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Double-Balanced Mixer
Rev. V4
M4A / SM4A
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and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
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Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Features
• LO 10 TO 1500 MHz
• RF 10 TO 1500 MHz
• IF DC TO 1000 MHz
• LO DRIVE: +7 dBm (NOMINAL)
• HIGH ISOLATION: 35 dB (TYP.)
Description
The M4A is a double balanced mixer, designed for use in military,
commercial, and test equipment applications. The design utilizes
Schottky ring quad diodes and broadband ferrite baluns to attain
excellent performance. This mixer can also be used as a phase
detector and/or bi-phase modulator since the IF port is DC cou-
pled to the diodes. Environmental screening is available to MIL-
STD-883, MIL-STD-202, or MIL-DTL-28837, consult factory.
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
M4A Flatpack
SM4A Surface Mount
Electrical Specifications: Z0 = 50Ω Lo = +7 dBm (Downconverter application only)
Parameter Test Conditions Units Typical Guaranteed
+25ºC -54º to +85ºC *
SSB Conversion Loss
(max) & SSB Noise
Figure (max)
fR = 0.02 to 0.6 GHz, fL =0.01 to 0.8 GHz, fI =0.001 to 0.2 GHz
fR = 0.01 to 1.2 GHz, fL =0.01 to 1.4 GHz, fI =0. 001 to 0.2 GHz
fR = 0.01 to 1.5 GHz, fL =0.01 to 1.5 GHz, fI =0.001 to 0.2 GHz
fR = 0.01 to 1.5 GHz, fL =0.01 to 1.5 GHz, fI =0.001 to 1 GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
6.0
7.0
7.5
8.5
7.0
8.0
8.5
9.5
7.5
8.5
9.0
10.0
Isolation, L to R (min)
fL = 0.01 to 0.6 GHz
fL = 0.6 to 1.2 GHz
fL = 1.2 to 1.5 GHz
dB
dB
dB
40
35
30
30
25
25
28
23
23
Isolation, L to I (min) fL = 0.1 to 0.6 GHz
fL = 0.6 to 1.2 GHz
fL = 1.2 to 1.4 GHz
dB
dB
dB
40
30
25
25
20
18
23
18
16
1 dB Conversion Comp. fL @ +7 dBm dBm +0
Input IP3
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* The SM4A specification limits apply at 0ºC to +50ºC.
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• India Tel: +91.80.4155721 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make
changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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Double-Balanced Mixer
Rev. V4
M4A / SM4A
ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions
is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology
Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Typical Performance Curves
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3
Double-Balanced Mixer
Rev. V4
M4A / SM4A
ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions
is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology
Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Operating Temperature -54ºC to +100ºC
Storage Temperature -65ºC to +100ºC
Peak Input Power +23 dBm max @ +25ºC
+17 dBm max @ +100ºC
Peak Input Current 50 mA DC
Outline Drawing: Flatpack *
Outline Drawing: Surface Mount *
∗ Dimensions are inches (millimeters) ±0.015 (0.38) unless otherwise specified.
Outline Drawing: Flatpack *
Weight: 2 grams (0.07 oz.) max.
Weight: 1 gram (0.04 oz.) max.
