MICROLITHIC™ DOUBLE-BALANCED MIXER
ML1-1040
The ML1-1040 is a Microlithic™ double balanced mixer. As with all
Microlithic™ mixers (patent pending), it features excellent conversion loss,
isolations, and spurious performance across a broad bandwidth and in a
miniaturized form factor. Accurate, nonlinear software models are available
for Microwave Office through the Marki Microwave PDK. The ML1-1040 is
available as a wire bondable chip or in a connectorized package. The ML11040 is an excellent alternative to Marki Microwave M9 mixers packaged in
drop-in carriers such as the ES carrier.
Features
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Compact Chip Style Package (0.152” x 0.090” x 0.010”)
CAD Optimized for Superior Isolation and Spurious Response
Broadband Performance
Excellent Unit-to-Unit Repeatability
Fully nonlinear software models available with Marki PDK for Microwave Office
RoHS Compliant
Electrical Specifications - Specifications guaranteed from -55 to +100C, measured in a 50Ω system.
Parameter
LO
RF
IF
(GHz)
(GHz)
(GHz)
Conversion Loss (dB)
Min
Max
Diode Option
LO drive level (dBm)
DC-14
14-16
Isolation (dB)
LO-RF
LO-IF
RF-IF
Typ
8
11
13.5
16.5
43
20
20
10-40
Input 1 dB Compression (dBm)
+3
+9
L (+10 to +13)
I (+15 to +19)
Input Two-Tone Third Order
Intercept Point (dBm)
+15
L (+10 to +13)
+21
I (+15 to +19)
Part Number Options
Please specify diode level and package style by adding to model number.
Package Styles
Connectorized
Chip
2, 3
1
(RoHS)
Examples
S
CH-2
ML1-1040LCH-2, ML1-1040LS
ML1-1040
(Model)
L
(Diode
Option)
CH-2
(Package)
1
Connectorized package consists of chip package wire bonded to a substrate, equivalent to an evaluation board.
Chip package connects to external circuit through wire bondable gold pads.
3
Note: For port locations and I/O designations, refer to the drawing on page 4 of this document.
2
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LO/RF 10 to 40 GHz
IF DC to 16 GHz
Typical Performance
Conversion Loss (dB)
L and I Diode Options
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
IF Response (dB)
High Side LO
0
L
I
L Diode
I diode
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
40
2
4
6
-2
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70
-4
2
12
LO-RF Isolation (dB)
L diode
I diode
0
10
RF Frequency (GHz)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IF Response (dB)
Low Side LO
0
8
14
16
18
20
0
5
10
15
IF Frequency (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
30
35
40
LO Frequency (GHz)
LO-IF Isolation (dB)
RF-IF Isolation (dB)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0
5
10
LO Frequency (GHz)
15
20
25
RF Frequency (GHz)
RF Return Loss (dB)
L and I Diode Options
LO Return Loss (dB)
0
0
-2
-4
-4
-8
-6
-12
-8
-10
-16
-12
-20
L
I
-14
0
5
10
15
20
25
LO Frequency (GHz)
30
35
40
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
RF Frequency (GHz)
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LO/RF 10 to 40 GHz
IF DC to 16 GHz
Typical Performance
IF Return Loss (dB)
Input IP3 (dBm)
30
0
25
-5
20
-10
15
-15
10
-20
5
L-Diode
I-Diode
0
L Diode
I diode
-25
-5
-30
-10
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
10
13
16
19
IF Frequency (GHz)
15
20
25
30
RF Frequency (GHz)
35
40
Even Harmonic IF Isolation (dB)
IF = 0 dBm
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
4
8
12
16
20
24
31
34
37
40
28
32
Output Frequency at RF Port(GHz)
36
n=2
n=3
n=4
n=5
10
15
40
20
25
30
RF Frequency (GHz)
35
40
Odd Harmonic IF Isolation (dB)
IF = 0 dBm
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
2xIF (L)
4xIF (L)
2xIF (I)
4xIF (I)
0
28
n LO x n IF Downconversion Spurs (dBc)
IF = 91 MHz, RF = 0 dBm, L Diode
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
n=2
n=3
n=4
n=5
10
25
RF Frequency (GHz)
LO x n IF Upconversion Spurs (dBc)
IF = 91 MHz, 0 dBm, L Diode
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
-100
22
3xIF (L)
5xIF (L)
3xIF (I)
5xIF (I)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Output Frequency at RF Port(GHz)
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LO/RF 10 to 40 GHz
IF DC to 16 GHz
PROJECTION
.152
INCH
[MM]
[3.86]
.042
[1.07]
Ground pad,
6 PL
L
I
.090
[2.29]
.045
[1.14]
R
.110
[2.79]
.005 sq. minimum
bonding pad, 3 PL
.005 [.13]
min clearance
.010
[.25]
.086
[2.18]
.148
[3.76]
Outline Drawing – CH-2 package
*CH Substrate material is .010 thick Ceramic.
I/O traces and ground plane finish is 2.5 microns Au over .05 microns WTi.
Wire Bonding - Ball or wedge bond with 0.025 mm (1 mil) diameter pure gold wire. Thermosonic wirebonding with a nominal stage
temperature of 150 °C and a ball bonding force of 40 to 50 grams or wedge bonding force of 18 to 22 grams is recommended. Use the
minimum level of ultrasonic energy to achieve reliable wirebonds. Wirebonds should be started on the chip and terminated on the package or
substrate. All bonds should be as short as possible <0.31 mm (12 mils).
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PROJECTION
.560
INCH
[MM]
[14.22]
.042
[1.07]
.240
[6.10]
.160
.38
[9.6]
[4.06]
Typ
.260
.520 .436
[6.60]
[13.21] [11.07]
microwave
L
ML11040L R
D/C
I
Port
LO
RF
IF
.06 [1.5] Rad
4 PL
Connector Type
2.92 mm Female
2.92 mm Female
SMA Female
Note: S-Package Connectors
are not removeable.
Ø.067 Thru, 4 PL
.280
[1.70]
[7.11]
.39
.20
[9.9]
[5.0]
Outline Drawing – S package
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LO/RF 10 to 40 GHz
IF DC to 16 GHz
Downconversion Spurious Suppression
Spurious data is taken by selecting RF and LO frequencies (+mLO+nRF) within the 10 to 40 GHz RF/LO bands, which
create a 100 MHz IF spurious output. The mixer is swept across the full spurious band and the mean is calculated. The
numbers shown in the table below are for a -10 dBm RF input. Spurious suppression is scaled for different RF power
levels by (n-1), where “n” is the RF spur order. For example, the 2RFx2LO spur is 58 dBc for a -10 dBm input, so a -20
dBm RF input creates a spur that is (2-1) x (-10 dB) dB lower, or 68 dBc.
Typical Downconversion Spurious Suppression (dBc): I diode (L diode)
5
-10 dBm RF Input
1xLO
2xLO
3xLO
4xLO
5xLO
1xRF
Reference
29(23)
16(16)
27(23)
30(30)
2xRF
44(61)
58(61)
47(59)
55(56)
48(57)
3xRF
76(61)
84(78)
72(72)
82(82)
74(74)
4xRF
114(110)
98(105)
94(106)
102(106)
94(106)
5xRF
123(122)
120(112)
120(119)
118(118)
115(118)
Upconversion Spurious Suppression
Spurious data is taken by mixing a 100 MHz IF with LO frequencies (+mLO+nIF), which creates an RF within the 10 to 40
GHz RF band. The mixer is swept across the full spurious output band and the mean is calculated. The numbers shown
in the table below are for a -10 dBm IF input. Spurious suppression is scaled for different IF input power levels by (n-1),
where “n” is the IF spur order. For example, the 2IFx1LO spur is typically 53 dBc for a -10 dBm input, so a -20 dBm IF
input creates a spur that is (2-1) x (-10 dB) dB lower, or 63 dBc.
Typical Upconversion Spurious Suppression (dBc): I diode (L diode)
5
-10 dBm IF Input
1xLO
2xLO
3xLO
4xLO
5xLO
1xIF
Reference
20(23)
15(14)
34(35)
37(37)
2xIF
53(53)
47(48)
50(49)
51(45)
56(58)
3xIF
57(61)
65(61)
61(55)
63(59)
69(72)
4xIF
94(95)
90(88)
92(78)
78(75)
81(80)
5xIF
105(107)
107(98)
99(84)
95(91)
92(93)
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LO/RF 10 to 40 GHz
IF DC to 16 GHz
Port
Description
DC Interface Schematic
LO
The LO port is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from
10 GHz to 40 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.
LO
RF
The RF port is DC short to ground and AC matched to 50 Ohms from
10 GHz to 40 GHz. Blocking capacitor is optional.
RF
IF
The IF port is DC coupled to the diodes. Blocking capacitor is optional.
IF
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Maximum Rating
RF DC Current
1 Amp
LO DC Current
1 Amp
IF DC Current
50 mA
RF Power Handling (RF+LO)
+25 dBm at +25°C, derated
linearly to +20 dBm at +100°C
Operating Temperature
-55ºC to +100ºC
Storage Temperature
-65ºC to +125ºC
DATA SHEET NOTES:
1. Mixer Conversion Loss Plot IF frequency is 100 MHz.
2. Mixer Noise Figure typically measures within 0.5 dB of conversion loss for IF frequencies greater than 5 MHz.
3. Conversion Loss typically degrades less than 0.5 dB for LO drives 2 dB below the lowest and 3 dB above highest nominal LO drive levels.
4. Conversion Loss typically degrades less than 0.5 dB at +100°C and improves less than 0.5 dB at -55°C.
5. Unless otherwise specified L diode data taken with 13 dBm LO drive, I diode data taken with 17 dBm LO drive.
6. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Marki Microwave for the most recent specifications and data sheets.
7. Catalog mixer circuits are continually improved. Configuration control requires custom mixer model numbers and specifications.
Marki Microwave reserves the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Marki Microwave makes no
warranty, representation, or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does Marki Microwave assume any
liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product.
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