• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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.
1
Low Cost MMIC Mixer
1400 - 2100 MHz
Rev. V2
MAMXSS0013
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.
Features
• +12 dBm Input Power @ 1 dB Compression
• High Isolation, 28 dB LO to RF
• +3 to +8 dBm LO Drive Level
• DC - 500 MHz 3 dB IF Bandwidth
• Does not require DC bias
• Lead-Free SOT-25 Package
• 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
• Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
• 260°C Reflow Compatible
• RoHS* Compliant Version of MD54-0006
Description
M/A-COM’s MAMXSS0013 is a passive mixer that
achieves the performance of a double balanced
diode mixer in a lead-free SOT-25 package. The
MAMXSS0013 is ideally suited for use where high
level RF signals and very wide dynamic range are
required. Typical applications include frequency up/
down conversion, modulation and demodulation in
receivers and transmitters for base station and
portable systems.
The MAMXSS0013 uses FETs as mixing elements
to achieve very wide dynamic range in a low cost
plastic package. The mixer operates with LO drive
levels of +3 dBm to +8 dBm. The LO port may be
externally tuned for operation in various frequency
bands.
M/A-COM’s MAMXSS0013 is fabricated using a
mature 0.5 micron gate length GaAs MESFET
process. The process features full passivation for
increased performance and reliability. The
MAMXSS0013 is 100% RF tested to ensure
performance specification compliance.
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Pin Name Description
1 LO Port LO Input
2 Ground Ground
3 Ground Ground
4 RF Port RF Input
5 IF Port IF Output
Functional Block Diagram
Part Number Package
MAMXSS0013 Bulk Packaging
MAMXSS0013TR-3000 3000 piece reel
MAMX-000013-001SMB Sample Board 1500 MHz
MAMX-000013-002SMB Sample Board 1710 MHz
MAMX-000013-003SMB Sample Board 2300 MHz
Part 1500 MHz 1710 MHz 2300 MHz
R1 470 Ω 470 Ω 820 Ω
L1 6.8 nH 4.7 nH 2.7 nH
C1 3.3 pF 2.2 pF 2.2 pF
LO Frequency
External Circuitry Parts List 2,3
2. The external LO matching network allows tuning from 1400
MHz to 2300 MHz. The networks given above are
intended to serve as guidelines for matching in different bands.
3. All off-chip components are low-cost surface mount
components obtainable from multiple sources (0.060 in. x
0.030 in. or 0.080 in. x 0.050 in).
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Ordering Information1
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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.
2
Low Cost MMIC Mixer
1400 - 2100 MHz
Rev. V2
MAMXSS0013
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.
Electrical Specifications4:
RF = 1850 MHz (-10 dBm), LO = 1710 MHz (+5 dBm), IF = 140 MHz, TA = 25°C
Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.
Conversion Loss dB — 8.0 9.0
Isolation
LO to RF
LO to IF
RF to IF
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
28
15
15
—
—
—
VSWR
RF Port
LO Port 3
IF Port
Ratio
Ratio
Ratio
—
—
—
2.0:1
2.0:1
2.0:1
—
—
—
Input 1 dB Compression LO = +5 dBm, RF Freq: 1850 MHz dBm — 12 —
Two-Tone IM Ratio 5 Two Tones at -10 dBm each, Tone spacing = 100 KHz,
IF = 140 MHz dBc — 55 —
4. With external LO Port matching. See functional block diagram.
5. IMR vs. RF drive can be calculated by the formula: IMR = 40-1.5*Pin.
Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7
6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
Parameter Absolute Maximum
RF Input Power +27 dBm
LO Drive Power +27 dBm
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
Spurious Table
4x
38.3 27.3 41.3
39.9
45.4
52.5
64.7
77.1
57.0
78.7
3x
21.4 10.5 30.1
30.1
69.0
70.5
43.0
58.8
68.3
76.8
2x
9.0
-0.9
36.1
36.4
36.0
45.8
65.8
75.0
64.3
78.0
1x
1.9
-6.0
0
0
44.8
55.5
56.1
75.2
65.0
78.3
0x
X
X
8.1
8.3
45.5
54.4
56.8
72.3
72.9
74.3
0x 1x 2x 3x 4x
Harmonic of RF
Harmonic of LO
The spurious table shows the spurious signals resulting from the
mixing of the RF and LO input signals, assuming down
conversion. Mixing products are indicated relative to the IF. The
lower frequency mixing term is shown for two different RF input
levels. The top number is for an RF input power of 0 dBm, the
lower number is for -10 dBm.
|nFRF - mFLO |, RF = 0 dBm
|nFRF - mFLO |, RF = -10 dBm
RF Frequency = 1850 MHz
LO Frequency = 1710 MHz
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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.
3
Low Cost MMIC Mixer
1400 - 2100 MHz
Rev. V2
MAMXSS0013
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.
The PCB dielectric between RF traces and RF ground layers
should be chosen to reduce RF discontinuities between 50 Ω
lines and package pins. M/A-COM recommends an
FR-4 dielectric thickness of 0.008” (0.2 mm) yielding a 50 Ω
line width of 0.015” (0.38). The recommended metalization is 1
ounce copper.
Recommended PCB Configuration
Layout View
Lead-Free SOT-25†
Cross Section View
† Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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.
4
Low Cost MMIC Mixer
1400 - 2100 MHz
Rev. V2
MAMXSS0013
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
VSWR
Conversion Loss (Up/Down)
Two-Tone IMR
Two-Tone IMR
• Test Conditions for Wide-Band Application: RF = -10 dBm, IF = 140 MHz, LO = +11 dBm, LO Port resistively matched. Lower LO drive opera-
tion is available for narrow band performance using external reactive matching. The 3 dB IF bandwidth is 500 MHz. IF frequencies above 200
MHz can be optimized for low conversion loss by using external matching components.
7
8
9
10
1700 1800 1900 2000
RF Frequency (MHz)
0
10
20
30
40
1700 1800 1900 2000
LO TO IF
LO TO RF
RF TO IF
RF Frequency (MHz)
Wide-
Isolation
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
1700 1800 1900 2000
LO
RF
RF Frequency (MHz)
40
50
60
70
80
1700 1800 1900 2000
RF Frequency (MHz)
40
50
60
70
80
1400 1575 1750 1925 2100
Frequency (MHz)
7
8
9
10
1400 1575 1750 1925 2100
RF Frequency (MHz)
Conversion Loss
• Test Conditions for Dow n Converter Application: RF = 1850 MHz (-10 dBm), IF = 140 MHz, LO = 1710 MHz (+5 dBm).
• Test Conditions for Up Con verter Application: LO = 1710 MHz (+5 dBm), IF = 140 MHz (-10 dBm), RF = 1850 MHz.
