New, Marki Microwave MMIC T3 Mixer Sets New Bar for IP3

Since Marki first introduced small form factor Microlithic and MMIC mixers, we have received the same question over and over again: when can you do that with the T3? 

We have written extensively about the features and benefits of the T3 mixer:
  • Highest available two tone intermodulation distortion (IP3).
  • Excellent single tone spurious prevention and suppression.
  • Flexible LO drive requirements.
  • Broadband overlapping LO/RF/IF bands.
  • Low conversion loss for higher dynamic range.
The T3 also has some drawbacks related to size, repeatability, availability, and pricing due to the fact that it is a complex, handbuilt product. The benefits of MMICs are well known:
  • Small form factor.
  • Scaleable volume production.
  • Repeatability.
  • RoHS compliant.
  • Good volume price breaks.

Now for the first time ever Marki is combining the benefits of the T3 mixer circuit topology with the benefits of MMIC production technology in the MMIC T3 (MT3) product line. Now the world's highest performance mixer is now also the easiest mixer to use. These new T3s offer even higher IP3 than the existing T3 mixers, which are the best in the world.
The initial launch of MT3 products includes two major types. The first, including the MT3-0113LCQG and the MT3-0113HCQG, are form-fit replacements for our legacy T3 surface mount components. They offer RF/LO coverage from 1-13GHz using on-chip capacitively coupled baluns. An additional off chip magnetically assisted transmission line transformer balun offers IF coverage from 10MHz to 7GHz.
The second type is for customers that do not require IF frequencies below 1GHz.  The MT3H-0113HCH and MT3H-0113HS offer a completely integrated solution using on-chip baluns for all three ports. This MMIC is available both as a standalone chip and in a connectorised package.
All models offer incredible IP3 suppression, low conversion loss, excellent spurious suppression, flexible LO drive requirements, and all of the benefits traditionally associated with the T3.