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RF Component & Device Test Series: RF Mixer Testing
Key Mixer Performance Parameters RF Mixers are 3-port frequency translation circuits that “mix” the signal inputs from two of its ports and outputs a third signal, along with other products, that is a function of the two inputs. We offer a variety of RF mixer types including 2.92mm mixers, SMA mixers, field replaceable 2.92mm mixers, and field replaceable SMA mixers. These...
Signal Chain Discussion Series: Baluns & RF Transformers
baluns RF transformers provide the very useful functions of an impedance transformation and a voltage step-up or step-down depending on the transformer design. RF transformers may have multiple conductive pathways, each with a unique coupling ratio, which can be used to realize complex impedance or voltage transformations. Common uses for RF transformers are to efficiently...