Overview
The AD831APZ-REEL, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a low distortion, wide dynamic range monolithic mixer designed for various high-performance RF and IF applications. This mixer is particularly suited for RF to IF downconversion in HF and VHF receivers, as well as in cellular and two-way radio base stations. It features a doubly balanced mixer architecture, which ensures low distortion and high port-to-port isolation. The AD831 includes an LO driver and a low noise output amplifier, making it versatile for different system requirements.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Input Bandwidth | -10 dBm Signal Level, IP3 ≥ +20 dBm | 400 MHz | MHz | ||
| 1 dB Compression Point | 10 dBm | dBm | |||
| Third Order Intercept Point (IP3) | -10 dBm LO Power | +24 dBm | dBm | ||
| LO Drive Required | -10 dBm | dBm | |||
| IF Output Bandwidth | Single-Ended Voltage Output, -3 dB Level = 0 dBm, RL = 100 Ω | 200 MHz | MHz | ||
| Noise Figure | 10.3 dB | dB | |||
| Supply Voltage | Dual-Supply Operation | ±4.5 V | ±5.5 V | V | |
| Supply Voltage | Single-Supply Operation | 9 V | 11 V | V |
Key Features
- Doubly Balanced Mixer
- Low Distortion
- +24 dBm Third Order Intercept Point (IP3) for -10 dBm LO Power
- +10 dBm 1 dB Compression Point
- Low LO Drive Required: -10 dBm
- High Port-to-Port Isolation
- No Insertion Loss
- Single- or Dual-Supply Operation
- DC Coupled Using Dual Supplies; All Ports May Be DC Coupled
- No Lower Frequency Limit—Operation to DC
- User-Programmable Power Consumption
Applications
- High Performance RF/IF Mixer
- Direct to Baseband Conversion
- Image-Reject Mixers
- I/Q Modulators and Demodulators
- Second Mixer in Cellular and Two-Way Radio Base Stations
- Quadrature Modulation and Demodulation
- Doppler Shift Detection in Ultrasound Imaging Applications
Q & A
- What is the AD831APZ-REEL used for?
The AD831APZ-REEL is used as a low distortion, wide dynamic range monolithic mixer for various high-performance RF and IF applications.
- What is the third order intercept point (IP3) of the AD831APZ-REEL?
The AD831APZ-REEL has a +24 dBm third order intercept point (IP3) for -10 dBm LO power.
- What is the 1 dB compression point of the AD831APZ-REEL?
The 1 dB compression point of the AD831APZ-REEL is +10 dBm.
- What is the required LO drive for the AD831APZ-REEL?
The AD831APZ-REEL requires a low LO drive of -10 dBm.
- Can the AD831APZ-REEL operate with single or dual supplies?
Yes, the AD831APZ-REEL can operate with either single or dual supplies.
- What are the typical supply voltage ranges for the AD831APZ-REEL?
The AD831APZ-REEL can operate with dual supplies between ±4.5 V and ±5.5 V, or with a single supply between 9 V and 11 V.
- What is the noise figure of the AD831APZ-REEL?
The noise figure of the AD831APZ-REEL is 10.3 dB.
- What are some common applications of the AD831APZ-REEL?
Common applications include high performance RF/IF mixer, direct to baseband conversion, image-reject mixers, I/Q modulators and demodulators, and second mixer in cellular and two-way radio base stations.
- Does the AD831APZ-REEL have user-programmable power consumption?
Yes, the AD831APZ-REEL has user-programmable power consumption.
- What is the IF output bandwidth of the AD831APZ-REEL?
The IF output bandwidth of the AD831APZ-REEL is up to 200 MHz for single-ended voltage output.
