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The MXP is a high performance broadband balanced mixer in a compact size, that offers low conversion loss and noise figure over a wide range of local oscillator and IF frequencies. This balanced mixer covers a frequency range of 18 to 110 GHz in seven waveguide bands. The MXP mixer can operate with low local oscillator power, typically 10 to 13 dBm.
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Electrical Specifications
| Model | MXP-42-R | MXP-42-L | MXP-28-R | MXP-22-R | ||
| Local oscillator frequency range (GHz) | 18-26.5 | 13-18 (Note 4) | 26.5-40 | 33-50 | ||
| Conversion loss (dB)(max) | Fixed LO | IF 0.1-2 GHz | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 |
| IF 0.1-18 GHz | --- | 7 | --- | --- | ||
| Swept LO (Note 1) | IF 0.1-4 GHz | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
| Fullband‚ RF & LO (Note 2) | Conversion loss (dB) (max) | 8 | --- | 9.5 | 9.5 | |
| Noise figure (dB) (max) (Note 2) | 8 | --- | 9.5 | 9.5 | ||
| Model | MXP-19-R | MXP-15-R | MXP-12-R | MXP-10-R (Note 3) |
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| Local oscillator frequency range (GHz) | 40-60 | 50-75 | 60-90 | 75-110 | ||
| Conversion loss (dB)(max) | Fixed LO | IF 0.1-2 GHz | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| IF 0.1-18 GHz | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | ||
| Swept LO (Note 1) | IF 0.1-4 GHz | 9.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 10 | |
| Fullband‚ RF & LO (Note 2) | Conversion loss (dB) (max) | 10 | --- | 11 | 12 | |
| Noise figure (dB) (max) (Note 2) | 10 | --- | 11 | 12 | ||
1) When RF is fullband and LO
is swept, IF will be maintained at a fixed frequency.
2) Mixer will be tested using low noise IF amplifiers. Please consult
website for details.
3) Please consult Millitech for specifications on versions MXP-08,
MXP-06 and MXP-05.
4) LO input is coaxial (2.92 mm).
Millitech series MB1 mixers are DC biased to operate with low local oscillator power levels on the order of +1 dBm. These are balanced mixers with low conversion loss over broad RF and LO bandwidths and an IF range which extends up to 5 GHz.
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Electrical Specifications
| Model | MB1-12 | MB1-10 | |
| Frequency band and range (GHz) | E 60-90 |
W 75-110 |
|
| Conversion loss (dB) (max) (Note 1) (without IF preamplifier) | 0.1- 10 GHz IF | 9.0 | 11.0 |
| Noise Figure (dB) (DSB max) (Note 1) (with IF preamplifier) | 100-500 MHz IF | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| 100-1000 MHz IF | 9.5 | 10.5 | |
| 1-2 GHz IF | 10.0 | 11.0 | |
| 2-4 GHz IF | 10.0 | 11.0 | |
| 3-5 GHz IF | 11.0 | 12.0 | |
| 5-10 GHz IF | 11.0 | 12.0 | |
| RF Frequency | Full Waveguide | ||
| RF Bandwidth | Full Waveguide | ||
| RF Input Return Loss (typ) | 6 dB | 6 dB | |
| LO Frequency | Full Waveguide | ||
| LO bandwidth (GHz) (min) | IF up to 2 GHz | Full waveguide | |
| IF up to 5 GHz | 10% of LO center frequency | ||
| Low drive power (biased) (dBm) (min) (Note 2) | 0 | 0 | |
| LO to IF Isolation (dB) (typ) | 20 | 20 | |
| LO to RF Isolation (dB) (typ) | 20 | 20 | |
| RF to IF Gain (dB) (with IF preamplifier) (min) | 20 | 20 | |
| IF Preamp Noise Figure (dB) (typ) | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| RF and LO Combined Input Power (dBm) (max) | 17 | 17 | |
| IF Output Impedance (ohm) (nom) | 50 | 50 | |
| DC Input Voltage (V) (IF Amp) (typ) | 15 | 15 | |
| DC Input Current (mA) (IF Amp) (typ) | 200 | 200 | |
| DC Bias Voltage (V) (LO) (typ) | 15 | 15 | |
| Operating Temperature (oC) (specs apply at 25oC) | 0 to 50 | 0 to 50 | |
1) Tested with +1 dBm LO drive.
Tested at a fixed LO frequency.
2) An isolator is recommended at local oscillator input for optimum
performance.
** Please Note** Millitech series MXB mixers have been superceeded by the MB1 series mixers and are not recommended for new designs. The MXB series continues to be available for legacy designs.
The MXB series mixers are DC biased to operate
with low local oscillator power levels on the order of +1 dBm.
These are balanced mixers with low conversion loss over broad RF
and LO bandwidths and an IF range which extends up to 5 GHz.
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Electrical Specifications
| Model | MXB-12 | MXB-10 | |
| Frequency band and range (GHz) | E 60-90 |
W 75-110 |
|
| Conversion loss (dB) (max) (Note 1) (without IF preamplifier) | 0.1- 5 GHz IF | 9.0 | 11.0 |
| Noise Figure (dB) (DSB max) (Note 1) (with IF preamplifier) | 100-500 MHz IF | 9.0 | 10.0 |
| 100-1000 MHz IF | 9.5 | 10.5 | |
| 1-2 GHz IF | 10.0 | 11.0 | |
| 2-4 GHz IF | 10.0 | 11.0 | |
| 3-5 GHz IF | 11.0 | 12.0 | |
| RF Frequency | Full Waveguide | ||
| RF Bandwidth | Full Waveguide | ||
| RF input VSWR (typ) | 2:1 | 2:1 | |
| LO Frequency | Full Waveguide | ||
| LO bandwidth (GHz) (min) | IF up to 2 GHz | Full waveguide | |
| IF up to 5 GHz | 10% of LO center frequency | ||
| Low drive power (biased) (dBm) (min) (Note 2) | 0 | 0 | |
| LO to IF Isolation (dB) (typ) | 20 | 20 | |
| LO to RF Isolation (dB) (typ) | 20 | 20 | |
| RF to IF Gain (dB) (with IF preamplifier) (min) | 20 | 20 | |
| IF Preamp Noise Figure (dB) (typ) | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| RF and LO Combined Input Power (dBm) (max) | 17 | 17 | |
| IF Output Impedance (ohm) (nom) | 50 | 50 | |
| DC Input Voltage (V) (IF Amp) (typ) | 15 | 15 | |
| DC Input Current (mA) (IF Amp) (typ) | 200 | 200 | |
| DC Bias Voltage (V) (LO)(typ) | 15 | 15 | |
| Operating Temperature (oC) (specs apply at 25oC) | 0 to 50 | 0 to 50 | |
1) Tested with +1 dBm LO drive.
Tested at a fixed LO frequency.
2) An isolator is recommended at local oscillator input for optimum
performance.
Millitech series DET detectors, utilizing Schottky Barrier Beam Lead Diodes, provide a very economical solution for power detection over the 18 to 220 GHz range. Both high sensitivity and full waveguide bandwidths are achieved simultaneously without external DC bias or adjustments. Positive or negative output voltage polarity is available for use with various scalar analyzers. These detectors have a flat frequency response, as their sensitivity shows minor variation over the entire waveguide band.
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Electrical Specifications
| Model | DET-42 (Note 3) |
DET-28 | DET-22 | DET-19 (Note 3) |
DET-15 |
| Frequency band and range (GHz) | K 18-26.5 |
Ka 26.5-40 |
Q 33-50 |
U 40-60 |
V 50-75 |
| Video voltage
(mV) at -20 dBm input (typ) |
50 | 40 | 30 | 18 | 13 |
| Video sensitivity
(mV/mW)(min into 1Mohm) |
2500 | 1800 | 1200 | 1000 | 850 |
| Flatness (dB) (typ) | ± 1.5 | ± 1.5 | ± 1.5 | ± 1.5 | ± 1.5 |
| TSS at 1 kHz
(bw 40 Hz)(dBm)(typ)(Note 1) |
-55 | -55 | -50 | -50 | -50 |
| Video Bandwidth
(MHz)(typ)(Note 2) |
10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Operating RF inout power (dBm, CW max) | +16 | +16 | +16 | +16 | +16 |
| Absolute max rating (dBm) | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 |
| Model | DET-12 (Note 3) |
DET-10 | DET-08 | DET-06 | DET-05 |
| Frequency band and range (GHz) | E 60-90 |
W 75-110 |
F 90-140 |
D 110-170 |
G 140-220 |
| Video voltage
(mV) at -20 dBm input (typ) |
13 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Video sensitivity
(mV/mW)(min into 1Mohm) |
700 | 1000 | 600 | 500 | 400 |
| Flatness (dB) (typ) | ± 2.0 | ± 1.7 | ± 3.0 | ± 3.0 | ± 2.0 |
|
TSS at 1 kHz (bw 40 Hz)(dBm)(typ)(Note 1) |
-45 | -45 | -40 | -40 | -40 |
| Video Bandwidth
(MHz)(typ)(Note 2) |
10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Operating RF inout power (dBm, CW max) | +16 | +16 | +16 | +16 | +16 |
| Absolute max rating (dBm) | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 | +20 |
Notes:
1) TSS is defined as the signal level at which the video output
is 8 dB greater than the noise level. Detectors are not tested for
TSS.
2) Video bandwidth is 1 GHz (typ) when terminated into a 50 Ω load.
Millitech series MSH subharmonic mixers operate at second harmonic of the local oscillator frequency. Hence, the local oscillator frequency is one-half of the RF in the applicable waveguide band. These mixers offer the advantage of a lower frequency local oscillator while achieving noise figure typically between 5 and 9 dB.
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Electrical Specifications (Note 1)
| Model | MSH-08-102 | MSH-08-118 | MSH-06-134 | MSH-06-150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF frequency range (GHz) | 92 - 112 | 108 - 128 | 124 - 144 | 140 - 160 |
| LO frequency(GHz) | 51 (Note 3) |
59 (Note 3) |
67 (Note 3) |
75 (Note 3) |
| Harmonic number | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Figure (dB) (typ) (Note 2) | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| IF frequency range (GHz) | 0.5-10.0 | 0.5-10.0 | 0.5-10.0 | 0.5-10.0 |
| LO power level (optimum) | 6 dBm | 6 dBm | 6 dBm | 6 dBm |
| LO waveguide | WR-15 | WR-15 | WR-12 | WR-12 |
| Model | MSH-05-166 | MSH-05-183 | MSH-04-250 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RF frequency range (GHz) | 162-170 | 173-193 | 240 - 260 |
| LO frequency(GHz) | 83 | 91.5 | 125 |
| Harmonic number | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Figure (dB) (typ) (Note 2) | 5.5 | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| IF frequency range (GHz) | 0.1-4.0 | 0.5-10.0 | 0.5-10.0 |
| LO power level (optimum) | 5 dBm | 6 dBm | 6 dBm |
| LO waveguide | WR-10 | WR-10 | WR-8 |
1) Custom products available for other operating
parameters and options. Please contact Millitech for details.
2) Noise figure is measured double side-band with IF amplifier included
3) LO can be tuned at Millitech to +/- 5% from this value. RF will adjust accordingly.
4) The DC input (typical) for all models is 0.1A @ 15V
The series MHP harmonic mixer is ideally suited for downconverting millimeter-wave frequencies to intermediate frequencies below 2 GHz by using a local oscillator in the microwave frequency range of 2 to 18 GHz. The MHP is offered in seven waveguide bands spanning 18 to 110 GHz, with full RF waveguide band coverage. The harmonic mixer features high sensitivity and low loss, and is available with or without a frequency diplexer
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Electrical Specifications
| Model | MHP-42 | MHP-28 | MHP-22 | MHP-19 | MHP-15 | MHP-12 | MHP-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency band and range (GHz) | K 18-26.5 |
Ka 26.5-40 |
Q 33-50 |
U 40-60 |
V 50-75 |
E 60-90 |
W 75-110 |
| Conversion loss (dB)(Note 1) | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 35 |
1) Conversion loss figures are typical for midband frequency with 16 dBm of LO power and even harmonic mixing number of 8 or lower. RF input power 16 dBm max. Combined incident (RF and LO) power 18 dBm max.
Other Notes:
LO frequency ranges (GHz): 2-4, 3-6, 4-8, 8-18
Other IF frequency ranges (MHz) 5-500, 5-1000, 5-1500, 5-2500
Units without diplexers are available for use with external diplexers
of other instruments.
LO and IF connectors are SMA-F
The series MUP upconverter is used for translating a microwave or low frequency signal to millimeter-wave frequency output. Single or double sideband models are available in seven waveguide bands from 18 to 110 GHz. Both offer low conversion loss and high output power, typically +3 dBm in single sideband operation (including a rejection filter)
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Electrical Specifications
| Model | MUP-42 | MUP-28 | MUP-22 | MUP-19 | MUP-15 | MUP-12 | MUP-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency band and range (GHz)(Notes 1 & 3) | K 18-26.5 |
Ka 26.5-40 |
Q 33-50 |
U 40-60 |
V 50-75 |
E 60-90 |
W 75-110 |
| Output power level (dBm) (min) (Notes 2 & 4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Image frequency rejection (dB) (typ) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| IF frequency (GHz) (min/max) | 2/6 | 2/6 | 2/12 | 2/12 | 2/18 | 12/18 | 12/18 |
| 1 dB output compression point at 15 dBm LO power | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 |
| LO to RF isolation (dB) (typ) | Please consult Millitech for more information. | ||||||
Notes:
1) Minimum filter bandwidth is 2% of RF center frequency. See filter
specification, series FNP, FLP, FHP.
2) Output power depends on LO and IF input power. RF levels are
typical. Maximum power levels obtained at 13 to 17 dBm LO and 10
dBm IF input.
3) LO bandwidth is typically 1 to 5 GHz. High bandwidth is possible
using special designs.
4) Upconverter operates at all IF power levels. Maximum RF power
output requires 10 dBm IF power. Linear operation at low IF power
levels.
Series MIQ mixers are available for both the Ka and W bands. These I/Q mixers are ideal for radar receiver applications and Single-Sideband Mixers. The LO port is spilt by a 90-degree hybrid to the two mixers.
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Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Performance Ka Band |
Performance W Band |
Units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range, RF | 34 - 36 | 92 - 96 | GHz | |
| Frequency Range, LO | 34 - 36.01 | 92 - 96 | GHz | |
| Frequency Range, IF | DC to 2 GHz | 10KHz - 3 Ghz | - | |
| * Conversion Gain | 8 typ. | 7 typ. | dB | |
| * Noise Figure | 3 typ. | 5.7 typ. | dB | |
| Amplitude Balance | 0.3 typ. | 0.8 typ. | dB | |
| Phase Balance | +/- 5 | +/- 10 | Degrees | |
| Input P1 dB | -6 | -12 | dBm | |
| LO Drive | with Amplifier | 0 min | 13 min | dBm |
| w/o Amplifier | 15 min | - | dBm | |
| Supply Voltage | 8 - 15 | 8 - 15 | Volts | |
| Supply Current | 300 typ. | 50 typ. | mA | |
| Max Pin (no damage) | -1 | -5 | dBm | |
* When used as an Image Reject mixer with lossless external IF hybrid.
Millitech will engineer custom variations of our standard MMW components, as well as, multi-component assemblies and solutions, with minimal non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs, to meet your specific requirements. Typically these modification are to meet one or more of the following requirements:
- Tuned for specific performance characteristics
- Extended operational temperatures
- MIL/Space qualified
- Hi-rel screening
- RoHS compliant
- ITAR compliant
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