CMD179C3
16-26 GHz (Ku, K Band) Fundamental Mixer MMIC
Key Features
- High isolation
- Low conversion loss
- Passive double balanced topology
- Pb-free RoHS compliant 3x3 mm SMT package
- Positive gain slope
- Wide IF bandwidth
Qorvo's CMD179C3 is a general purpose double balanced mixer MMIC in a leadless surface mount (SMT) package that can be used for up- and downconverting applications between 16 and 26 GHz. The CMD179C3 MMIC 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.
Typical Applications
- Electronic Warfare (EW)
- Ku Band Radar
- K Band Radar
- Space
- Satellite Communications (Satcom)
- Test & Measurement
Product Categories
| Type | Fundamental |
| RF Min(GHz) | 16 |
| RF Max(GHz) | 26 |
| IF Min(GHz) | DC |
| IF Max(GHz) | 9 |
| LO Min(GHz) | 16 |
| LO Max(GHz) | 26 |
| Conversion Gain(dB) | -6.5 |
| LO Drive(dBm) | 13 |
| IIP3(dBm) | 17 |
| LO-RF Isolation(dB) | 40 |
| LO-IF Isolation(dB) | 48 |
| Package Type | Ceramic QFN |
| Package(mm) | 3.0 x 3.0 |
| RoHS | Yes |
| Lead Free | Yes |
| ITAR Restricted | No |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
Keysight Model Library
This product is included in our Keysight PathWave System Design (SystemVue) and PathWave RF Synthesis (Genesys) compatible component libraries.
X-Microwave Design System
This product is available as an X-Microwave Block (X-MWblock) for evaluation.
X-MWblocks are RF and microwave "drop-in" components that can be used individually for prototyping or in production assemblies. X-MWblocks are easy to test, integrate, align, and configure to 60 GHz and beyond. No messy sweat soldering or silver epoxy processes are required. X-MWblocks are highly characterized with S-parameter models and connect with a patented solder-less interconnect technology.