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RF mixers useful informations
The passive mixers are versatile and very useful components, they are suitable for other applications in addition to theirs classic, some of these applications are well known but others a little less. Here follows some little tips on how to best use them.
Balanced Modulator Demodulator DSB |
Balanced mixers and modulators are substantially equal, mixers are also used as audio modulators or demodulators provided that the IF port is DC coupled, in fact some years ago they were called also as balaced modulators (see VHF Commication magazine 2-96). | ![]() in the reverse mode as demodulator |
Phase detector | Applying two identical frequencies are identical to the RF and OL ports, in IF there will be d.c. voltage proportional to the phase difference of the two signals. This is obviously valid only for those mixers who have the IF port coupled in d.c.. The early synthesizers in the 60s had the phase comparator made by a balaced mixer. Some mixers have a positive polarity output other negative, eg. SBL-1 and SRA-1 have negative polarity with offset of 1mV. |
![]() relative phase between two signals |
PSK QPSK Modulator Demodulator |
In simple words we can say that two mixers, a 0° hybrid and a 90° hybrid can form a modulator or demodulator for digital signals, this happened for example at the beginning with the first GSM module. In this case, however, the bandwidth is limited to 10-15% of the mixer bandwdth. | ![]() |
Attenuator and Limiter |
By applying a signal to the LO port with RF output port it is possible, through the IF input port, make an attenuation with typical range of 3 - 40 dB. The same function is as limiter, pulse modulator, etc.. For example, the mixer SRA-1 and SBL-1 have the minimum attenuation at 3dB with 20 mA of bias. | ![]() |
For more informations see the manufacturers' catalogues about balanced mixers like: Merrimac, Ma-Com, Anzac, RHG, Mini-Circuits, etc… there are often available many application notes of considerable interest.
Suggestions on how to use passive mixers
Order code: | MDC-149 |
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RF coaxial mixer, SMA female connectors M/A-COM MDC-149 SMA |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 10 - 1500 MHz |
LO frequency: | 10 - 1500 MHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 1500 MHz |
LO power level: | 7 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 10 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -55 / +85 |
Mounting style: | coaxial |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | MDC-162 |
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RF coaxial mixer, SMA female connectors M/A-COM MDC-162 |
RF frequency: | 1 - 7 GHz |
LO frequency: | 1 - 7 GHz |
IF frequency: | 10 - 2000 MHz |
LO power level: | 13 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 8.5 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -55 / +85 |
Mounting style: | coaxial |
Mixer type: | termination insensitive |
Order code: | MIX-3G4 |
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RF coaxial mixer, SMA female connectors |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 1 - 3400 MHz |
LO frequency: | 1 - 3400 MHz |
IF frequency: | 1 - 2000 MHz |
LO power level: | 10 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 11 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -54 / +85 |
Mounting style: | coaxial |
Mixer type: | double-balanced, termination insensitive |
Order code: | MIXER-23G-A |
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Sub-harmonic UP/DOWN mixer, +15 dBm, 17.6 - 24.4 GHz Alcatel 487264419F |
Conditions: | N- (The product is brand new but it comes from an old production) |
RF frequency: | 17.6 - 24.4 GHz |
LO frequency: | 8.8 - 12.6 GHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 2.5 GHz |
LO power level: | 15 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 16 dB |
Mounting style: | coaxial |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | MM96PL-15 |
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RF coaxial mixer, SMA female connectors Spectrum Microwave MM96PL-15 |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 2 - 18 GHz |
LO frequency: | 2 - 18 GHz |
IF frequency: | 2 - 8 GHz |
LO power level: | 13 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 10.5 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -55 / +100 |
Mounting style: | coaxial |
Mixer type: | triple-balanced |
Order code: | MX5510 |
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RF coaxial mixer, SMA female connectors Signal Technology Corp MX5510 |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 2 - 8 GHz |
LO frequency: | 2 - 8 GHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 4 GHz |
LO power level: | 13 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 10 dB |
Mounting style: | coaxial |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | MXR-3EF-02D |
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SMD RF mixer TRAK Microwave MXR/3EF-02D |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 1 - 2000 MHz |
LO frequency: | 1 - 2000 MHz |
IF frequency: | 1 - 1000 MHz |
LO power level: | 10 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 7.4 dB |
Mounting style: | SMD |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | PAM-42 |
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Flatpack RF mixer Mini-Circuits PAM-42 |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 2000 - 4200 MHz |
LO frequency: | 2000 - 4200 MHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 1300 MHz |
LO power level: | 7 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 8.5 dB |
Mounting style: | flatpack |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | RAY-11 |
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Plug-in RF mixer Mini-Circuits RAY-11 |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 100 - 2500 MHz |
LO frequency: | 100 - 2500 MHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 500 MHz |
LO power level: | 23 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 9 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -55 / +100 |
Mounting style: | plug-in |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | RAY-3 |
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Plug-in RF mixer Mini-Circuits RAY-3 |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 0.07 - 200 MHz |
LO frequency: | 0.07 - 200 MHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 200 MHz |
LO power level: | 23 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 8 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -55 / +100 |
Mounting style: | plug-in |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | RMS-1 |
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SMD RF mixer Mini-Circuits RMS-1 |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 0.5 - 500 MHz |
LO frequency: | 0.5 - 500 MHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 500 MHz |
LO power level: | 7 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 8.5 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -40 / +85 |
Mounting style: | SMD |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | RMS-11X |
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SMD RF mixer Mini-Circuits RMS-11X |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 5 - 1900 MHz |
LO frequency: | 5 - 1900 MHz |
IF frequency: | 5 - 1000 MHz |
LO power level: | 7 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 9.8 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -40 / +85 |
Mounting style: | SMD |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | RMS-1H |
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SMD RF mixer Mini-Circuits RMS-1H |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 2 - 500 MHz |
LO frequency: | 2 - 500 MHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 500 MHz |
LO power level: | 17 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 8.5 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -40 / +85 |
Mounting style: | SMD |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | RMS-1LH |
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SMD RF mixer Mini-Circuits RMS-1LH |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 2 - 500 MHz |
LO frequency: | 2 - 500 MHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 500 MHz |
LO power level: | 10 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 8 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -40 / +85 |
Mounting style: | SMD |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |
Order code: | RMS-30 |
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SMD RF mixer Mini-Circuits RMS-30 |
Conditions: | N (The product is brand new) |
RF frequency: | 200 - 3000 MHz |
LO frequency: | 200 - 3000 MHz |
IF frequency: | dc - 1000 MHz |
LO power level: | 7 dBm |
Max. conversion loss: | 9.8 dB |
Operating temperature (°C): | -40 / +85 |
Mounting style: | SMD |
Mixer type: | double-balanced |