MMIC SURFACE MOUNT WIDEBAND
Double Balanced Mixer
MDB-24H+
Level 15 (LO Power 15dBm) 5-21.5 GHz
THE BIG DEAL
y High L-I Isolation, 44 dB typ
y Usable as Up & Down Converter
y Small Size 4 x 4 x 1 mm
y Wide bandwidth 5 to 21.5 GHz
y Aqueous washable
y Footprint Compatible with Hittite HMC144LC4a,b
CASE STYLE: DG1847
Generic photo used for illustration purposes only
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
APPLICATIONS
y Satellite up and down converters
y Defense radar & communication
y VSAT
y Line of sight links
y Federal fixed service
y WiFi
y ISM
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
MDB-24H+ is an advanced wideband frequency mixer fabricated using InGaP HBT technology with inte-grated LO and RF
Baluns. It has repeatable performance making it suitable for volume production. It is packaged in tiny 4 mm x 4 mm x 1 mm
MCLP™ Package having Tin Silver Nickel finish passing tin whisker test.
KEY FEATURES
Feature
Advantages
Double Balanced
Results in excellent LO-RF (21-35 dB typical) & LO-IF (28-44 dB typical) Isolations mini-mizing need for external filtering
Wide Bandwidth, 5 to 21.5 GHz
Useful in wideband systems or in in several narrowband systems. Reducing inventory
Wide IF Bandwidth DC-5 GHz
Usable in first and second down converter applications. IF as low as DC enables use in phase detector applications.
4 mm x 4 mm, 24 lead MCLP Package
Low Inductance, repeatable transitions, excellent thermal contact to PCB
Notes:
A. Suitability for model replacement within a particular system must be determined by and is solely the responsibility of the customer based on, among other things, electrical performance criteria, stimulus conditions, application, compatibility with other components and environmental conditions and stresses.
B. The Hittite HMC144LC4 part number is used for identification and comparison purposes only.
REV. A
ECO-009182
ED1501211
MDB-24H+
MCL NY
210811
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS1 AT 25°C, UNLESS NOTED
Condition
(GHz)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
RF Frequency Range
-
5
-
21.5
GHz
LO Frequency Range
-
5
-
21.5
GHz
IF Frequency Range
-
DC
-
5
LO Power
-
Parameter
GHz
dBm
5
-
6.9
10
-
9.0
-
15
-
7.9
8.9
20
-
9.4
-
21.5
-
10.3
11.7
5
-
28
-
10
-
33
-
15
29
35
-
20
-
21
-
21.5
-
25
-
5
-
28
-
10
-
36
-
15
35
44
-
20
-
36
-
21.5
-
39
-
5
-
10
-
10
-
15
-
15
-
22
-
20
-
22
-
21.5
-
21
-
5-21.5
-
10
-
5
-
14
-
10
-
21
-
15
-
23
-
20
-
24
-
21.5
-
23
-
5
-
6.9
-
dB
-
105
-
°C/W
Conversion Loss (at IF=30 MHz)
LO-RF Isolation
LO-IF Isolation
RF-IF Isolation
Input at 1dB Compression
+15
Input IP3
Noise Figure
Thermal Resistance (junction-to-ground lead)
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
1. Measured on Mini-Circuits Characterization test board TB-851+. See Characterization Test Circuit Figure 1
MAXIMUM RATINGS2
Parameter
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Ratings
-40°C to 85°C
-65°C to 150°C
RF Power
21 dBm
LO Power
21 dBm
IF Current
30 mA
2. Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Electrical maximum ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.
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SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC AND BONDING PAD DESCRIPTION
MDB-24H+
PAD CONNECTIONS
Function
Pad Number
Description
RF-IN
3
RF input
LO-IN
16
LO input
IF-OUT
9
IF input
GND
2,4,8,15,17, Paddle
Connect to Ground
NC
1, 5-7, 10-14, 18-24
No connection, not used
CHARACTERIZATION TEST CIRCUITS
Figure 1A.
Block Diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization of Conversion
Loss, Isolations (LO-RF, LO-IF, RF-IF) and Return Loss (LO, RF, IF)
Figure 1B.
Block Diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization of Input IP3
Figure 1. Block Diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization. (DUT
soldered on Mini-Circuits Characterization test board TB-851+).
Conversion Loss, Isolations; L-R, L-I & R-I are measured using R&S ZVA
24 microwave network analyzer.
Input IP3 is measured Agilent MXA N9020A spectrum Analyzer and
PSG E8257D Signal Generators.
NF is measured using Agilent’s N8974A NF Analyzer
Conditions (Down Converter):
1. Conversion Loss, Isolations (L-R, L-I & R-I): RF= 0 dBm, LO=+15 dBm,
IF=30 MHz
2. Output IP3 (OIP3): Two tones, spaced 1 MHz apart, 0 dBm/tone at
output.
3. Noise Figure: LO=+15 dBm
Figure 1C.
Block Diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization of Noise Figure
PRODUCT MARKING
index
MCL
MDB24
APPLICATION CIRCUIT
black body
model family designation
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ADDITIONAL DETAILED TECHNICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON OUR DASH BOARD. TO ACCESS C LIC K HERE
Data Table
Performance Data
Swept Graphs
S-Parameter (S1P Files) Data Set (.zip file)
Case Style
DG1847 Plastic package, exposed paddle, lead finish: matte-tin
Tape & Reel
Standard quantities available on reel
F68
7” reels with 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1K devices
13” Reels with 2K, 3K, 4K devices
Suggested Layout for PCB Design
PL-475
Evaluation Board
TB-851-24H+
Environmental Ratings
ENV08T1
ESD RATING
Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1A (250 to
