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Termination Insensitive Mixer,
1 MHz - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V5
MD- / MDC- / MDS-169
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Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Features
• Intermodulation Ratio is Insensitive to Port
Mismatches
• VSWR: <2.0:1 Typical Midband
• Isolation: 35 dB Typical Midband
• Impedance: 50 Ohms Nominal
• Maximum Input Power: 350 mW Max @ 25°C,
Derated to 85°C @ 3.2 mW/°C
• LO Power: +24 dBm Max.
• MIL-STD-883 Screening Available
Description
The unique design of the termination insensitive
mixer (TIM) enables it to apply high reverse voltage
to diodes during their “off” phase, in the LO cycle.
This allows for higher power level performance with
minimum distortion. In addition the TIM has internal
loads that provide a good match and also absorb
mixer generated LO frequency terms. Combined,
these features give the mixer its
insensitivity to external mismatches, plus superior
VSWR.
FP-2 (MD-169)
C-7 (MDC-169)
SF-1 (MDS-169)
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Termination Insensitive Mixer,
1 MHz - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V5
MD- / MDC- / MDS-169
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.
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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 Specifications1: TA = -55°C to +85°C
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Frequency Range RF, LO Ports
IF Port 0.001 - 3.5
5 - 1500 GHz
MHz —
— —
— —
—
Conversion Loss 5 - 1000 MHz2
5 - 3000 MHz3
1 - 3500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
—
—
—
7
8
10
Isolation LO to RF 5 - 1000 MHz
1 - 3500 MHz dB
dB 30
20 —
— —
—
LO to IF 5 - 1000 MHz
1 - 3500 MHz dB
dB 30
20 —
— —
—
RF to IF 10 - 500 MHz
1 - 3000 MHz
1 - 3500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
30
20
18
—
—
—
—
—
—
RF Input 1 dB Compression
1 dB Desensitization —
— dBm
dBm —
— +7
+5 —
—
SSB Noise Figure Within 1 dB of Conversion Loss
Max — — — — —
Typical Two-Tone IM
Ratio Pin = –10 dBm per tone
IF = 60 MHz 10 MHz
500 MHz
3000 MHz
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
55
58
56
—
—
—
3rd Order
Intermodulation Ratio
Degradation
@ IF VSWR 3:1 — dB — 3 —
1. All specifications apply when operated at +10 dBm available LO power with 50 Ohm source and load impedance.
2. For IF Frequencies of 5 - 300 MHz and RF of –10 dBm or less.
3. For MDC-169, add 1.0 dB to conv ersion loss.
Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min Typ Max
Conversion Loss LO @ +10 dBm
IF @ 60 MHz 5 - 1000 MHz
1000 - 3000 MHz
1 - 3500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
6.5
7.5
8.0
7.0
9.0
10.0
Isolation LO to RF 5 - 1000 MHz
1 - 3500 MHz dB
dB 30
20 35
25 —
—
LO to IF 5 - 1000 MHz
1 - 3500 MHz dB
dB 30
20 35
25 —
—
RF to IF 10 - 500 MHz
1 - 3000 MHz
1 - 3500 MHz
dB
dB
dB
30
20
18
35
25
23
—
—
—
Electrical Specifications (MDS-169): TA = -55°C to +85°C
Frequency: RF, LO Ports = 1 - 3500 MHz, IF Port = 5-1500 MHz
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Termination Insensitive Mixer,
1 MHz - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V5
MD- / MDC- / MDS-169
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.
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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.
Pin Configuration (MD-169)
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 GND 5 LO
2 GND 6 GND
3 GND 7 GND
4 IF 8 RF
Bottom View of SF-1
Pin Configuration (MDS-169)
Pin No. Function Pin No. Function
1 GND 3 LO
2 IF 4 RF
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Max Input Power5
Total Power 350 mW Derated at 85oC @
3.2 mW/oC
LO Power +24 dBm
Absolute Maximum Ratings (MDS-169) 4
4. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
may cause permanent damage.
5. Ambient Temperature (TA) = +25oC
Typical Performance Curves
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Termination Insensitive Mixer,
1 MHz - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V5
MD- / MDC- / MDS-169
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
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
MD-169 PIN FP-2
MDC-169 SMA C-7
MDS-169 SF-1
