Title :
Low-distortion downconvertor using varactor diodes
Author_Institution :
Technische Universitÿt Braunschweig, Institut fÿr Hochfrequenztechnik, Braunschweig, West Germany
Abstract :
A balanced varactor downconvertor for a 6.8 GHz input signal is described. Measured intermodulation and conversion performance are given. Compared to Schottky-diode mixers this downconvertor has a considerably higher 3rd-order intercept point.
Keywords :
frequency convertors; solid-state microwave circuits; varactors; 3rd order intercept point; 6.8 GHz input signal; intermodulation; low distortion downconvertor; varactor diodes;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19780206
