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REFLECTIONLESS FILTERS
50Ω
DC to 21 GHz
The Big Deal
• High Stopband rejection, up to 50 dB
• Patented design terminates stopband signals
• Pass band cut-off up to 11 GHz
• Stop band up to 26 GHz
• Excellent repeatability through IPD* process
XLF
XHF
X-Series
Available in Low Pass
& High Pass designs
Product Overview
Mini-Circuits’ X-Series of reflectionless filters now includes 2- and 3-section models, giving you ultra-high
rejection in the stopband – up to 50 dB! Reflectionless filters employ a patented filter topology which
absorbs and terminates stopband signals internally rather than reflecting them back to the source. This
new capability enables unique applications for filter circuits beyond those suited to traditional approaches.
Traditional filters are reflective in the stopband, sending signals back to the source at 100% power. These
reflections interact with neighboring components and often result in intermodulation and other interferences.
By eliminating stopband reflections, reflectionless filters can readily be paired with sensitive devices and
used in applications that otherwise require circuits such as isolation amplifiers or attenuators.
Key Features
Advantages
Easy integration with sensitive reflective
components, e.g. mixers, multipliers
Reflectionless filters absorb unwanted signals falling in filter stopband, preventing
reflections back to the source. This reduces generation of additional unwanted
signals without the need for extra components like attenuators, improving system
dynamic range and saving board space.
High stopband rejection, up to 50 dB
Ideal for applications where suppression of strong spurious signals and intermodulation products is needed.
Enables stable integration of wideband
amplifiers
Because reflectionless filters maintain good impedance in the stopband; they
can be integrated with high gain, wideband amplifiers without the risk of creating
instabilities in these out of band regions.
Cascadable
Reflectionless filters can be cascaded in multiple sections to provide sharper and
higher attenuation, while also preventing any standing waves that could affect
passband signals. Low & highpass filters can be cascaded to realize bandpass
filters.
Excellent power handling in a tiny surface
mount device up to 7W in passband
High power handling extends the usability of these filters to the transmit path for
inter-stage filtering.
Small size,
3x3mm/ 4x4 mm/ 5x5mm QFN
Allows replacement of filter/attenuator pairs with a single reflectionless filter,
saving board space.
Excellent repeatability of RF performance
Through semiconductor IPD process, X-series filters are inherently repeatable for
large volume production.
Excellent stability over temperature
With ±0.3 dB variation over temperature ideal for use in wide temperature range
applications without the need for additional temperature compensation.
Operating temperature up to 105˚C
Suitable for operation close to high power components.
*IPD – Integrated Passive Device, is a GaAs semiconductor process
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document 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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Reflectionless
Low Pass Filter
50Ω
XLF-13H+
DC to 1000 MHz
Features
• Match to 50Ω in the stop band, eliminates undesired reflections
• Cascadable
• Excellent stopband rejection, 47 dB typ.
• Temperature stable, up to 105°C
• Small size, 4 x 4 mm
• Protected by US Patents 8,392,495; 9,705,467, additional patent pending
• Protected by China Patent 201080014266.1
• Protected by Taiwan Patent I581494
Generic photo used for illustration purposes only
CASE STYLE: DG1847
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Applications
• Mobile
• ISM Applications
• TV broadcasting
• UHF radar
General Description
Mini-Circuits’ XLF-13H+ three-section reflectionless filter employs a novel filter topology which absorbs and
terminates stop band signals internally rather than reflecting them back to the source. This new capability
enables unique applications for filter circuits beyond those suited to traditional approaches. Traditional
filters are reflective in the stop band, sending signals back to the source at 100% of the power level. These
reflections interact with neighboring components and often result in inter-modulation and other interferences.
Reflectionless filters eliminate stop band reflections, allowing them to be paired with sensitive devices and
used in applications that otherwise require circuits such as isolation amplifiers or attenuators.
simplified schematic and pad description
NC NC NC NC NC NC
24
NC
1
GND
2
RF-IN
3
GND
4
NC
5
NC
6
23
22
21
20
19
18 NC
17 GND
16 RF-OUT
PADDLE
(GROUND)
15 GND
14 NC
13 NC
7
8
9
10
11
12
NC NC NC NC NC NC
Function
Pad
Number
RF-IN
3
RF Input Pad
RF-OUT
16
RF Output Pad
GND
2,4,15,17 & paddle
NC (GND Externally)
1, 5-14,18-24
Description
Connected to ground
No internal connection
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document 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
Mini-Circuits
®
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REV. OR
M160077
XLF-13H+
GH/RS/CP/AM
200918
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XLF-13H+
MMIC Reflectionless Filter
Electrical Specifications1 at 25°C
Parameter
Insertion Loss
Pass Band
Frequency Cut-off
VSWR
Rejection
Stop Band
VSWR
1
F#
Frequency (MHz)
Min.
Typ.
Max.
DC - F1
DC - 1000
—
1.9
3.0
F2
1150
—
3.0
—
DC - F1
DC - 1000
—
1.3
—
F3 - F3’
1850 - 2500
13
34
—
F3’ - F4
2500 - 10000
38
47
—
F4 - F5
10000 - 19000
—
50
—
F3 - F3’
1850 - 2500
—
1.4
—
F3’ - F4
2500 - 10000
—
1.3
—
F4 - F5
10000 - 19000
—
2.1
—
4
:1
dB
:1
SPECIFICATION DEFINITION
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
Parameter
3
dB
Measured on Mini-Circuits Characterization Test Board TB-952-13H+
Absolute Maximum Ratings4
2
Unit
Ratings
Operating Temperature
-55°C to +105°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
RF Power Input, Passband (DC-F1)2
7.9W at 25°C
RF Power Input, Stopband (F2-F5)3
1.58W at 25°C
Passband rating derates linearly to 3.9W at 105°C ambient
Stopband rating derates linearly to 0.75W at 105°C ambient
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
DC
F1 F2 F3
F3’
F4
F5
FREQUENCY (MHz)
ESD rating
Human body model (HBM): Class 1B (pass 500V) in accordance with ANSI/ESD 5.1-2001
Typical Performance Data at 25°C
Frequency
(MHz)
10
100
500
1000
1150
1500
1850
2000
2500
5000
7000
9000
11000
13000
15000
17000
18000
19000
XLF-13H+
INSERTION LOSS
30
20
1.24
1.25
1.33
1.18
1.12
1.18
1.27
1.42
1.49
1.06
1.46
1.73
1.93
2.45
2.44
2.27
2.29
2.54
XLF-13H+
VSWR
3.0
50
40
VSWR
(:1)
1.5
1.5
1.9
2.6
3.0
5.0
16.5
33.4
41.3
58.8
43.0
41.6
44.4
51.2
51.8
52.5
52.8
52.6
2.5
VSWR
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
60
Insertion Loss
(dB)
2.0
1.5
10
1.0
0
Notes
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
5000
10000
15000 document
20000
A. Performance and quality attributes and 0conditions not
expressly stated
in this specification
are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained inFREQUENCY
this specification
document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable establishedFREQUENCY
test performance
criteria and measurement instructions.
(MHz)
(MHz)
C. The parts covered by this specification document 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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XLF-13H+
MMIC Reflectionless Filter
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-952-13H+
Suggested PCB Layout: PL-519
Outline Drawing
PCB Land Pattern
Suggested Layout,
Tolerance to be within ±.002
Outline Dimensions ( inch
mm )
A
.157
4.0
B
.157
4.0
C
.039
1.0
D
.008
0.20
E
.104
2.64
F
.104
2.64
G
.009
0.23
K
.020
0.50
L
.166
4.22
M
.166
4.22
N
.102
2.59
P
.012
0.30
Q
.020
0.51
R
.102
2.59
H
---
J
.016
0.41
wt
grams
0.04
Tape & Reel Packaging, F68
Product Marking
MCL
L13H
black body
Tape
Width, mm
model family designation
Device Cavity
Pitch, mm
Reel Size,
inches
7
12
8
7
13
Devices per Reel
see note
20
50
Small
quantity
100
standard
200
500
Standard
1000
2000
Standard
3000
4000
Lead Finish: Matte-Tin
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document 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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XLF-13H+
Reflectionless Filter Application Note
Application Circuit Example
Pairing mixers with reflectionless filters to improve system dynamic range
Test block diagram: IF output reflection spectrum with single input frequency
Figure 1. IF output reflection spectrum without filter
Figure 2. IF output reflection spectrum with conventional filter
An application circuit was assembled to measure the IF reflection
spectrum at the output of a mixer when the mixer was paired with a
conventional filter versus a reflectionless filter.
While the conventional filter reduces the reflections present when
the mixer is used alone (no filter), the reflectionless filter virtually
eliminates those reflections altogether.
The reflected signal at marker 1 in the figures above exhibits a
reduction of more than 20 dB from -28.7 dBm to -50.3 dBm when
the reflectionless filter is used as compared to the conventional filter,
thus eliminating unwanted spurious mixing products and improvingsystem dynamic range.
For more information, refer to application note AN-75-007
Figure 3. IF output reflection spectrum with reflectionless filter
Additional Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended
to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s
applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
Notes C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms
and conditions
“Standard
Terms”);
Purchasers
of thisinpart
entitled to document
the rights and
A. Performance
and quality(collectively,
attributes and
conditions
not expressly
stated
this are
specification
are benefits
intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical contained
specifications
andFor
performance
data of
contained
in this
specification
document
are based
on Mini-Circuit’s
applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
therein.
a full statement
the Standard
Terms
and the exclusive
rights
and remedies
thereunder,
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covered
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document
are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled
visitbyMini-Circuits’
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at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp
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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