CMD179C3

®
16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Product Overview
The CMD179C3 is a general purpose double balanced
mixer in a leadless surface mount package that can be
used for up- and downconverting applications between
16 and 26 GHz. The CMD179C3 has very high isolation
to both the RF and IF ports due to the optimized balun
structures, and can operate with an LO drive level as low
as +9 dBm. The CMD179C3 can easily be configured as
an image reject mixer or single sideband modulator with
external hybrids and power splitters. Key Features
• Low Conversion Loss
• High Isolation
Functional Block Diagram • Wide IF Bandwidth
• Passive Double Balanced Topology
• Pb-Free RoHs Compliant 3x3 mm SMT Package

Ordering Information
Part No. Description
16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer,
CMD179C3
100 Piece 7” Reel
CMD179C3-EVB Evaluation Board

Electrical Performance (IF = 100 MHz, LO = +13 dBm, TA = 25 oC, F = 21 GHz)

Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO 16 - 26 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC 9 GHz
Conversion Loss 6.5 dB
LO to RF Isolation 40 dB
LO to IF Isolation 48 dB
RF to IF Isolation 26 dB
Input P1dB 10 dBm
Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, IF = 100 MHz

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16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Rating
RF / IF Input Power +21 dBm
LO Drive +21 dBm
Operating Temperature -40 to 85 °C
Storage Temperature -55 to 150 °C
Thermal Resistance, θJC 525 ºC/W
Power Dissipation, Pdiss 123 mW
Exceeding any one or combination of the maximum ratings may cause
permanent damage to the device.

Electrical Specifications (IF = 100 MHz, LO = +13 dBm, TA = 25 oC)

Parameter Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units
Frequency Range, RF & LO 18 - 24 16 - 26 GHz
Frequency Range, IF DC 9 DC 9 GHz
Conversion Loss 6.5 8 7 10 dB
Noise Figure (SSB) 6.5 8 7 10 dB
LO to RF Isolation 37 43 36 43 dB
LO to IF Isolation 38 48 29 43 dB
RF to IF Isolation 18 25 15 25 dB
Input P1dB 10 10 dBm
Input IP3 17 17 dBm
Unless otherwise noted, all measurements performed as a downconverter, IF = 100 MHz

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®
16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Typical Performance

Conversion Gain vs. Temperature, LO = +13 dBm, IF = 100 MHz USB

+25C
-2
+85C
-40C
-4

-6
Gain/dB
Conversion Gain/dB

-8
Conversion

-10

-12

-14

-16

-18

-20
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Frequency/GHz
Frequency/GHz

Isolation, LO = +13 dBm

0
RF/IF Isolation
-5
LO/IF Isolation
-10
LO/RF Isolation
-15

-20
Isolations/dB
Isolations/dB

-25

-30

-35

-40

-45

-50

-55

-60
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Frequency/GHz
Frequency/GHz

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16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Typical Performance

Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz USB

0

+9 dBm
-2
+11 dBm
+13 dBm
-4
+15 dBm

-6
Gain/dB
ConversionGain/dB

-8
Conversion

-10

-12

-14

-16

-18

-20
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Frequency/GHz
Frequency/GHz

Return Loss, LO = + 13 dBm

RF

LO
-5
Return Loss/dB
Loss/dB

-10
Return

-15

-20

-25
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Frequency/GHz

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16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Typical Performance

IF Bandwidth, LO = +13 dBm

Conversion Gain
-2
IF Return Loss

-4

-6
Response/dB
Response/dB

-8

-10

-12

-14

-16

-18

-20
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Frequency/GHz
Frequency/GHz

Upconverter Performance, Conversion Gain vs. LO Drive, IF input = 100 MHz

+9 dBm
-2 +11 dBm
+13 dBm
-4 +15 dBm

-6
Gain/dB
Conversion Gain/dB

-8
Conversion

-10

-12

-14

-16

-18

-20
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Frequency/GHz

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16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Typical Performance

Input IP3 vs. Temperature, LO = +15 dBm, IF = 100 MHz

22

20

18

16

14
Input IP3/dBm

+25C
12 +85C
-40C
10

0
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Frequency/GHz
Frequency/GHz

Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz

22

20

18

16

14
IP3/dBm
Input IP3/dBm

12 +13 dBm
+15 dBm
Input

10 +17 dBm

0
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Frequency/GHz
Frequency/GHz

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16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Typical Performance

Upconverter Performance, Input IP3 vs. LO Drive, IF = 100 MHz

22

20 +13 dBm
+15 dBm
18 +17 dBm

16
IP3/dBm

14
InputIP3/dBm

12
Input

10

0
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Frequency/GHz

Input P1dB, LO = +13 dBm, IF = 100 MHz USB

15

14

13

12

11

10
P1dB/dBm
Input P1dB/dBm

7
Input

0
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Frequency/GHz
Frequency/GHz

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Mechanical Information
Package Information and Dimensions

Notes:
1. All dimensions shown in mm.
2. Material: Black alumina
3. Lead finish
3.1. Ni: 8.89um max, 1.27um min
3.2. Pd:0.17um max, 0.07um min
3.3. Au: 0.254um max, 0.03um min
4. Marking
4.1. Line 1: Part number
4.1.1. Example: CMD179C3 shall be marked as 179
4.2. Line 2: Lot number
4.3. Line 3: Date code – Last 2 digits of the year of manufacture followed by a 2 digit week code
5. Alternate pin #1 identifier is a single square pad
6. Alternate die paddle may have chamfered corners

Recommended PCB Land Pattern

Qorvo recommends that the user develop the land pattern that will provide the best design for proper solder reflow and
device attach for their specific application. Please review Qorvo Application Note AN 105 for a recommended land pattern
approach.

Recommended Solder Reflow Profile

Qorvo recommends screen printing with belt furnace reflow to ensure proper solder reflow and device attach. Please
review Qorvo Application Note AN 102 for a recommended solder reflow profile.

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Vgg Vdd Vd
4 bit

CMD179C3
®
16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer
Vctl

Pin Description
45 deg
Pin Diagram 4 dB

Port B 4 bit

3 bit
Port A

4 dB 45 deg

45 deg
4 dB

Port B

Vgg Vdd Vd
3 bit
Port A

4 dB 45 deg

1 2 3 4 5 Vgg

Vdd Vdd Vdd

1
GND
2 3 4
Functional Description GB
Vctl Vdd Vdd

Vgg Vgg Vctl

Pin Function Description Schematic
GND
1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and LFT3
Ground Connect to RF / DC ground
die paddle LFT4
Vgg Vgg

LO
RF in RF out

2 LO This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50LOohms. RF

RF in RF out

This pin is DC coupled. For applications not requiring

operation to DC, this port should be DC blocked
IF
externally using a series capacitor whose value has
5 IF been chosen to pass the necessary IF frequency
range. For operation to DC, this pin must not source
or sink more than 16 mA of current or part non-
function or part failure may result.

RF

8 RF This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 ohms.

No connection required
10 - 12 N/C
These pins may be connected to RF / DC ground

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16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Applications Information

Evaluation Board
The circuit board shown has been developed for optimized assembly at Qorvo. A sufficient
number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. As surface
mount processes vary, careful process development is recommended.

Bill of Material

Designator Value Description

J1 - J3 SMA End Launch Connector
U1 CMD179C3 Fundamental Mixer
PCB 100435 Evaluation PCB

GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should be
observed during handling, assembly and test.
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16-26 GHz Fundamental Mixer

Handling Precautions
Parameter Rating Standard
ESD – Human Body Model (HBM) Class 1A ESDA / JEDEC JS-001-2012 Caution!
JEDEC standard IPC/JEDEC ESD-Sensitive Device
MSL – Moisture Sensitivity Level Level 1
J-STD-020

RoHS Compliance
This part is compliant with 2011/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment) as amended by Directive 2015/863/EU.

This product also has the following attributes:

• Lead Free
• Antimony Free
• TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
• SVHC Free
• Halogen Free
• PFOS Free

Contact Information
For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations:
Web: www.qorvo.com
Tel: 1-844-890-8163
Email: [email protected]

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