MD54-0003

M/A-COM's MD54-0003 is a passive mixer that achieves the performance of a double balanced diode mixer in a low cost surface mount plastic SOIC 8-lead package. The MD54-0003 is ideally suited for use where high level RF signals and very wide dynamic range are required. Typical applications include frequency up/down conversion, modulation, demodulation in systems such as base station receivers and transmitters for DCS1800, PCS and PHS applications. The MD54-0003 uses FETs as mixing elements to achieve very wide dynamic range in a low cost plastic package. The mixer operates with LO drive levels of +11 dBm to +23 dBm. No DC bias is required. M/A-COM's MD54-0003 is fabricated using a mature 1-micron GaAs process. The process features full IC passivation for increased performance and reliability.