AD61023ARZ-RL

RF Mixers

The AD61023ARZ-RL is a type of RF mixer which is a two port device that combines two different signals, typically from the RF and LO ports, and converts them to a single mixed signal at the output port. It also isolates the two input ports so that signals do not get back-fed between them, thereby preventing any spectral leakage that may occur in a non-isolated mixer. It is an integrated mixer circuit and can operate with both DC and RF inputs.

Application Field

The AD61023ARZ-RL is typically used in RF communication and navigation systems. It can be used for frequency shifting and frequency mixing applications in a variety of radio systems such as cellular infrastructure, base band communication systems, RF transmitters, down converters, frequency hopping systems, and others. It is also used in radio receivers, wireless communication links, navigation radios, UAVs, satellites, drones, and other aerospace systems. Other applications include measurement systems, antenna tracking, signal cryptography, digital modems, and software defined radios. It is suitable for use in military and commercial applications as well.

Working Principle

The AD61023ARZ-RL RF mixer works by utilizing mixing principles based on the mixing of a constant amplitude signal and a variable amplitude signal. The constant amplitude signal is provided by the local oscillator (LO) port and the signal to be converted is provided by the RF port. When the signals are mixed together, the two signals combine to form a new signal which is the sum and difference of the two original signals. The difference component is passed through the output port while the sum component is suppressed. The mixer also isolates the two signals, so that any of the output signal does not get back-fed to the inputs. This ensures that the mixer works with a wide range of frequencies with minimal distortion.

In RF and navigation systems, the AD61023ARZ-RL is used as an intermediate RF stage. It provides frequency shifting and frequency conversion capabilities, which enable the application to operate at a much higher frequency than the actual carrier frequency. It also provides important isolation between the input and output stages, which prevents any back-feeding which could interfere with the application’s performance.

In summary, the AD61023ARZ-RL is an integrated RF mixer which can be used for frequency shifting, frequency mixing, and isolation applications in a variety of radio systems. It has a wide range of applications in RF communication and navigation systems, and is suitable for use in commercial as well as military applications.