High IP3

Frequency Mixer wide band MCA-35H+

Level 17 (LO Power+17 dBm) 500 to 3500 MHz
Maximum Ratings Features
Operating Temperature -55°C to 100°C • wide bandwidth, 500 to 3500 MHz CASE STYLE: DZ883
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C • excellent isolation, 30 dB typ. (1800-2500 MHz)
• good matching 2:1 VSWR typ. (over 1800-2800 MHz)
RF Power 200 mW
• small size 0.25”x0.3”x0.2” +RoHS Compliant
IF Current 40 mA The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
• aqueous washable for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. • triple balanced mixer
• protected by US Patent 6,917,796
Pin Connections and Reel
Available Tape cost
LO 10 Applications at no extra
Reel Size Devices/Reel
RF 5 • cellular • PHS 7” 10, 20, 50, 100, 200
IF 3
• PCN • WiMAX 13” 500,1000
• PDC
GROUND 1,2,4,6,7,8,9 • DECT
Electrical Specifications (TAMB=-55°C to 100°C)
FREQUENCY CONVERSION LOSS LO-RF ISOLATION LO-IF ISOLATION IP3
Outline Drawing (MHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) at center
band
(dBm)
LO/RF
—
fL-fU IF X σ Max. Typ. Min. Typ. Min. Typ.
500-3500 10-1500 6.9 0.1 8.9 ◘● ●

500-800 10-300 6.3 0.1 7.7 18 11 32 20 26

800-1000 10-200 6.4 0.1 7.6 24 17 27 20 26
1000-1800 10-800 6.6 0.1 8.6 29 20 26 20 24
1800-2000 10-200 6.0 0.1 7.6 30 22 26 20 24
1800-2500 10-700 5.8 0.1 7.6 30 22 27 19 22
2000-3500 10-1500 6.5 0.1 8.6 29 17 22 14 23
1 dB COMPR. +14 dBm typ. ● see individual band specs

Typical Performance Data

PC B L and Patter n Frequency Conversion Isolation Isolation VSWR VSWR
(MHz) Loss L-R L-I RF Port LO Port
(dB) (dB) (dB) (:1) (:1)
LO LO LO LO LO
RF LO +17dBm +17dBm +17dBm +17dBm +17dBm
501.00 531.00 6.02 16.19 33.30 1.67 1.57
601.00 631.00 5.93 17.94 31.90 1.93 1.39
701.00 731.00 5.87 20.08 31.13 2.33 1.24
Suggested L ayout, 801.00 831.00 6.50 22.69 29.81 3.04 1.25
T olerance to be within ±.002 901.00 931.00 6.28 26.16 29.31 3.47 1.26

1101.00 1131.00 6.48 32.24 27.89 4.32 1.39
Outline Dimensions ( inch
mm ) 1301.00 1331.00 6.62 30.73 26.48 2.63 1.45
1501.00 1531.00 7.32 27.40 26.27 1.85 1.50
A B C D E F G
1701.00 1731.00 6.32 27.63 29.18 1.95 1.44
.30 .250 .190 .266 .050 .050 .012 1901.00 1931.00 6.07 30.06 30.97 1.84 1.58
7.62 6.35 4.83 6.76 1.27 1.27 0.30
2101.00 2131.00 5.88 31.94 29.21 1.44 1.63
H J K L M wt 2301.00 2331.00 5.99 30.11 27.83 1.61 1.82
.029 .004 .085 .296 .030 grams 2501.00 2531.00 6.00 29.06 26.52 2.15 1.80
0.74 0.10 2.16 7.52 0.76 0.5 2701.00 2731.00 6.73 30.39 25.95 2.70 1.64
2901.00 2931.00 6.88 30.46 24.83 3.11 1.79

3100.00 3130.00 6.88 31.18 25.70 4.03 2.13
3200.00 3230.00 6.61 30.89 25.41 3.89 2.09
Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-144 3300.00 3330.00 6.50 31.82 27.53 3.47 1.95
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-045) 3400.00 3430.00 6.27 31.14 26.35 3.13 1.78
3500.00 3530.00 6.05 28.30 27.50 2.70 1.75

Electrical Schematic

LO RF

IF
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled REV. F
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.jspM151107
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MCA-35H+
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Performance Charts MCA-35H+
MCA-35H+ MCA-35H+
at IF of 30 MHz
CONVERSION LOSS L-R ISOLATION
10.0 60
LO=+14 dBm LO=+17 dBm LO=+20 dBm
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

9.0 50

ISOLATION (dB)
8.0 40

7.0 30

6.0 20

5.0 10
LO=+14dBm LO=+17dBm LO=+20dBm
4.0 0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

MCA-35H+ MCA-35H+
L-I ISOLATION RF VSWR
40 6.0
35 LO=+14 dBm LO=+17 dBm LO=+20 dBm

30 5.0
ISOLATION (dB)

25
4.0

VSWR
20
15 3.0

10
2.0
5 LO=+14 dBm LO=+17 dBm LO=+20 dBm

0 1.0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

MCA-35H+ MCA-35H+
LO VSWR IF VSWR
5.0
3.0
LO=+14 dBm LO=+17 dBm LO=+20 dBm LO=+14 dBm LO=+17 dBm LO=+20 dBm
4.0 2.5
VSWR

VSWR

3.0 2.0

2.0 1.5

1.0 1.0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 0 300 600 900 1200 1500
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

MCA-35H+ MCA-35H+
IP3 LO=2500 MHz
VARIABLE IF
27 9.0
8.0
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

25
7.0
23 6.0
IP3 (dBm)

5.0
21
4.0
19 3.0
2.0
17 LO=+14 dBm LO=+17 dBm LO=+20 dBm LO=+14 dBm LO=+17 dBm
1.0 LO=+20 dBm
15 0.0
1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 0 300 600 900 1200 1500
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)
Notes
A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document.
B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions.
C. The parts covered by this specification document 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

Mini-Circuits
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www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com