MINI MCA1

Ceramic
Frequency Mixer WIDE BAND
Level 13 (LO Power +13 dBm)
MCA1-60MH+
1600 to 6000 MHz
Features
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low conversion loss, 6.2 dB typ.
wide bandwidth, 1600 to 6000 MHz
useable to 8 GHz
IF, DC to 2000 MHz
LTCC double balanced mixer
aqueous washable
low cost
low profile, 0.08"
CASE STYLE: DZ885
PRICE: $8.95 ea. QTY (10-49)
(Patent pending)
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
Applications
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PCN
defense & weather radar
WCDMA
defense communications
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.
MCA1-60MH+
LO/RF
fL- fU
IF
1600-4400
4400-6000
DC-2000
DC-2000
CONVERSION LOSS
(dB)
_
x
σ
Max.
6.9
6.0
0.1
0.1
8.5*
8.5*
LO-RF ISOLATION
(dB)
LO-IF ISOLATION
(dB)
Typ. Min.
Typ. Min.
32
22
25
18
17
15
—
—
IP3@
center
band
Typ.
(dBm)
E
FACTOR
15
15
0.2
0.2
1dB Compr.: +9 dBm typ.
E= [IP3(dBm)-LO Power(dBm)]/10
• Conversion loss at 30 MHz IF, increases with IF frequency. See Graphs
Pin Connections
Maximum Ratings
LO
10
Operating Temperature
-55°C to 100°C
RF
5
Storage Temperature
-55°C to 100°C
IF
3
RF Power
200mW
1,2,4,6,7,8,9
IF Current
40mA
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
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MCA1-60MH+
Typical Performance Data at 25°C
Frequency
RF
MHz
LO
MHz
1600.00
1800.00
2000.00
2400.00
2600.00
2800.00
3000.00
3200.00
3400.00
3600.00
3800.00
4000.00
4400.00
4600.00
4800.00
5000.00
5200.00
5600.00
5800.00
6000.00
1630.00
1830.00
2030.00
2430.00
2630.00
2830.00
3030.00
3230.00
3430.00
3630.00
3830.00
4030.00
4430.00
4630.00
4830.00
5030.00
5230.00
5630.00
5830.00
6030.00
Conversion Loss
(dB)
LO
+13 dBm
Isolation L-R
(dB)
Isolation L-I
(dB)
VSWR LO port
(:1)
VSWR RF port
(:1)
LO
+13 dBm
LO
+13 dBm
LO
+13 dBm
LO
+13 dBm
5.80
5.69
5.71
5.71
5.66
6.40
7.00
6.83
6.42
6.01
6.01
6.35
6.15
5.89
6.68
5.94
5.87
6.30
6.24
7.10
34.40
40.40
34.08
29.81
31.17
33.79
32.33
31.52
31.43
31.58
32.37
32.97
30.70
28.56
28.20
25.23
23.87
24.95
24.65
23.11
18.22
20.40
20.59
17.48
17.47
17.35
17.15
17.08
16.73
15.66
16.98
18.41
18.49
18.16
18.36
18.75
19.82
15.42
13.88
12.81
4.29
3.06
2.20
1.48
1.68
2.07
2.75
3.90
4.56
4.51
6.19
4.62
4.58
4.46
2.50
1.19
1.58
3.97
6.41
13.10
2.36
2.50
2.85
2.56
2.51
3.54
4.90
3.71
3.42
3.10
2.53
2.23
2.54
2.31
2.52
2.46
2.58
2.72
3.33
4.37
Performance Charts
MCA1-60MH
at IF Freq of 30 MHz CONVERSION LOSS
MCA1-60MH
ISOLATION L-R
10.0
60
LO=+10 dBm
LO=+13 dBm
LO=+16 dBm
50
ISOLATION (dB)
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
9.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
40
30
20
10
5.0
LO=+10 dBm
4.0
1500
2000
2500
3000 3500 4000 4500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
5000
5500
0
1500
6000
2000
2500
LO=+13 dBm
LO=+16 dBm
3000 3500 4000 4500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
5000
5500
6000
MCA1-60MH
IP3
MCA1-60MH
LO VSWR
25
16.0
LO=+10 dBm
14.0
IP3 (dBm)
20
=+10 dBm
VSWR
10
0
3000
3150
3300
3450
4200
4350
4500
10.0
8.0
9.0
7.0
8.0
6.0
VSWR
VSWR
5.0
4.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
LO=+10 dBm
0.0
1500
50
2500
LO POWER =13(dBm)
LO=+13 dBm
LO=+16 dBm
3500
4500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0.0
1500
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
6.0
3600 3750 3900 4050
FREQUENCY (MHz)
2.0
MCA1-60MH
IF VSWR
9.0
7.0
4.0
LO=+10 dBm
LO=+13 dBm
LO=+16 dBm
5
MCA1-60MH
RF VSWR
8.0
6.0
LO=+16 dBm
8.0
LO=+16 dBm
10.0
15
800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO=+10 dBm
LO=+13 dBm
0
500
1000
1500
2500
3000 3500 4000 4500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO POWER =13(dBm)
2000
30.0
LO POWER =13(dBm)
5500
6000
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
0.0
1000
-55°C
1500
2000
2500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MCA1-60MH
ISOLATION L-R
5000
MCA1-60MH
CONVERSION LOSS
1.0
LO=+16 dBm
0.0
5500
2000
3000
3500
4000
4500
25°C
5000
100°C
5500
6000
6500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MCA1-60MH
ISOLATION L-I
45
25.0
ISOLATION L-I (dB)
40
ISOLATION L-R (dB)
600
LO=+13 dBm
LO=+13 dBm
12.0
35
30
25
20
15
20.0
15.0
10.0
10
5.0
-55°C
5
0
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
25°C
5000
5500
100°C
6000
-55°C
0.0
1000
6500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
25°C
5000
5500
100°C
6000
6500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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