BICMOS RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters 10

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Part	Manufacturer	RF or Microwave Device Type	Mounting Feature	No. of Terminals	Package Body Material	Technology	Maximum Supply Current	Construction	Minimum RF Input Frequency	Power Supplies (V)	Package Equivalence Code	Characteristic Impedance	Sub-Category	Maximum Operating Temperature	Minimum Down Conversion Gain	Maximum Output Power	Minimum Intermediate Frequency (IF)	Maximum RF Input Frequency	Minimum Operating Temperature	Terminal Finish	LO Tunable	Maximum Noise Figure	JESD-609 Code	Maximum Intermediate Frequency (IF)
STW82100BTR	STMicroelectronics	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	44	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS		COMPONENT	1850 MHz	3.3,5	LCC44,.28SQ,20	50 ohm	RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters	85 Cel				2400 MHz	-40 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	YES		e3
STW82100B	STMicroelectronics	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	44	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS		COMPONENT	1850 MHz	3.3,5	LCC44,.28SQ,20	50 ohm	RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters	85 Cel				2400 MHz	-40 Cel	Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed	YES		e3
MAX9984ETP	Maxim Integrated	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	20	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS	265 mA	COMPONENT	400 MHz	5	LCC20,.20SQ,25	50 ohm	RF/Microwave Mixers	85 Cel			50 MHz	1000 MHz	-40 Cel	TIN LEAD	YES		e0	250 MHz
MAX9986ETP	Maxim Integrated	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	20	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS	265 mA	COMPONENT	815 MHz	5	LCC20,.20SQ,25	50 ohm	RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters	85 Cel	9 dB		50 MHz	995 MHz	-40 Cel	TIN LEAD	YES	9.3 dB	e0	250 MHz
MAX9994ETP-T	Maxim Integrated	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	20	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS	235 mA	COMPONENT	1700 MHz	5	LCC20,.20SQ,25	50 ohm	RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters	85 Cel	7.2 dB		40 MHz	2200 MHz	-40 Cel	Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)	YES	9.7 dB	e0	350 MHz
MAX9994ETP	Maxim Integrated	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	20	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS	235 mA	COMPONENT	1700 MHz	5	LCC20,.20SQ,25	50 ohm	RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters	85 Cel	7.2 dB		40 MHz	2200 MHz	-40 Cel	TIN LEAD	YES	9.7 dB	e0	350 MHz
MAX9996ETP	Maxim Integrated	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	20	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS	240 mA	COMPONENT	1700 MHz	5	LCC20,.20SQ,25	50 ohm	RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters	85 Cel	7 dB		40 MHz	2200 MHz	-40 Cel	TIN LEAD	YES	9.7 dB	e0	350 MHz
ADMV4420ACPZ-R2	Analog Devices	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	32	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS		COMPONENT	16950 MHz	5	LCC32,.2SQ,20	50 ohm		85 Cel	26 dB	7 dBm	900 MHz	22050 MHz	-40 Cel		YES			2500 MHz
ADMV4420ACPZ-RL7	Analog Devices	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	32	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS		COMPONENT	16950 MHz	5	LCC32,.2SQ,20	50 ohm		85 Cel	26 dB	7 dBm	900 MHz	22050 MHz	-40 Cel		YES			2500 MHz
ADMV4420ACPZ	Analog Devices	DOWN CONVERTER	SURFACE MOUNT	32	PLASTIC/EPOXY	BICMOS		COMPONENT	16950 MHz	5	LCC32,.2SQ,20	50 ohm		85 Cel	26 dB	7 dBm	900 MHz	22050 MHz	-40 Cel		YES			2500 MHz

RF/Microwave Up/Down Converters

RF/microwave up/down converters are electronic devices that can convert high frequency (HF) signals to a lower frequency or vice versa. These converters are essential components of modern communication systems, where the frequency of the signal needs to be changed to enable transmission and reception. The up/down conversion process can be achieved through a variety of methods, including heterodyne mixing, direct mixing, and superheterodyne mixing.

Heterodyne mixing involves mixing the incoming signal with a local oscillator signal to generate an intermediate frequency (IF) signal. This method is widely used in superheterodyne receivers and is often used in upconversion. Direct mixing involves converting the frequency of the input signal to the desired frequency using a nonlinear device such as a diode. This method is often used in frequency synthesizers and mixers.

Superheterodyne mixing combines the advantages of heterodyne and direct mixing to achieve high sensitivity and selectivity. In a superheterodyne receiver, the incoming signal is mixed with a local oscillator signal to produce an IF signal, which is then amplified and demodulated. Superheterodyne mixing is also used in frequency upconversion, where the input signal is mixed with a local oscillator signal to produce the desired output frequency.

RF/microwave up/down converters are used in a variety of applications, including wireless communication systems, satellite communication systems, radar systems, and test and measurement equipment. They are available in various forms, including integrated circuits (ICs), modules, and subsystems, and can operate at a range of frequencies, from a few megahertz to several gigahertz.