UP CONVERTER RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters 107

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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 Voltage Standing Wave Ratio	Maximum Supply Current	Minimum RF Output Frequency	Construction	Power Supplies (V)	Package Equivalence Code	Characteristic Impedance	Sub-Category	Minimum Up Conversion Gain	Maximum Operating Temperature	Maximum Output Power	Minimum Intermediate Frequency (IF)	Minimum Operating Temperature	Terminal Finish	LO Tunable	Maximum Noise Figure	Additional Features	JESD-609 Code	Maximum Intermediate Frequency (IF)
MAX2661EUT-T	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	6	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BIPOLAR	2500 MHz	2.2	11.3 mA	400 MHz	COMPONENT	3/5	TSOP6,.11,37	50 ohm	RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters	7 dB	85 Cel		40 MHz	-40 Cel	TIN LEAD	NO	11.8 dB		e0	500 MHz
MAX2673EUA-T	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER					2500 MHz	2.2		400 MHz	COMPONENT			50 ohm		7.8 dB	85 Cel		40 MHz	-40 Cel	TIN LEAD	NO	10.4 dB		e0	500 MHz
MAX2720EUP-T	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER					2100 MHz	2		1700 MHz	COMPONENT			50 ohm			85 Cel	-6 dBm	850 MHz	-40 Cel	TIN LEAD	YES			e0	2100 MHz
MAX2721EUP+	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER					2500 MHz	2		2100 MHz	COMPONENT			50 ohm			85 Cel	-2.5 dBm	1050 MHz	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	YES			e3	2500 MHz
MAX2663EUT+	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER																			MATTE TIN				e3
MAX2663EUT+T	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER					2500 MHz	2.1		400 MHz	COMPONENT			50 ohm		-.1 dB	85 Cel		40 MHz	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	NO	12.7 dB		e3	500 MHz
MAX2720EUP+	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER					2100 MHz	2		1700 MHz	COMPONENT			50 ohm			85 Cel	-6 dBm	850 MHz	-40 Cel	MATTE TIN	YES			e3	2100 MHz
MAX2721EUP-T	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER					2500 MHz	2		2100 MHz	COMPONENT			50 ohm			85 Cel	-2.5 dBm	1050 MHz	-40 Cel	TIN LEAD	YES			e0	2500 MHz
MAX2720EUP	Maxim Integrated	UP CONVERTER					2100 MHz	2		1700 MHz	COMPONENT			50 ohm			85 Cel	-6 dBm	850 MHz	-40 Cel	Tin/Lead (Sn85Pb15)	YES			e0	2100 MHz
TA4103F	Toshiba	UP CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	8	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BIPOLAR			33 mA			3	TSSOP8,.16		RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters		85 Cel			-40 Cel	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)				e0
HPMX-7201-TR1	Broadcom	UP CONVERTER					849 MHz			824 MHz	COMPONENT			50 ohm			85 Cel			-40 Cel	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)	YES		IT CAN ALSO OPERATE AT 1850 TO 1910 MHZ	e0

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.