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1

Double-Balanced Mixer

Rev. V3

M74 / M74C

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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.

Features

• LO 5 TO 18 GHz

• RF 7 TO 18 GHz

• IF DC TO 3 GHz

• LO DRIVE: +10 dBm (NOMINAL)

• VERY SMALL PACKAGE

Description

The M74 is a double balanced mixer, designed for use in military,

commercial and test equipment applications. The design utilizes

Schottky ring quad diodes and broadband soft dielectric and

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 coupled to the diodes. The use of high temperature

solder and welded assembly processes used internally makes it

ideal for use in manual, semi-automated assembly. Environmental

screening

available

to

MIL-STD-883,

MIL-STD-202,

or

MIL-DTL-28837, consult factory.

Ordering Information

Part Number

Package

M74

Minpac

M74C

SMA Connectorized

Parameter

Test Conditions

Units

Typical

Guaranteed

+25ºC

-54º to +85ºC

SSB Conversion Loss

(max) & SSB Noise

Figure (max)

fR = 7 to 16 GHz, fL = 6 to 17 GHz, fI = 0.03 to 1 GHz

fR = 7 to 16 GHz, fL = 5 to 18 GHz, fI = 0.03 to 2 GHz

fR = 8 to 16 GHz, fL = 5 to 16 GHz, fI = 0.03 to 3 GHz

fR = 16 to 18 GHz, fL = 13 to 18 GHz, fI = 0.03 to 3 GHz

dB

dB

dB

dB

5.5

6.0

6.5

7.0

7.0

8.0

8.5

9.0

7.5

8.5

9.0

9.5

Isolation, L to R (min)

fL = 5 to 14 GHz

fL = 14 to 18 GHz

dB

dB

40

30

22

10

20

8

Isolation, L to I (min)

fL = 5 to 8 GHz

fL = 8 to 18 GHz

dB

dB

25

25

15

15

13

13

1 dB Conversion Comp.

fL = +10 dBm

dBm

+4

Input IP3

fR1=13 GHz at –6 dBm,fR2=13.01GHz at –6 dBm,

fL = 14 GHz at = +10 dBm

dBm

+11

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