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Typical Test Data
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LOW-NOISE FRONT ENDS
AND SUBSYSTEMS
Additional Products Available
100 Davids Drive • Hauppauge • NY 11788 • 631-436-7400 • Fax: 631-436-7430 • www.miteq.com
IMAGE REJECTION MIXERS
FEATURES
• Low conversion loss
• RF/LO frequencies to 20 GHz in
moderate to octave bands
RF
• IF frequencies from 1 to 2000 MHz
in octave to multioctave bands
• Optimized performance available
• Output configurations include:
Single sideband
Dual sideband
Voltage-selectable sideband
• Quadrature IF outputs available (IQ series)
• Integrated IF-preamplifiers available (RP series)
I
IF
IF2
Q
OPTIONAL
SIDEBAND
SELECT
TTL OR
±15
V
LO
STANDARD IMAGE REJECTION MIXER REFERENCE CHART
RF
FREQUENCY
2
(GHz)
0.8
1
1.5
2
2.1
2.3
3.7
4
5.4
5.5
8.5
9.5
10
12
15
16
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
2
2
4
2.3
2.5
4.2
6
5.9
8
9.6
10.5
12
15
18
19
CONVERSION
LOSS
3
(dB)
(Typ./Max.)
6.5
6.5
6.5
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
8
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
7.5
7.5
7
7.5
7
7
7
7.5
7
8
8
8
8.5
8.5
8.5
9
LO
POWER
(dBm)
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
+10
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
4
MODEL
NUMBER
1
IMAGE
REJECTION
(dB, Min.)
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
20
18
20
20
18
18
18
18
3
LO-RF
ISOLATION
(dB, Typ.)
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
OUTLINE
124747
124747
124747
124747
124747
124747
124747
124747
124747
124747
112373
112373
112373
112373
112373
112373
IRM008010xyyy
IRM010020xyyy
IRM015020xyyy
IRM020040xyyy
IRM021023xyyy
IRM023025xyyy
IRM037042xyyy
IRM040060xyyy
IRM054059xyyy
IRM055080xyyy
IRM085096xyyy
IRM095105xyyy
IRM100120xyyy
IRM120150xyyy
IRM150180xyyy
IRM160190xyyy
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
+12
Notes:
1. For x suffix, see sideband code table.
2. Narrow bands below 0.8 GHz are available. Please contact factory.
3. Standard models are supplied with octave bandwidth IF frequency ranges centered at yyy MHz. See IF frequency code table.
Parameters stated are measured at IF band center. Octave and multioctave options available.
4. Standard LO drive level is +10 to +12 dBm. Optional drive levels are available. See LO drive code table.
For additional information and technical support, please contact Bill Roehrich at
Tel.: (631) 439-9273 • Fax: (631) 436-7430 • E-Mail: broehrich@miteq.com
Low-Noise Front Ends and Subsystems Web Page: www.miteq.com/d32
IRM0850966060 TYPICAL TEST DATA
CONVERSION LOSS AND IMAGE REJECTION
(IF = 60 MHz, LO = +10 dBm, USB RECEPTION)
2
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
IMAGE REJECTION
CONVERSION LOSS WITH FIXED LO
(LO = 9 GHz)
30
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)
IMAGE REJECTION (dB)
26
22
6
USB
4
6
CONVERSION LOSS
12
18
24
30
36
120
8.88
0
60
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
8.94
9
9.06
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
60
120
9.12
LSB
8
10
8.5
8.72
8.94
9.16
9.38
RF FREQUENCY (GHz)
9.6
18
14
ORDERING INFORMATION
To specify an image rejection mixer, please choose from the standard image rejection mixer reference chart and
specify IF, LO and desired sideband codes from the following tables.
NUMBER FORMAT
IR
Image rejection mixer
LO drive code
Low frequency
band end
High frequency
band end
Sideband code
IF frequency code
X 10 GHz
X 1 GHz
X 10 GHz
X 1 GHz
LO DRIVE CODES
LO
RANGE
(dBm)
+10
+7
+14
+19
+24
–
–
–
–
–
+12
+9
+16
+21
+26
THIRD-ORDER
OUTPUT
INTERCEPT
1 dB C.P.
(dBm, Typ.)
(dBm, Typ.) OUTPUT
INPUT
1
-6
2
7
11
6
1
9
14
18
12
7
15
20
24
IF FREQUENCY CODES (yyy)
TYPE
Standard
Octave bandwidth
IF FREQ.
CODE
001 – 999
1K0 – 2K0
IF FREQ.
(MHz)
1 – 999
1000 – 2000
CODE
Standard
Optional
M
J
H
V
U
Examples: 060 = 60 MHz, 100 = 100 MHz and 1K2 = 1200 MHz.
Optional
Multioctave bandwidth
W01
W02
W03
W04
1
10
30
100
–
–
–
–
100
300
1000
1000
SIDEBAND CODE (x)
CODE
Standard
Optional
U
L
D
S1
S2
T1
T2
-
DESCRIPTION
Upper sideband reception; RF > LO
Lower sideband reception; RF < LO
Dual-sideband outputs; IF1 = USB, IF2 = LSB
Selectable sideband; control: +15 V = USB, -15 V = LSB
Selectable sideband; control: +15 V = LSB, -15 V = USB
TTL selectable sideband; control: 1 = USB, 0 = LSB
TTL selectable sideband; control: 1 = LSB, 0 = USB
Quadrature IF outputs (contact the factory)
I/Q Series
For additional information and technical support, please contact Bill Roehrich at
Tel.: (631) 439-9273 • Fax: (631) 436-7430 • E-Mail: broehrich@miteq.com
Low-Noise Front Ends and Subsystems Web Page: www.miteq.com/d32
OUTLINE DRAWINGS
OUTLINE 124747
Weight 58 grams typical
0.18 [4.65]
0.125
0.475 [12.07]
0.96 [24.38]
LO
PORT
SMA FEMALE
(TYP. 3 PLACES)
(OPTIONAL MALE)
0.45 [11.43]
IF1
PORT
1.05
[26.67]
1.95 [49.53]
0.38 [9.65]
0.38 [9.65] TYP.
0.41 [10.49]
0.97
[24.77]
RF
PORT
0.60 [15.14]
1.70 [43.18]
IF2 PORT
(DUAL-SIDEBAND ONLY)
0.125 [3.18] DIA. THRU
MOUNTING HOLES
(TYP. 2 PLACES)
Note: Dimensions are in inches [millimeters].
OUTLINE 112373
Weight 23 grams typical
1.0
[25.40]
0.08 [2.03]
0.38 [9.56] TYP.
IF PORT
0.41 [10.41]
LO PORT
0.50 [12.70]
SMA FIELD
REPLACEABLE
FEMALE
(TYP. 3 PLACES)
(OPTIONAL MALE)
1.16 [29.46]
0.16 [4.06]
0.82
0.66
[20.83] [16.79]
0.33 [8.26]
RF PORT
0.10 DIA. [2.54]
DIA. THRU
MOUNTING HOLES
(TYP. 2 PLACES)
0.84
[21.34]
Note: Dimensions are in inches [millimeters].
CUSTOM DESIGN CAPABILITIES
MITEQ specializes in custom design mixers optimized to meet the customer’s needs. For price, delivery
and technical information, please complete and return the enclosed fax-back form, or contact one of our
engineers.
• Optimized frequency ranges offer improved:
Conversion loss
Image rejection
VSWR
Dynamic range
• Integrated functions available (See back page)
• Please refer to our RP series for standard line
image rejection mixers with IF-preamplifiers:
IF
RF
LO
For additional information and technical support, please contact Bill Roehrich at
Tel.: (631) 439-9273 • Fax: (631) 436-7430 • E-Mail: broehrich@miteq.com
Low-Noise Front Ends and Subsystems Web Page: www.miteq.com/d32
IMAGE REJECTION MIXER FAX-BACK PAGE
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Please provide price, delivery and technical information for the following image rejection mixers:
STANDARD MODELS
SPECIFICATION PARAMETERS
Model Number (refer to ordering information)
Quantity
Date Needed
REQUIREMENT 1
IR __ __ __ __ __ ____ ______
REQUIREMENT 2
IR __ __ __ __ __ ____ ______
CUSTOM MODELS
SPECIFICATION PARAMETERS
RF Frequency Range (GHz)
LO Frequency Range (GHz)
IF Frequency Range (MHz)
Sideband Code (U, L, D, Sn, Tn)
Conversion Loss (dB, max.)
LO Power Range (dBm)
Quantity
Date Needed
to
to
REQUIREMENT 1
to
to
to
REQUIREMENT 2
to
to
to
Special requirements:
PLEASE SEND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:
Double-Balanced
Mixers
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Mixer-Preamplifiers
Mixers with RF Amplifiers
Image Rejection Mixer-Preamplifiers
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Integrated Assemblies
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