Title :
Double balanced, coplanar, image rejection mixer uses monolithic MESFET quad
Author :
Neuf, D. ; Spohrer, S.
Author_Institution :
RHG, Deer Park, NY, USA
Abstract :
A coplanar double balanced image rejection mixer with an input 1 dB compression level of +10 dBm is described which uses two MESFET ring quads with only +10 dBm LO (local oscillator) power. It is considerably more efficient in terms of LO power when compared to Schottky diodes. Eigen-circuits are used to model the balun performance.<>
Keywords :
MMIC; field effect integrated circuits; mixers (circuits); strip line components; LO power; MESFET ring quads; balun performance; coplanar double balanced image rejection mixer; eigen circuits; input 1 dB compression level; monolithic MESFET quad; Assembly; Circuit noise; Costs; Impedance matching; MESFETs; Microwave integrated circuits; Microwave theory and techniques; Noise level; Radio frequency; Schottky diodes;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1991., IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-591-1
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1991.147138
