M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM), a leading supplier of high performance analog semiconductor solutions, introduced a new Broadband Sub-Harmonic Pumped Mixer for cost sensitive applications covering the 14-32 GHz frequency range and IF frequencies from DC-7 GHz.

The MAMX-011009 is packaged in an ultra small 1.5x1.2 mm TDFN surface mount, allowing customers an easy, efficient and space-saving broadband solution. The mixer has a single RF port, requires no biasing and has excellent 2xLO and 3xLO isolation eliminating the need for extra filtering.  The device requires +15dBm of LO power that can be easily attained by implementing the MAAM-011101, which is a single bias low cost 4-20 GHz buffer amplifier offered by MACOM. 

“The MAAM-011009 was designed engineer-to-engineer with low cost and ease of use in mind,” said Amer Droubi, Product Manager. “In addition to the ultra small size and the inherit advantages of its sub-harmonic topology, this broadband mixer enables customers to design systems with high IF frequency requirements - up to 5.8 GHz in 802.11 based radios.”

The MAMX-011009, can be used for up or down frequency conversion. The mixer integrates an 180° balanced diode topology that allows the LO to be injected at ½ the LO mixing frequency, which improves isolation and simplifies system requirements for the customer.

The table below outlines typical performance:

Parameters

Units

MAMX-011009

RF Frequency

GHz

14-32

IF Frequency

GHz

DC-7

Input IP3 Down Conversion

dBm

+12

Input IP3 Up Conversion

dBm

+14

Conversion Loss

dB

-10

Isolation LO-RF

dB

25

Down Conversion Isolation (2LO to IF) 

dB

55

Down Conversion Isolation (3LO to IF) 

dB

50

Up Conversion Isolation (2LO to RF) 

dB

50

Up Conversion Isolation (3LO to RF) 

dB

40

Samples of MAMX-011009are available from stock. Final datasheets and additional product information can be obtained from the MACOM website at: www.macomtech.com.

 To find out more about this mixer, as well as MACOM’s extensive product portfolio, come visit us at Booth #930 at the IMS 2013 Show, June 2-7 in Seattle, Washington. For more information about the show visit: http://www.ims2013.org/.