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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet 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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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Level 10 (LO Power+10 dBm) 3500 to 3600 MHz
Frequency Mixer
High IP3
CASE STYLE: DZ883
PRICE: $9.95 ea. QTY.(10-49)
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-144
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-045)
Maximum Ratings
Pin Connections
Features
• line of sight links
• satellite communications
• WiMAX
LO 10
RF 5
IF 3
GROUND 1,2,4,6,7,8,9 Applications
Operating Temperature -55°C to 100°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
LO & RF Power 20 dBm
IF Current 40 mA
Electrical Specifications (TAMB=-55°C to 100°C)
REV. F
M121747
ED-9488C/2
MCA-36FLH+
DJ/TD/CP/AM
090610
MCA-36FLH+
• high IP3, 25 dBm typ.
• excellent L-R isolation, 40 dB typ.
• excellent 1dB compression, RF>LO power
• industry standard foot print
• LTCC design for excellent temperature stability,
performance repeatability and small size
• aqueous washable
• double balanced mixer
• low price
• protected by US Patent 6,959,180
Typical Performance Data
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
IP3
(dBm)
RF in
at 1 dB
compr.
(dBm)
CONVERSION
LOSS
(dB)
LO-RF
ISOLATION
(dB)
LO-IF
ISOLATION
(dB)
RF LO IF Typ. Min. Typ. Max. Typ. Min. Typ. Min.
3500-3600 3070-3170 380-480 25 10 8.4 9.4 40 20 28 15
Frequency
(MHz)
Conversion
Loss
(dB)
Isolation
L-R
(dB)
Isolation
L-I
(dB)
VSWR
RF Port
(:1)
VSWR
LO Port
(:1)
IP3
(dBm)
RF LO
LO
+10dBm
LO
+10dBm
LO
+10dBm
LO
+10dBm
LO
+10dBm
LO
+10dBm
3500.00 3070.00 7.80 41.22 23.58 2.19 3.39 28.17
3510.00 3080.00 7.94 40.63 23.95 2.33 3.47 28.40
3520.00 3090.00 8.24 40.34 24.42 2.49 3.49 28.88
3530.00 3100.00 8.20 40.82 24.95 2.62 3.41 28.32
3540.00 3110.00 8.07 41.89 25.31 2.74 3.33 27.40
3550.00 3120.00 8.09 42.50 25.65 2.86 3.29 27.46
3560.00 3130.00 7.98 43.54 25.97 3.01 3.29 26.67
3570.00 3140.00 7.61 45.88 26.25 3.19 3.33 25.65
3580.00 3150.00 7.39 49.96 26.64 3.42 3.43 25.21
3590.00 3160.00 7.54 53.03 27.16 3.70 3.48 24.74
3600.00 3170.00 7.80 54.56 27.74 3.97 3.52 24.69
Outline Dimensions ( )
inch
mm
Outline Drawing
PC B L and Pattern
Suggested L ayout,
Tolerance to be within
±
.002
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
.30
.250
.190
.266
.050
.050
.012
7.62 6.35 4.83 6.76 1.27 1.27 0.30
H
J
K
L
M
wt
.029
.004
.085
.296
.030
grams
0.74 0.10 2.16 7.52 0.76
0.5
LO IF
RF
Electrical Schematic
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
The +Suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS
Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance
methodologies and qualifications.
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ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
Mini-Circuits
®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
The Design Engineers Search Engine Provides ACTUAL Data Instantly at
®
Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet 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.
For detailed performance specs
& shopping online see web site
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Performance Charts
MCA-36FLH+
CONVERSION LOSS
7.0
7.4
7.8
8.2
8.6
9.0
3500 3520 3540 3560 3580 3600
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
MCA-36FLH+
L-R ISOLATION
20
30
40
50
60
3070 3090 3110 3130 3150 3170
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
ISOLATION (dB)
MCA-36FLH+
RF VSWR
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
3500 3520 3540 3560 3580 3600
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
VSWR
MCA-36FLH+
ISOLATION
20
30
40
50
60
3070 3090 3110 3130 3150 3170
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
ISOLATION (dB)
MCA-36FLH+
LO VSWR
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
3070 3090 3110 3130 3150 3170
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
VSWR
MCA-36FLH+
IF VSWR
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
380 400 420 440 460 480
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
VSWR
MCA-36FLH+
MCA-36FLH+
IP3
20
22
24
26
28
30
3500 3520 3540 3560 3580 3600
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
IP3 (dBm)
