Coaxial Frequency Mixer Level 10 (LO Power +10 dBm) 10 to 3000 MHz ZFM-15+ ZFM-15

Category: Electronics, Minicircuits, RF Microwave Devices

Overview

The datasheet presents the ZFM-15+ and ZFM-15 Coaxial Frequency Mixers, which are designed to operate with a Local Oscillator (LO) power level of +10 dBm across a frequency range of 10 MHz to 3000 MHz. Notable for their low conversion loss and wide bandwidth, these mixers serve several applications including cellular, GPS, MMDS, ISM, and instrumentation systems.

Specifications

Key specifications detailed in the datasheet include:

Operating Temperature: 55°C to 100°C
Storage Temperature: 55°C to 100°C
RF Power: 50mW
IF Current: 40mA

Exceeding these ratings may result in permanent damage to the device.

Features and Applications

The frequency mixers boast the following features:

Low Conversion Loss: Typically 6.13 dB
LO-RF Isolation: Typically 35 dB
LO-IF Isolation: Typically 30 dB
Wideband Capability: Supports 10 to 3000 MHz frequency range
Rugged shielded casing

These features make the ZFM-15+ and ZFM-15 suitable for various industrial applications, as indicated above.

Electrical Specifications

The electrical characteristics over the frequency range includes:

Conversion Loss: 6 to 6.3 dB maximum from 10-3000 MHz
LO-RF Isolation: 8 dB minimum for 0-800 MHz range
LO-IF Isolation: 8.5 dB minimum for 0-800 MHz range

Typical Performance Data

Performance data is provided for a range of frequencies within the operational band:

Frequencies like 25.08 and 131 MHz exhibit conversion losses of 29.74 dB and 35.93 dB, respectively
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) for the RF and LO Ports ranging from 1.42 to 2.85
LO-RF and LO-IF isolation performance is detailed for specific frequency points

Compliance and Quality

These mixers comply with RoHS standards, with the + suffix indicating RoHS compliance. The datasheet emphasizes that unspecified performance attributes or conditions are not part of the specification, and that electrical specifications and performance data are derived from established test criteria.

The datasheet concludes with a note on Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms & conditions, encouraging users to review the full statement on Mini-Circuits’ website.