MDC-179 M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc., MDC-179 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: MDC-179
• Description: Termination Insensitive Mixer, 1 - 4000 Mhz
• Manufacturer: M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.

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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.
Termination Insensitive Mixer,
1 - 4000 MHz
MD- / MDC-179
1. All specifications apply when operated at +7 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-179, add 1.0 dB to conversion loss.
This product contains elements protected by United States Patent Number 4,224,572.
Electrical Specifications
Typical Performance Curves
Intermodulation Ratio
Typical Two-Tone IM
Conversion Loss
Frequency Range
SSB Noise Figure
10
Degradation
Parameter
11
9
8
6
7
5
3rd Order
Isolation
RF Input
0
Conversion Loss - LO @ +7 dBm,
IF @ 60 MHz
Ratio
3
2,3
F re que nc y ( M H z)
with a –10 dBm input, each tone
30
Within 1 dB of Conversion Loss
1 dB Desensitization
Test Conditions
1 dB Compression
@ IF VSWR 3:1
1000
RF, LO Ports
60 MHz IF
LO to RF
LO to IF
RF to IF
IF Port
Max
1
: T
3000
A
= -55°C to +85°C
4500
5 - 1000 MHz
5 - 2500 MHz
5 - 3500 MHz
1 - 4000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
1 - 4000 MHz
5 - 1000 MHz
1 - 4000 MHz
10 - 500 MHz
1 - 4000 MHz
Frequency
3000 MHz
500 MHz
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 - 4000
5 - 1500
10 MHz
• North America Tel: [phone] • Europe Tel: [phone]
• India Tel: [phone]
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0
Isolation - Input +7 dBm
3
Units
MHz
MHz
dBm
dBm
dB
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dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
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F re que nc y ( M H z)
30
Min
R - I
30
20
30
20
30
16
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1000
• China Tel: [phone]
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Typ
+5
+3
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3000
L- R
Max
10.5
7.5
8.5
9.5
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4500
Rev. V3