M67

RF Mixers Overview

The M67 is a double-balanced mixer designed for military, commercial, and test equipment applications. It utilizes Schottky ring quad diodes with broadband soft dielectric and ferrite baluns to achieve high performance. The device supports an LO frequency range of 7 to 17 GHz, RF from 9 to 15 GHz, and IF from DC to 2.5 GHz. It requires a nominal LO drive of +10 dBm and typically exhibits a noise figure of 6.5 dB. The IF port is DC coupled to the diodes, enabling use as a phase detector or bi-phase modulator.

RF Mixers Feature Summary

• Double-balanced architecture using Schottky ring quad diodes
• Broadband soft dielectric and ferrite balun design
• DC-coupled IF port for phase detection and modulation

RF Mixers Applications

• Military equipment systems
• Commercial communication systems
• Test and measurement equipment

RF Mixers Procurement Notes

Verify specific ordering suffixes against official MACOM documentation to ensure correct package and environmental screening options. Confirm that required MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-202, or MIL-DTL-28837 screening levels are explicitly stated in the purchase order. Ensure compatibility with manual or semi-automated assembly processes due to internal high-temperature solder and welded construction methods.

RF Mixers Selection Notes

Select this component when a double-balanced mixer is required for frequencies between 7 and 17 GHz LO input. Consider the DC-coupled IF port if phase detection or bi-phase modulation functionality is needed alongside mixing. Evaluate the typical 6.5 dB noise figure against system sensitivity requirements. Verify that the +10 dBm nominal LO drive level aligns with available local oscillator power sources.

RF Mixers Part Context

MACOM Technology Solutions manufactures semiconductor devices for telecommunications, industrial, defense, and data center industries. The M67 belongs to their portfolio of radio, microwave, and millimeter-wave components. This specific part is a discrete double-balanced mixer utilizing GaAs diode technology, distinct from integrated chipset solutions offered by the manufacturer.

RF Mixers Replacement Considerations

Publicly confirmed substitute part numbers are not available in the provided source material. Consult factory resources for potential alternatives.