MA4EX2401 GaAs MMIC Double Balanced 24 GHz Mixer Features n n n n n n V 1.00 Chip Layout Useable Bandwidth of Operation : 20 - 26 GHz +20 dbm Typical Input IP3 8 dB Typical Conversion Loss at 24 GHz +13 to +17 dBm LO Drive IF Bandwidth : 500 MHz - 6000 MHz GaAs Schottky Diodes for Excellent Repeatability Description M/A-COM’s MA4EX2401 is a Passive GaAs MMIC Schottky Diode Double Balanced Mixer designed for 24 GHz Operation. The GaAs Quad Schottky diodes are fabricated on OMCVD epitaxial wafers using a process designed for repeatable electrical characteristics and extremely low parasitics. These Diodes are fully passivated with Silicon Nitride and have an additional layer of Polyamide for scratch protection. This protective coating prevents damage to the junction during automated, or manual handling; which makes them suitable for pick and place insertion. Applications These mixers are well suited for high volume Automotive Radar applications where small size and exceptional performance are required. Typical applications include frequency conversion (Up/Down Converters). Absolute Maximum Ratings1 Parameter Maximum Ratings Operating Temperature -65 °C to +125 °C Storage Temperature -65 °C to +150 °C Incident LO Power +17 dBm Incident RF Power +17 dBm 1. Exceeding these limits may cause permanent damage. 1 GaAs MMIC Double Balanced 24 GHz Mixer MA4EX2401 V 1.00 Electrical Specifications: @ + 25 °C Parameter Conversion Loss Frequency Range 20-26 GHz Test Conditions LO Drive = +13 dBm Units Min. Typ. Max. dB 8.0 9.0 dB 30.0 dB 25.0 dB 9.0 dBm 18.0 dBm 10.5 IF = 500 MHz - 6000 MHz L - R Isolation 20-26 GHz LO Drive = +13 dBm IF = 500 MHz - 6000 MHz L - I Isolation 20-26 GHz LO Drive = +13 dBm IF = 500 MHz - 6000 MHz R - I Isolation 20-26 GHz LO Drive = +13 dBm IF = 500 MHz - 6000 MHz Input IP3 20-26 GHz LO Drive = +13 dBm IF = 500 MHz - 6000 MHz Input 1 dB Compression 20-26 GHz LO Drive = +13 dBm IF = 500 MHz - 6000 MHz 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 3 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020 GaAs MMIC Double Balanced 24 GHz Mixer MA4EX2401 V 1.00 Typical Performance Curves (LO Drive = +13 dBm, RF = -10 dBm) Conversion Loss Conversion Loss @ Different IF Frequencies Conversion Loss (dB) -6.0 -7.0 -8.0 -9.0 -10.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 LO Frequency (GHz) 500MHz 1GHz 4GHz 6GHz Input IP3 Input IP3 30.0 dBm 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 Frequency ( GHz ) "@1GHz" @4GHz @6GHz Isolation Isolation (dB) 0 -5 Isolation (dB) -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 Frequency (GHz) RF-IF RF-LO LO-IF 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 3 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020 GaAs MMIC Double Balanced 24 GHz Mixer MA4EX2401 V 1.00 MA4EX2401 Outline Dimensions Millimeters Inches Dim A Min. 0.038 Max. 0.042 Min. 0.98 Max. 1.08 B 0.022 0.026 0.57 0.67 C 0.033 0.034 0.860 0.870 D 0.018 0.018 0.461 0.471 E 0.016 0.017 0.427 0.437 Thickness .004 mils 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 4 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020