MINI MCA1-85

Ceramic
Frequency Mixer WIDE BAND
Level 7 (LO Power +7 dBm)
MCA1-85+
2800 to 8500 MHz
Features
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wide bandwidth, 2800 to 8500 MHz
low conversion loss, 5.6 dB typ.
high L-R isolation, 35 dB typ.
IF, DC to 1250 MHz
LTCC double balanced mixer
low cost
low profile, 0.08"
CASE STYLE: DZ885
PRICE: $8.95 ea. QTY (10-49)
(Patent pending)
Applications
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+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
satellite up and down converters
line of sight links
defense radar
defense communication
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.
MCA1-85+
LO/RF
fL- fU
IF
2800-8500
2800-5000
5000-8500
DC-1250
DC-1250
DC-1250
CONVERSION LOSS
(dB)
_
x
σ
Max.
5.5
5.7
0.2
0.2
8.1*
8.2*
LO-RF ISOLATION
(dB)
LO-IF ISOLATION
(dB)
Typ. Min.
Typ. Min.
40
35
20
20
13
40
9
20
IP3@
center
band
Typ.
(dBm)
E
FACTOR
13
8
0.6
0.1
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
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MCA1-85+
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MCA1-85+
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
2800.10
3000.10
3500.10
4000.10
4500.10
2770.10
2970.10
3470.10
3970.10
4470.10
5.89
5.74
5.29
6.48
6.38
36.81
39.38
38.41
40.21
31.07
10.35
11.75
13.58
13.89
17.67
2.37
2.36
2.57
2.71
2.62
2.20
2.17
1.75
2.33
1.86
5000.10
5500.10
6000.10
6500.10
6700.10
4970.10
5470.10
5970.10
6470.10
6670.10
6.17
5.85
5.74
5.38
5.40
37.03
40.91
37.20
39.09
36.15
26.23
31.19
35.68
43.95
48.35
2.21
2.81
3.00
2.16
2.20
2.34
1.88
1.94
1.83
1.90
6800.10
6900.10
7000.10
7500.10
7600.10
6770.10
6870.10
6970.10
7470.10
7570.10
5.46
5.51
5.59
6.30
6.60
36.09
36.10
36.07
38.79
38.05
46.81
44.52
42.59
35.25
34.31
2.38
2.32
2.29
2.25
2.67
1.78
1.81
1.80
1.65
1.53
7700.10
7800.10
7900.10
8000.10
8500.10
7670.10
7770.10
7870.10
7970.10
8470.10
6.86
6.86
6.63
6.31
6.24
37.33
36.19
34.32
32.74
30.84
33.25
31.74
30.19
29.14
33.04
2.70
2.50
2.44
2.47
3.03
1.48
1.50
1.51
1.56
1.87
Performance Charts
MCA1-85
ISOLATION L-R
8
7
6
5
MCA1-85
ISOLATION L-I
60
60
50
50
40
ISOLATION (dB)
9
ISOLATION (dB)
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
MCA1-85
CONVERSION LOSS
at IF Freq of 30 MHz
10
30
20
10
LO=+4 dBm
4
2800
3400
4000
4600
LO=+7 dBm
5200 5800 6400 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
8200
LO=+4 dBm
0
2800 3400 4000 4600
8800
MCA1-85
C. LOSS (VARIABLE IF)
10.0
LO= +7 dBm
5200 5800 6400 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO=+4 dBm
0
2800
7600 8200 8800
3400
4000
4600
MCA1-85
IP3
8.0
LO=+7 dBm
LO=+10 dBm
5200 5800 6400 7000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
7600
8200
8800
MCA1-85
LO VSWR
6.0
20
5.0
16
14
4.0
4.0
12
VSWR
6.0
IP3 (dBm)
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
20
LO=+10 dBm
18
10
8
3.0
2.0
6
2.0
4
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
LO=+10 dBm
0
3.0
200
400
600
800
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1000
1200
0
2800
3800
LO=+7 dBm
4800
5800
6800
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MCA1-85
RF VSWR
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+10 dBm
7800
8800
LO=+7 dBm
LO=+10 dBm
0.0
2800 3400 4000 4600 5200 5800 6400 7000 7600 8200 8800
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MCA1-85
IF VSWR
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
LO=+4 dBm
0.0
2800
1.0
LO=+4 dBm
2
0.0
VSWR
30
10
LO=+10 dBm
7600
40
LO=+7 dBm
LO=+10 dBm
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
LO=+10 dBm
0.0
3400 4000 4600 5200 5800 6400 7000 7600
FREQUENCY (MHz)
8200 8800
0
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