Surface Mount

MBA-15L+
Frequency Mixer MBA-15L
Level 4 (LO Power +4 dBm) 1200 to 2400 MHz

Maximum Ratings Features

Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C • excellent temperature stability
CASE STYLE: SM2
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C • excellent performance repeatability
• leads with strain relief
RF Power 50mW • very low cost +RoHS Compliant
IF Current 40mA • ultra low height, 0.07” The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. • aqueous washable for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
• protected by US Patent 5,534,830
Pin Connections
LO 10 Applications
• wireless local loop
RF 5 • PCN/PCS/wideband CDMA
IF 3 • WLAN
GROUND 1,2,4,6,7,8,9 • satellite communication
• ISM band
• PCMCIA Electrical Specifications
Outline Drawing
FREQUENCY CONVERSION LOSS LO-RF ISOLATION LO-IF ISOLATION IP3
(MHz) (dB) (dB) (dB) at center
band
LO/RF IF (dBm)
fL-fU —
X σ Max. Typ. Min. Typ. Min. Typ.
1200-2400 DC-600 6.5 0.1 8.5 27 15 20 10 10
1 dB COMP.: 0 dBm typ.

Typical Performance Data

Frequency Conversion Isolation Isolation VSWR VSWR
PCB Land Pattern (MHz) Loss L-R L-I RF Port LO Port
(dB) (dB) (dB) (:1) (:1)
LO LO LO LO LO
RF LO +4dBm +4dBm +4dBm +4dBm +4dBm

1200.00 1230.00 7.05 30.80 13.30 3.79 3.71

1250.00 1280.00 7.08 30.00 14.10 3.21 3.57
1300.00 1330.00 6.41 30.10 14.90 3.06 3.50
1350.00 1380.00 6.42 29.80 16.10 2.72 3.01
1400.00 1430.00 6.02 29.60 16.80 2.49 2.76
Suggested Layout,
Tolerance to be within ±.002 1450.00 1480.00 6.12 29.00 17.50 2.37 2.55
1500.00 1530.00 5.89 27.90 18.70 2.25 2.37
1600.00 1630.00 5.74 27.00 20.20 1.94 1.99
Outline Dimensions ( inch
mm )
1700.00
1800.00
1730.00
1830.00
5.56
5.69
27.50
27.00
21.70
22.00
1.73
1.52
1.66
1.46
A B C D E F G H
1900.00 1930.00 5.64 27.00 21.70 1.35 1.25
.250 .300 .095 .290 .050 .015 .050 .060
6.35 7.62 2.41 7.37 1.27 0.38 1.27 1.52
2000.00 2030.00 5.79 27.10 21.00 1.29 1.11
J K L M N P Q R wt 2100.00 2130.00 5.78 26.50 19.90 1.26 1.03
.030 .080 .300 .100 .020 .015 .070 .014 grams 2150.00 2180.00 5.82 25.70 19.30 1.26 1.02
0.76 2.03 7.62 2.54 0.51 0.38 1.78 0.36 0.3 2200.00 2230.00 6.01 25.60 19.10 1.32 1.02

2250.00 2280.00 6.13 25.20 18.40 1.44 1.02

Demo Board MCL P/N: TB-99 2300.00 2330.00 6.43 25.30 17.60 1.64 1.02
Suggested PCB Layout (PL-066) 2350.00 2380.00 6.88 25.00 17.00 1.80 1.06
2400.00 2430.00 7.16 24.60 16.30 1.87 1.09
2500.00 2530.00 6.70 24.10 14.90 1.94 1.21

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
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.jsp
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Performance Charts MBA-15L
MBA-15L MBA-15L
at IF Freq of 30 MHz
CONVERSION LOSS L-R ISOLATION
10.0 50
LO=+1dBm LO=+4dBm LO=+7dBm
CONVERSION LOSS (dB)

9.0 45 LO=+1dBm LO=+4dBm LO=+7dBm

ISOLATION (dB)
40
8.0
35
7.0
30
6.0
25

5.0 20
1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

MBA-15L MBA-15L
L-I ISOLATION RF VSWR
25 5.0
4.5 LO=+1dBm
LO=+4dBm
4.0
ISOLATION (dB)

LO=+7dBm
20
3.5
VSWR 3.0
2.5
15
2.0
LO=+1dBm LO=+4dBm LO=+7dBm 1.5
10 1.0
1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz)

MBA-15L
LO VSWR
7.0
LO=+1dBm
6.0 LO=+4dBm
LO=+7dBm
5.0
VSWR

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0
1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600
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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