Ceramic
Frequency Mixer
wide band
Level 4
(LO Power+4 dBm) 3800 to 12000
MHz
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Power
IF Current
-40°C to 85°C
-40°C to 85°C
50 mW
40 mA
MCA1T-12GL+
Features
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
Pin Connections
LO
RF
IF
GROUND
10
5
3
1,2,4,6,7,8,9
• wide bandwidth, 3800 to 12000 MHz
• high L-R isolation, 32 dB typ.
• IF, DC to 1500 MHz
• LTCC double balanced mixer
• aqueous washable
• low cost
• low profile, 0.095”
• protected by US Patent 7,027,795
• additional patent pending
CASE STYLE: DZ885-2
PRICE: $10.45 ea. QTY (10-49)
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
The +Suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS
Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance
methodologies and qualifications.
Applications
Outline Drawing
PCB Land Pattern
• satellite up and down converters
• line of sight links
• defense radar
• defense communication
• federal fixed service
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
LO/RF
f
L
-f
U
3800-12000
3800-6500
6500-9500
9500-12000
Electrical Specifications (T
AMB
=-40°C to 85°C)
CONVERSION LOSS
(dB)
LO-RF ISOLATION
(dB)
LO-IF ISOLATION
(dB)
IP3
at center
band
(dBm)
Typ.
9
9
9
IF
DC-1500
DC-1500
DC-1500
DC-1500
—
X
6.8
6.5
7.0
σ
0.2
0.3
0.3
Max.
8.5*
9.2*
—
Typ.
32
38
25
Min.
17
24
17
Typ.
13
40
26
Min.
8
23
15
1 dB COMPR. +1 dBm typ.
* Conversion loss at 30 MHz IF, increases with IF frequency.
Typical Performance Data at 25°C
Frequency
(MHz)
Suggested Layout,
Tolerance to be within
±.002
RF
3800.00
4200.00
4600.00
5000.00
5500.00
5800.00
6000.00
6200.00
6500.00
7421.00
7718.00
8015.00
8609.00
8906.00
9500.00
9818.00
10106.00
11000.00
11500.00
12000.00
LO
3830.00
4230.00
4630.00
5030.00
5530.00
5830.00
6030.00
6230.00
6530.00
7451.00
7748.00
8045.00
8639.00
8936.00
9530.00
9848.00
10136.00
11030.00
11530.00
12030.00
Conversion
Loss
(dB)
LO
+4dBm
5.96
5.20
5.19
5.84
6.67
6.85
6.34
6.20
6.54
6.63
6.51
6.58
6.40
6.34
6.09
6.37
6.49
6.87
7.68
7.39
Isolation
L-R
(dB)
LO
+4dBm
31.35
31.58
29.91
31.66
20.22
21.36
23.61
25.77
28.57
38.49
40.37
39.93
35.27
32.73
26.88
25.51
25.73
23.28
22.24
19.74
Isolation
L-I
(dB)
LO
+4dBm
12.33
13.53
14.34
12.87
12.09
16.03
19.87
23.66
29.74
40.13
41.39
46.93
41.70
37.23
31.96
27.65
23.02
24.60
20.87
19.35
VSWR
RF Port
(:1)
LO
+4dBm
2.04
1.75
1.53
1.77
1.48
1.46
1.54
1.70
2.08
2.36
2.31
2.44
3.57
1.90
1.78
3.36
2.23
1.98
2.44
2.38
VSWR
LO Port
(:1)
LO
+4dBm
2.74
2.56
2.39
2.27
2.38
2.74
2.94
3.00
2.93
4.17
3.63
3.18
2.83
3.15
3.21
3.49
3.56
3.10
3.83
2.80
Outline Dimensions (
inch
)
mm
A
.350
8.89
H
.074
1.88
B
.280
7.11
K
.096
2.44
C
.095
2.41
L
.321
8.15
E
.075
1.91
M
.030
0.76
F
.050
1.27
G
.030
0.76
wt
grams
0.21
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-493+
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-288)
Electrical Schematic
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3.
The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
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REV. A
M130861
MCA1-12GL+
DJ/RS/CP/AM
110316
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Performance Charts
12.0
at IF=30 MHz
MCA1T-12GL+
MCA1T-12GL+
L-R ISOLATION
50
40
30
20
10
0
3500
LO=+1 dBm
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
MCA1T-12GL+
CONVERSION LOSS
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
6.0
3.0
0.0
3500
LO=+1 dBm
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
5000
6500
8000
9500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
11000
12500
ISOLATION (dB)
9.0
5000
6500
8000
9500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MCA1T-12GL+
RF VSWR
11000
12500
MCA1T-12GL+
L-I ISOLATION
60
50
8.0
LO=+1 dBm
6.0
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
ISOLATION (dB)
VSWR
40
30
20
10
4.0
2.0
LO=+1 dBm
0
3500
5000
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
11000
12500
6500
8000
9500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0.0
3500
5000
6500
8000
9500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
11000
12500
10
9
8
7
MCA1T-12GL+
LO VSWR
5.0
4.5
MCA1T-12GL+
IF VSWR
LO=+1 dBm
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
LO=+1 dBm
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
4.0
VSWR
6
5
4
3
2
1
3500
5000
6500
8000
9500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MCA1T-12GL+
IP3
11000
12500
VSWR
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0
300
600
900
FREQUENCY (MHz)
1200
1500
30
25
LO=+1 dBm
LO=+4 dBm
LO=+7 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
20
15
10
5
0
3500
5000
6500
8000
9500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
11000
12500
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100
CERTIFIED
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Mini-Circuits
®
For detailed performance specs
& shopping online see web site
®
Provides ACTUAL Data Instantly at
minicircuits.com
Notes: 1.
Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet.
2.
Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
3.
The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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