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Part	Manufacturer	RF or Microwave Device Type	Mounting Feature	No. of Terminals	Package Body Material	Technology	Maximum RF Output Frequency	Maximum Supply Current	Minimum RF Output Frequency	Construction	Minimum RF Input Frequency	Power Supplies (V)	Package Equivalence Code	Characteristic Impedance	Sub-Category	Minimum Up Conversion Gain	Maximum Operating Temperature	Minimum Down Conversion Gain	Maximum Output Power	Minimum Intermediate Frequency (IF)	Maximum RF Input Frequency	Minimum Operating Temperature	Terminal Finish	LO Tunable	Maximum Noise Figure	Additional Features	JESD-609 Code	Minimum Input Power (CW)	Maximum Intermediate Frequency (IF)
HMC815LC5TR	Analog Devices	UP CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	32	CERAMIC	GAAS		300 mA				4.5	LCC32,.2SQ,20		RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters		85 Cel					-55 Cel
HMC710LC5RTR	Analog Devices		SURFACE MOUNT	32	CERAMIC	GAAS		108 mA				5	LCC32,.2SQ,20		RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters		85 Cel					-55 Cel
HMC6505ALC5TR-R5	Analog Devices	UP CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	32	CERAMIC	GAAS	8600 MHz		5500 MHz	COMPONENT		5	LCC32,.2SQ,20	50 ohm		12 dB	85 Cel		22 dBm	0 MHz		-40 Cel	TUNGSTEN NICKEL GOLD	YES				10 dBm	3000 MHz
ADMV1012AEZ	Analog Devices	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	32	CERAMIC	GAAS				COMPONENT	17500 MHz	3	LCC32,.2SQ,20	50 ohm			85 Cel	10.5 dB		2500 MHz	24000 MHz	-40 Cel		YES	4 dB			15 dBm	3500 MHz
HMC570LC5RTR	Analog Devices		SURFACE MOUNT	32	CERAMIC	GAAS		150 mA				3.5	LCC32,.2SQ,20		RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters		85 Cel					-55 Cel
LA7784FN	Onsemi		SURFACE MOUNT	32	PLASTIC/EPOXY							5	LCC32,.2SQ,16		RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters		70 Cel					-20 Cel
STA5630	STMicroelectronics		SURFACE MOUNT	32	PLASTIC/EPOXY	CMOS						1.8	LCC32,.2SQ,20		RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters		85 Cel					-40 Cel	Silver (Ag)				e4
SA9503	NXP Semiconductors	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	32	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS		34.5 mA		COMPONENT	869 MHz	3	LCC32,.16SQ,20		RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters		85 Cel	10.5 dB		50 MHz	894 MHz	-40 Cel		NO	11 dB	DOWN CONVERSION GAIN FOR FM IS 6.5			300 MHz
UPC3228T5S-E1-A	Renesas Electronics		SURFACE MOUNT	32	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BIPOLAR		110 mA				5	LCC32,.2SQ,16		RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters		80 Cel					-20 Cel

RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters

RF/microwave up/down converters are electronic devices that can convert high frequency (HF) signals to a lower frequency or vice versa. These converters are essential components of modern communication systems, where the frequency of the signal needs to be changed to enable transmission and reception. The up/down conversion process can be achieved through a variety of methods, including heterodyne mixing, direct mixing, and superheterodyne mixing.

Heterodyne mixing involves mixing the incoming signal with a local oscillator signal to generate an intermediate frequency (IF) signal. This method is widely used in superheterodyne receivers and is often used in upconversion. Direct mixing involves converting the frequency of the input signal to the desired frequency using a nonlinear device such as a diode. This method is often used in frequency synthesizers and mixers.

Superheterodyne mixing combines the advantages of heterodyne and direct mixing to achieve high sensitivity and selectivity. In a superheterodyne receiver, the incoming signal is mixed with a local oscillator signal to produce an IF signal, which is then amplified and demodulated. Superheterodyne mixing is also used in frequency upconversion, where the input signal is mixed with a local oscillator signal to produce the desired output frequency.

RF/microwave up/down converters are used in a variety of applications, including wireless communication systems, satellite communication systems, radar systems, and test and measurement equipment. They are available in various forms, including integrated circuits (ICs), modules, and subsystems, and can operate at a range of frequencies, from a few megahertz to several gigahertz.