Ceramic
Frequency Mixer
WIDE BAND
Level 7
(LO Power +7 dBm)
Features
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wide bandwidth, 2800 to 8500 MHz
low conversion loss, 5.6 dB typ.
high L-R isolation, 35 dB typ.
IF, DC to 1250 MHz
LTCC double balanced mixer
low cost
low profile, 0.08"
satellite up and down converters
line of sight links
defense radar
defense communication
MCA1-85+
2800 to 8500 MHz
CASE STYLE: DZ885
PRICE: $8.95 ea. QTY (10-49)
(Patent pending)
Applications
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
The +suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS
Compliance. There has been no change to the model's
material, form, fit, or function. See our web site for RoHS
Compliance methodologies and qualifications.
Mixer Electrical Specifications (T
AMB
=-55°C to 100°C)
MODEL
NO.
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
LO/RF
f
L
- f
U
MCA1-85+
2800-8500
2800-5000
5000-8500
IF
DC-1250
DC-1250
DC-1250
CONVERSION LOSS
(dB)
_
x
5.5
5.7
σ
0.2
0.2
Max.
8.1*
8.2*
LO-RF ISOLATION
(dB)
Typ. Min.
40
35
20
20
LO-IF ISOLATION
(dB)
Typ. Min.
13
40
9
20
IP3@
center
band
Typ.
(dBm)
13
8
E
FACTOR
0.6
0.1
1dB Compr.: +1 dBm typ.
E= [IP3(dBm)-LO Power(dBm)]/10
• Conversion loss at 30 MHz IF, increases with IF frequency
Pin Connections
LO
RF
IF
GROUND
10
5
3
1,2,4,6,7,8,9
Maximum Ratings
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Power
IF Current
-55°C to 100°C
-55°C to 100°C
50mW
40mA
Outline Drawing
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-144
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-045)
Outline Dimensions (
inch
)
mm
A
.3 0
7.62
H
.057
1.45
B
.250
6.35
J
.004
0.10
C
.085
2 .16
K
.085
2 .16
D
.274
6.96
L
.296
7.52
E
.050
1.27
M
.030
0.76
F
.05 0
1.2 7
G
.012
0.30
wt
g ra m s
0.25
REV. B
M98898
ED-11119/2
MCA1-85+
DJ/RS/CP
050901
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