products:

Function:
An Up-Converter translates an information-carrying signal from a lower (IF) frequency to a higher frequency, often the frequency of transmission, by mixing the IF signal with a Local Oscillator (LO) signal to create a signal at the sum of these two frequencies.

Schematic Symbol:

Key Specifications Input Intercept Point Range: -20 to +15 dBm Undesired signals Range: -10 to -100 dBc Conversion Gain(or Loss) Range: -10 to +20 dB (-7 dB for diode mixers) Noise Figure Range: dBs to 10s of dBs LO Drive Level Range: -10 to >+17 dBm

Discrete Devices:

Schottky Diodes

Bipolar Transistors as active mixers

GaAs FETs as active mixers

Integrated Circuits:

ICs for Mixer Applications

ICs for millimeter wave Upconverting Transmitters

System Level:

HPMX-5001 upconverter-downconverter