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Mini-Circuits ADE-12+ +7dBm 2GHz Passive RF Mixer

Data for the Mini-Circuits ADE-12+ 7dBm 2GHz passive double balanced RF mixer (or frequency mixer) including electrical parameters, pinout, package type and many other key datasheet details.

Key details and performance parameters for the ADE-12+ passive double balanced RF mixer.

ADE-12+ RF mixer datasheet parameters & data
Parameters	Details
RF mixer type	Passive double balanced mixer
Package type	CD541
Active / passive	Passive
Supply voltage	N/A
RF input frequency range	50MHz to 1000MHz
LO input frequency range	50MHz to 1000MHz
IF Frequency range	DC - 1000MHz
Conversion gain / loss	-7dB typical
LO to RF isolation	33dB typical
LO to IF isolation	37dB typical
Third order intercept, IP3	17dBm typical
RF input power	50mW max
LO input power	+7dBm optimum input level
Maximum LO input VSWR	1.43:1
Maximum RF input VSWR	3.44:1
Primary manufacturer	Mini Circuits

Outline & Pinout:

Explanation of RF mixer parameters

Parameter	Explanation
Input Frequency range	Most RF mixer have a frequency range over which they can operate. As a result of the components used, this might include both upper and lower limits.
IF Frequency range	This is a specification used on some RF mixers and it defines the frequency range for the IF output.
Conversion gain / loss	Active miers often offer a level of gain between the RF input and the IF output. Passive mixers will introduce a loss. The conversion gain, measured in dB is a measure of this.
Noise figure	This is an important factor for low noise systems and it is a measure of te noise introduced. It is expressed in terms of dB.
LO to RF isolation	It is important that the normally high level local oscillator signal is isolated from the RF input, otherwise spurious signals might be generated.. This parameter gives a measure of the isolation or reduction in the LO signal from the LO input to the RF input and it is expressed in dB.
LO to IF isolation	This is the isolation, i.e. reduction in the level of the LO signal between the local oscillator input to the IF output expressed in dB.
RF to IF isolation

Parameter	Explanation
Output third order intercept, OIP3	The Third Order Intercept Point (IP3) for an RF mixer is a theoretical power level at the input (IIP3) or output (OIP3) where the power of the desired signal and the third-order intermodulation distortion (IMD3) products become equal.
Output 1dB compression point	The 1dB compression point of an RF mixer is the input power level at which the desired output signal power drops by 1 dB below the level expected from the ideal linear conversion gain.
RF input power	The maximum power level that can be applied to the RF input for the mixer to perform within its specifcation.
LO input power	The recommended power level for the local oscillator signal at the LO input.
IF output power
Maximum LO input VSWR	In order to achieve its required performance the local oscillator source impedance must match the required impedance. This specification gives the maximum VSWR for it to reach its specified performance.
Max output spurious emissions	The maximum level is unwanted spurious signals relative to the wanted one expressed in dB.

These are the main RF mixer parameters that have been included in our list. There are others, but the ones included are the main ones encountered.

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Notes and supplementary information

• Availability & sources

The ADE-12+ is available from a number of stockists and electronic component distributors many of which are given in the table below.

ADE-12+ Component Distributor, Stock and Pricing

• Further details

The ADE-12+ is a passive mixer which provides coverage for frequencies between 50 and 1000MHz, with an IF range of between DC and 1000MHz.

The device includes RF transformers to ensure the correct phasing, transformation etc. It is the use of transformers that contribute to much of the bandwidth limitations, although other aspects of the performance can be exceptional.

The RF mixer / frequency mixer is manufactured to precise standards to ensure the required performance is achieved.

The ADE-12+ is a high performance double balanced mixer which can be used in a variety of RF systems from a number of different forms of radio communication systems to test equipment and much more.