Plug-In

Frequency Mixer TFM-3+

Level 7 (LO Power +7 dBm) 0.04 to 400 MHz

Maximum Ratings Features Generic photo used for illustration purposes only
Operating Temperature -55°C to 100°C • low conversion loss, 4.70 dB typ. CASE STYLE: B02
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C • excellent isolation, 50 dB typ. L-R, 45 dB typ. L-I
RF Power 50mW
• rugged welded construction
• hermetically sealed +RoHS Compliant
IF Current 40mA • phase detection, positive polarity The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications

Pin Connections Applications

LO 4 • VHF/UHF
RF 1 • aviation
IF 2 • federal & defense communications
GROUND 3
CASE GROUND 3 Electrical Specifications
FREQUENCY CONVERSION LOSS LO-RF ISOLATION LO-IF ISOLATION
(MHz) (dB) (dB) (dB)
Outline Drawing
Mid-Band
LO/RF IF m Total L M U L M U
— Range
fL-fU X σ Max. Max. Typ. Min. Typ. Min. Typ. Min. Typ. Min. Typ. Min. Typ. Min.
0.04-400* DC-400 4.70 0.06 7.0 8.0 60 50 50 35 35 25 55 40 45 30 35 25
1 dB COMP.: +1 dBm typ. L = low range [fL to 10 fL] M = mid range [10 fL to fU/2] U = upper range [fU/2 to fU]
*Below 10°C, fL is 0.2 MHz m= mid band [2fL to fU/2]
For phase detection, DC output polarity is positive
with in-phase LO and RF signals.

Typical Performance Data

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 +7dBm +7dBm +7dBm +7dBm +7dBm

0.04 30.04 6.15 >67.00 >67.00 1.24 2.69

0.05 30.05 5.52 >67.00 >67.00 1.25 2.55
0.07 30.07 5.12 >67.00 >67.00 1.25 2.67
0.10 30.10 4.92 >67.00 >67.00 1.24 2.63
0.50 30.50 4.77 >67.00 >67.00 1.23 2.55

Outline Dimensions ( inch

mm ) 1.00 31.00 4.76 >67.00 63.53 1.23 2.45
5.00 35.00 4.75 >67.00 60.91 1.21 2.48
A B C D E F 10.00 40.00 4.75 >67.00 60.97 1.21 2.42
.480 .500 .240 .255 .210 .230 20.00 50.00 4.74 >67.00 58.52 1.19 2.42
60.87 90.87 4.73 50.40 49.37 1.18 2.36
12.19 12.70 6.10 6.48 5.33 5.84
G H J K L wt 100.00 70.00 4.63 44.80 44.05 1.16 2.38
162.61 132.61 4.79 39.22 39.87 1.15 2.46
.16 .100 .14 .20 .020 grams 200.00 170.00 4.95 37.18 37.86 1.13 2.40
4.06 2.54 3.56 5.08 0.51 1.9 230.44 200.44 4.89 35.78 37.67 1.13 2.42
281.31 251.31 5.05 33.68 35.71 1.13 2.41

315.23 285.23 5.25 34.22 33.98 1.14 2.56

349.14 319.14 5.32 35.64 34.07 1.14 2.63
366.10 336.10 5.37 35.56 34.58 1.14 2.68
383.05 353.05 5.44 35.25 34.26 1.15 2.69
400.00 370.00 5.56 34.72 32.46 1.15 2.76

Electrical Schematic

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 REV. B
M151107

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 Performance Charts TFM-3+
TFM-3 TFM-3
at IF Freq of 30 MHz CONVERSION LOSS L-R ISOLATION
7.0 80
LO=+4 dBm LO=+7 dBm LO=+10 dBm
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

6.5 70

60

ISOLATION (dB)
6.0
50
5.5
40
5.0
30
4.5 20
LO=+4 dBm LO=+7 dBm LO=+10 dBm
4.0 10
0 100 200 300 400 0 100 200 300 400
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

TFM-3 TFM-3
L-I ISOLATION RF VSWR
80 1.5
70 LO=+4 dBm LO=+7 dBm LO=+10 dBm
1.4
60
ISOLATION (dB)

50 1.3
40 VSWR
30 1.2

20
1.1
10 LO=+4 dBm LO=+7 dBm LO=+10 dBm
0 1.0
0 100 200 300 400 0 100 200 300 400
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

TFM-3 TFM-3
LO VSWR IF VSWR
5.0 2.6
4.5 LO=+4 dBm LO=+7 dBm LO=+10 dBm 2.4
4.0 2.2
3.5 2.0
VSWR

VSWR

3.0 1.8
2.5 1.6
2.0 1.4
1.5 1.2 LO=+4 dBm LO=+7 dBm LO=+10 dBm
1.0 1.0
0 100 200 300 400 0 100 200 300 400
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

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