Ceramic Frequency Mixer WIDE BAND Level 7 (LO Power +7 dBm) MCA1-12G+ 3800 to 12000 MHz Features • • • • • • • wide bandwidth, 3800 to 12000 MHz low conversion loss, 6.2 dB typ. high L-R isolation, 32 dB typ. IF, DC to 1800 MHz LTCC double balanced mixer low cost low profile, 0.08" CASE STYLE: DZ885 PRICE: $10.95 ea. QTY (10-49) (Patent pending) + RoHS compliant in accordance with EU Directive (2002/95/EC) Applications • • • • • satellite up and down converters line of sight links defense radar defense communication federal fixed service The +suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS Compliance. There has been no change to the model's material, form, fit, or function. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications. Mixer Electrical Specifications (TAMB=-55°C to 100°C) FREQUENCY (MHz) MODEL NO. MCA1-12G+ LO/RF fL- fU IF 3800-12000 3800-6500 6500-9500 9500-12000 DC-1800 DC-1800 DC-1800 DC-1800 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) _ x σ Max. 5.4 6.2 6.0 0.2 0.1 0.2 8.3* 8.0* 8.5* LO-RF ISOLATION (dB) LO-IF ISOLATION (dB) Typ. Min. Typ. Min. 32 38 26 18 25 18 13 40 21 8 23 17 IP3@ center band Typ. (dBm) E FACTOR 11 8 10 0.4 0.1 0.3 1dB Compr.: +1 dBm typ. E= [IP3(dBm)-LO Power(dBm)]/10 • Conversion loss at 30 MHz IF, increases with IF frequency Pin Connections Maximum Ratings LO 10 Operating Temperature -55°C to 100°C RF 5 Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C 3 RF Power 50mW 1,2,4,6,7,8,9 IF Current 40mA IF GROUND Outline Drawing Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-144 Suggested PCB Layout (PL-045) Outline Dimensions ( inch mm ) A .3 0 7.62 B .250 6.35 C .085 2 .16 D .274 6.96 E .050 1.27 H .057 1.45 J .004 0.10 K .085 2 .16 L .296 7.52 M .030 0.76 F .05 0 1.2 7 G .012 0.30 wt g ra m s 0.25 ® Mini-Circuits INTERNET http://www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661 Distribution Centers NORTH AMERICA 800-654-7949 • 417-335-5935 • Fax 417-335-5945 • EUROPE 44-1252-832600 • Fax 44-1252-837010 Mini-Circuits ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified REV. B M98898 ED-11119/1 MCA1-12G+ DJ/RS/CP 050914 page 1 of 2 MCA1-12G+ Typical Performance Data at 25°C Frequency Conversion Loss (dB) LO +7 dBm Isolation L-R (dB) Isolation L-I (dB) VSWR LO port (:1) VSWR RF port (:1) LO +7 dBm LO +7 dBm LO +7 dBm LO +7 dBm RF MHz LO MHz 3800.10 4200.10 4600.10 5000.10 5400.10 3770.10 4170.10 4570.10 4970.10 5370.10 5.64 5.12 4.96 5.78 6.23 30.15 31.14 29.60 29.71 22.64 10.49 11.80 13.89 13.15 12.43 2.93 2.57 3.07 2.22 2.95 1.81 1.81 1.48 2.07 1.64 5800.10 6200.10 6600.10 7000.10 7400.10 5770.10 6170.10 6570.10 6970.10 7370.10 6.67 5.79 5.57 5.93 5.64 24.41 30.53 41.04 47.90 40.88 17.17 25.46 32.74 35.58 37.64 2.67 3.58 3.45 3.15 2.52 1.80 1.68 1.59 2.35 1.85 7800.10 8200.10 8600.10 9000.10 9400.10 7770.10 8170.10 8570.10 8970.10 9370.10 6.28 5.81 5.63 5.80 6.02 37.93 39.67 35.96 36.27 31.32 40.88 46.44 45.14 36.70 29.66 2.59 2.51 2.04 2.07 2.06 1.92 1.84 2.02 2.22 2.34 9800.10 10200.10 10800.10 11200.10 12000.10 9770.10 10170.10 10770.10 11170.10 11970.10 6.47 6.21 5.46 6.12 7.23 29.70 29.25 25.88 24.47 21.86 24.93 25.01 30.01 27.61 27.34 3.15 2.68 2.08 1.93 1.43 2.16 1.90 1.65 1.97 1.73 Performance Charts MCA1-12G CONVERSION LOSS MCA1-12G ISOLATION L-R 60 9.0 50 MCA1-12G ISOLATION L-I 50 40 8.0 7.0 6.0 40 ISOLATION (dB) ISOLATION (dB) CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 10.0 30 20 LO=+4 dBm 4.0 3500 4500 5500 LO=+7 dBm 6500 7500 8500 9500 FREQUENCY (MHz) LO=+4 dBm LO=+10 dBm 0 3500 10500 11500 12500 20 10 10 5.0 30 4500 5500 MCA1-12G VARIABLE IF LO=+7 dBm 6500 7500 8500 9500 FREQUENCY (MHz) LO=+4 dBm LO=+10 dBm 0 3500 10500 11500 12500 4500 5500 6500 7500 8500 9500 FREQUENCY (MHz) MCA1-12G IP3 LO=+10 dBm 10500 11500 12500 MCA1-12G LO VSWR 20 10.0 LO=+7 dBm 5.0 16 4.0 14 6.0 4.0 12 VSWR IP3 (dBm) CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 18 8.0 10 8 3.0 2.0 6 2.0 4 LO=+4 dBm LO=+7 dBm 2 1400 0 3500 0.0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 FREQUENCY (MHz) 1.0 LO=+10 dBm 1600 1800 LO=+4 dBm 4500 5500 MCA1-12G RF VSWR LO=+7 dBm 6500 7500 8500 9500 FREQUENCY (MHz) LO=+4 dBm LO=+10 dBm 10500 11500 12500 0.0 3500 4500 5500 LO=+7 dBm 6500 7500 8500 9500 FREQUENCY (MHz) LO=+10 dBm 10500 11500 12500 MCA1-12G IF VSWR 3.0 5.0 2.5 4.0 VSWR VSWR 2.0 3.0 2.0 1.5 1.0 1.0 0.5 LO=+4 dBm 0.0 3500 LO=+7 dBm LO=+10 dBm LO=+4 dBm LO=+7 dBm LO=+10 dBm 0.0 4500 5500 6500 7500 8500 9500 FREQUENCY (MHz) 10500 11500 12500 0 ® Mini-Circuits 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 FREQUENCY (MHz) 1400 1600 1800 INTERNET http://www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661 Distribution Centers NORTH AMERICA 800-654-7949 • 417-335-5935 • Fax 417-335-5945 • EUROPE 44-1252-832600 • Fax 44-1252-837010 Mini-Circuits ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified page 2 of 2