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1

Triple-Balanced Mixer

Rev. V2

M50A / M50AC

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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

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Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Features

• LO 2 TO 26 GHz

• RF 2 TO 18 GHz

• IF 1 TO 12 GHz

• LO DRIVE: +10 dBm (NOMINAL)

• HIGH COMPRESSION POINT

Description

The M50A

is a triple balanced mixer, designed for use in military,

commercial and test equipment applications.

The design utilizes

Schottky ring quad diodes and broadband soft dielectric baluns to

attain excellent performance. The use of high temperature solder and

welded assembly processes used internally makes it ideal for use in

manual,

semi-automated

assembly.

Environmental

screening

available to MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-202 or MIL-DTL-28837, consult

factory.

Ordering Information

Part Number

Package

M50A

Minpac

M50AC

SMA Connectorized

Parameter

Test Conditions

Units

Typical

Guaranteed

+25ºC

-54º to +85ºC *

SSB Conversion Loss

(max) & SSB Noise

Figure (max)

fR = 2.5 to 18 GHz, fL =2 to 18 GHz, fI =1 to 10 GHz

fR = 2 to 18 GHz, fL =2 to 26 GHz, fI =1 to 12 GHz

dB

dB

7.5

8.0

9.5

10.5

10.0

11.0

Isolation, L to R (min)

fL = 2 to 3 GHz

fL = 3 to 26 GHz

dB

dB

22

30

15

20

Isolation, L to I (min)

fL = 7 to 26 GHz

fL = 2 to 7 GHz

dB

dB

30

22

20

15

1 dB Conversion Comp.

fL @ +10 dBm

dBm

+5

Input IP3

fR1 =5 GHz @ -6 dBm, fR2 =5.01 GHz @ -6 dBm,

fL=8 GHz @ 10 dBm

fR1= 15 GHz @ -6 dBm, fR2 = 15.01 GHz @ -6 dBm,

fL = 25 GHz @ 10 dBm

dBm

dBm

+15

+12

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* The M50AC specification limits apply at 0ºC to +50ºC.