= 28 GHz, P
LO
= 12 dBm
RF Frequency (GHz)
RF Return Loss (dB)
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
LO Return Loss vs. LO Frequency
P
LO
= 12 dBm
LO Frequency (GHz)
LO Return Loss (dB)
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
IF Return Loss vs. IF Frequency
F
LO
= 28 GHz, P
LO
= 12 dBm
IF Frequency (GHz)
IF Return Loss (dB)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Typical Performance Data
2333 GHz GaAs MMIC Fundamental Up/Down Converter Mixer
AM026S1-00
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Compression vs. RF Power
F
RF
= 28 GHz, F
LO
= 27 GHz,
P
LO
= 12 & 15 GHz
RF Power (dBm)
Compression (dB)
-0.5
0
-13 -11 -9
-7
-5
-3
-1
1
3
5
7
9
0.5
1.0
1.5
Input P
1 dB
vs. LO Power
F
LO
= 27 GHz, F
RF
= 28 GHz
LO Power (dBm)
Input P
1 dB
(dBm)
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
4
5
6
7
8
IF
LO
RF
RF
Balun
LO
Balun
Circuit Schematic
IF
RF
LO
Wire Bonding Configurations
Converson Loss vs. IF Frequency
F
LO
= 24 GHz, F
RF
= F
LO
+ F
IF
,
P
RF
= -10 dBm, P
LO
= 12 dBm
IF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Loss (dB)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
7
9
11
13
15
Converson Loss vs. LO Power
F
RF
= 28 GHz, F
LO
= 27 GHz, P
RF
= -10 dBm
LO Power (dBm)
Converson Loss (dB)
Return Loss & Isolation (dB)
6
4
8
10
12
14
16
0
10
20
30
40
50
2
4
6
8
10
12
Conversion Loss
LO Return Loss
LO to IF Isolation
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