Sub-Harmonic Pumped Mixer requires no biasing.
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Housed in 1.5 x 1.2 mm plastic TDFN surface mount package, Model MAMX-011009 covers frequency range of 14–32 GHz and IF frequencies from DC to 7 GHz. Broadband mixer has single RF port, requires no biasing, and has optimized 2xLO and 3xLO isolation, eliminating need for extra filtering. Requiring +15 dBm of LO power, which can be attained by implementing 4-20 GHz buffer amplifier, mixer integrates 180° balanced diode topology that allows LO to be injected at ½ LO mixing frequency.
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MACOM Technology Solutions Introduces Low Cost Ultra-Small Sub-Harmonic Pumped Mixer at IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium 2013
Packaged in a compact 1.5x1.2mm plastic TDFN, the broadband mixer requires no biasing and enables customers to design systems with high IF frequency
Seattle, WA – M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM), a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced today a new Broadband Sub-Harmonic Pumped Mixer for cost sensitive applications covering the 14-32 GHz frequency range and IF frequencies from DC-7 GHz.
The MAMX-011009 is packaged in an ultra small 1.5x1.2 mm TDFN surface mount, allowing customers an easy, efficient and space-saving broadband solution. The mixer has a single RF port, requires no biasing and has excellent 2xLO and 3xLO isolation eliminating the need for extra filtering. The device requires +15dBm of LO power that can be easily attained by implementing the MAAM-011101, which is a single bias low cost 4-20 GHz buffer amplifier offered by MACOM.   Â
“The MAAM-011009 was designed engineer-to-engineer with low cost and ease of use in mind,” said Amer Droubi, Product Manager. “In addition to the ultra small size and the inherit advantages of its sub-harmonic topology, this broadband mixer enables customers to design systems with high IF frequency requirements - up to 5.8 GHz in 802.11 based radios.”
The MAMX-011009, can be used for up or down frequency conversion. The mixer integrates an 180° balanced diode topology that allows the LO to be injected at ½ the LO mixing frequency, which improves isolation and simplifies system requirements for the customer.
The table below outlines typical performance:
Parameters | Units | MAMX-011009 |
RF Frequency | GHz | 14-32 |
IF Frequency | GHz | DC-7 |
Input IP3 Down Conversion | dBm | +12 |
Input IP3 Up Conversion | dBm | +14 |
Conversion Loss | dB | -10 |
Isolation LO-RF | dB | 25 |
Down Conversion Isolation (2LO to IF) | dB | 55 |
Down Conversion Isolation (3LO to IF) | dB | 50 |
Up Conversion Isolation (2LO to RF) | dB | 50 |
Up Conversion Isolation (3LO to RF) | dB | 40 |
Samples of MAMX-011009 are available from stock. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the MACOM website at: www.macomtech.com.
To find out more about this mixer, as well as MACOM’s extensive product portfolio, come visit us at Booth #930 at the IMS 2013 Show, June 2-7 in Seattle, Washington. For more information about the show visit: http://www.ims2013.org/
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M/A-COM Technology Solutions (www.macomtech.com) is a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions for use in radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimeter wave applications. Recognized for its broad portfolio of products, MACOM serves diverse markets, including CATV, wireless infrastructure, optical communications, aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial, medical, and mobile devices. MACOM builds on more than 60 years of experience designing and manufacturing innovative product solutions for customers worldwide.
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