Frequency Mixer

Surface Mount
MBA-15L+
MBA-15L
Frequency Mixer
Level 4 (LO Power +4 dBm) 1200 to 2400 MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature Features
-40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
RF Power 50mW
IF Current
40mA
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Pin Connections
LO
10
RF
5
IF
3
GROUND
1,2,4,6,7,8,9
Outline Drawing
• excellent temperature stability
• excellent performance repeatability
• leads with strain relief
• very low cost
• ultra low height, 0.07”
• aqueous washable
• protected by US Patent 5,534,830
CASE STYLE: SM2
PRICE: $6.95 ea. QTY (10-49)
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
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Applications
• wireless local loop
• PCN/PCS/wideband CDMA
• WLAN
• satellite communication
• ISM band
• PCMCIA
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
LO/RF
Electrical Specifications
CONVERSION LOSS
(dB)
LO-RF ISOLATION
(dB)
LO-IF ISOLATION
(dB)
IF
fL-fU
1200-2400
DC-600
IP3
at center
band
(dBm)
—
X
σ
Max.
Typ.
Min.
Typ.
Min.
Typ.
6.5
0.1
8.5
27
15
20
10
10
1 dB COMP.: 0 dBm typ.
Typical Performance Data
Frequency
(MHz)
PCB Land Pattern
RF
Suggested Layout,
Tolerance to be within ±.002
Outline Dimensions ( inch
mm )
A
.250
6.35
J
.030
0.76
B
.300
7.62
K
.080
2.03
C
.095
2.41
L
.300
7.62
D
.290
7.37
M
.100
2.54
E
.050
1.27
N
.020
0.51
F
.015
0.38
P
.015
0.38
G
.050
1.27
Q
.070
1.78
H
.060
1.52
R
wt
.014 grams
0.36
0.3
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-99
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-066)
LO
Conversion
Loss
(dB)
Isolation
L-R
(dB)
Isolation
L-I
(dB)
VSWR
RF Port
(:1)
VSWR
LO Port
(:1)
LO
+4dBm
LO
+4dBm
LO
+4dBm
LO
+4dBm
LO
+4dBm
1200.00
1250.00
1300.00
1350.00
1400.00
1230.00
1280.00
1330.00
1380.00
1430.00
7.05
7.08
6.41
6.42
6.02
30.80
30.00
30.10
29.80
29.60
13.30
14.10
14.90
16.10
16.80
3.79
3.21
3.06
2.72
2.49
3.71
3.57
3.50
3.01
2.76
1450.00
1500.00
1600.00
1700.00
1800.00
1480.00
1530.00
1630.00
1730.00
1830.00
6.12
5.89
5.74
5.56
5.69
29.00
27.90
27.00
27.50
27.00
17.50
18.70
20.20
21.70
22.00
2.37
2.25
1.94
1.73
1.52
2.55
2.37
1.99
1.66
1.46
1900.00
2000.00
2100.00
2150.00
2200.00
1930.00
2030.00
2130.00
2180.00
2230.00
5.64
5.79
5.78
5.82
6.01
27.00
27.10
26.50
25.70
25.60
21.70
21.00
19.90
19.30
19.10
1.35
1.29
1.26
1.26
1.32
1.25
1.11
1.03
1.02
1.02
2250.00
2300.00
2350.00
2400.00
2500.00
2280.00
2330.00
2380.00
2430.00
2530.00
6.13
6.43
6.88
7.16
6.70
25.20
25.30
25.00
24.60
24.10
18.40
17.60
17.00
16.30
14.90
1.44
1.64
1.80
1.87
1.94
1.02
1.02
1.06
1.09
1.21
Electrical Schematic
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and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
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MBA-15L+
MBA-15L
Performance Charts
MBA-15L
CONVERSION LOSS
MBA-15L
L-R ISOLATION
50
LO=+1dBm
LO=+4dBm
LO=+7dBm
45
ISOLATION (dB)
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
1200
LO=+1dBm
LO=+4dBm
35
30
25
1400
1600 1800 2000 2200
FREQUENCY (MHz)
2400
20
1200
2600
1400
1600 1800 2000 2200
FREQUENCY (MHz)
2600
5.0
LO=+1dBm
LO=+4dBm
LO=+7dBm
4.5
4.0
20
VSWR
ISOLATION (dB)
2400
MBA-15L
RF VSWR
25
15
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
LO=+1dBm
10
1200
LO=+7dBm
40
MBA-15L
L-I ISOLATION
1400
1600
LO=+4dBm
1800
2000
1.5
LO=+7dBm
2200
2400
2600
1.0
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MBA-15L
LO VSWR
7.0
LO=+1dBm
LO=+4dBm
LO=+7dBm
6.0
5.0
VSWR
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
10.0
at IF Freq of 30 MHz
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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