CHR2296

36-40GHz Down Converter

Ref. : DSCHR22961192 - 11 Jul 11

2/6

Specifications subject to change without notice

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Electrical Characteristics for Broadband Operation

Tamb = +25°C, Vd = 3.5V

Symbol

Parameter

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

RF frequency range

36

40

GHz

LO frequency range

17

20

GHz

IF frequency range

DC

1.5

GHz

Conversion gain

(1)

9

11

dB

NF

Noise Figure, for IF>0.1GHz

(1)

5

dB

LO Input power

+10

dBm

Img Sup

Image Suppression

13

15

dBc

P1dB

Input power at 1dB gain compression

-10

dBm

LO

VSWR

Input LO VSWR

(1)

2.0:1

RF

VSWR

Input RF VSWR

(1)

3.0:1

Id

Bias current

(2)

110

mA

(1) On Wafer measurements

(2) Current source biasing network is recommended. Optimum performances for Idm =

50mA and Idl = 60mA

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Tamb. = 25°C (1)

Symbol

Parameter

Values

Unit

Vd

Maximum drain bias voltage

4.0

V

Id

Maximum drain bias current

200

mA

Vg

Gate bias voltage

-2.0 to +0.4

V

Vgd

Minimum negative gate drain voltage ( Vg

– Vd)

-5

V

Pin

Maximum peak input power overdrive (2)

+15

dBm

Tch

Maximum channel temperature

175

°C

Ta

Operating temperature range

-40 to +85

°C

Tstg

Storage temperature range

-55 to +125

°C

(1) Operation of this device above anyone of these parameters may cause permanent

damage.

(2) Duration < 1s.