Vishay Intertechnology RF/Microwave Mixers 0

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Part RoHS Manufacturer RF or Microwave Device Type Mounting Feature No. of Terminals Package Body Material Technology Screening Level Maximum Input Power (CW) Maximum Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Maximum Supply Current Construction Power Supplies (V) Package Equivalence Code Characteristic Impedance Sub-Category Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish Maximum Conversion Loss Additional Features JESD-609 Code Minimum Operating Frequency Maximum Operating Frequency
RF/Microwave Mixers

RF/microwave mixers are electronic devices used in radio frequency (RF) and microwave systems to convert one frequency to another. They perform frequency translation by multiplying two input signals, a local oscillator (LO) signal and a radio frequency (RF) or intermediate frequency (IF) signal, to produce an output signal that has the sum and difference frequencies of the inputs.

RF/microwave mixers are commonly used in a variety of applications, including frequency conversion, phase detection, modulation and demodulation, and signal generation. They are widely used in telecommunications, radar systems, navigation systems, and satellite communication systems.

RF/microwave mixers are available in various types, including diode mixers, transistor mixers, and monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) mixers. The choice of mixer depends on the application requirements, such as the desired frequency range, signal bandwidth, conversion gain, and noise figure.