Overview
The AD831APZ-REEL7, produced by Analog Devices Inc., is a low distortion, wide dynamic range monolithic mixer designed for high-performance RF and IF applications. This mixer is part of the AD831 series and is known for its doubly balanced architecture, which ensures low distortion and high port-to-port isolation. It is particularly useful in applications requiring RF to IF downconversion, direct-to-baseband conversion, and quadrature modulation and demodulation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RF Input Bandwidth | –10 dBm Signal Level, IP3 ≥ +20 dBm | 400 | MHz | ||
| 1 dB Compression Point | 10 | dBm | |||
| Third Order Intercept (IP3) | LO Level = –10 dBm | +24 | dBm | ||
| LO Drive Required | –10 | dBm | |||
| IF Output Bandwidth | Single-Ended Voltage Output | 200 | MHz | ||
| Noise Figure | 10.3 | dB | |||
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | V | |
| Package | 20-LCC (J-Lead) | ||||
| Number of Pins | 20 |
Key Features
- Doubly Balanced Mixer: Ensures low distortion and high port-to-port isolation.
- Low Distortion: +24 dBm Third Order Intercept (IP3) and +10 dBm 1 dB Compression Point.
- Low LO Drive Required: –10 dBm LO power.
- Wide Bandwidth: 500 MHz RF and LO input bandwidths, and 200 MHz IF output bandwidth.
- Single- or Dual-Supply Operation: DC coupled using dual supplies.
- No Lower Frequency Limit: Operation to DC.
- User-Programmable Power Consumption: Allows tradeoff between dynamic range and power consumption.
- High Port-to-Port Isolation: No insertion loss.
Applications
- High Performance RF/IF Mixer: Suitable for RF to IF downconversion in HF and VHF receivers.
- Direct to Baseband Conversion: Used in direct-to-baseband conversion applications.
- Image-Reject Mixers: Ideal for image-reject mixer configurations.
- I/Q Modulators and Demodulators: Used in quadrature modulation and demodulation.
- Cellular and Two-Way Radio Base Stations: Can be used as a second mixer in these applications at reduced power.
- Doppler Shift Detection in Ultrasound Imaging: Used in ultrasound imaging applications.
Q & A
- What is the AD831APZ-REEL7 used for?
The AD831APZ-REEL7 is a low distortion mixer used in high-performance RF and IF applications, including RF to IF downconversion, direct-to-baseband conversion, and quadrature modulation and demodulation. - What is the third-order intercept point (IP3) of the AD831APZ-REEL7?
The third-order intercept point (IP3) is +24 dBm with a –10 dBm LO power. - What is the required LO drive for the AD831APZ-REEL7?
The LO drive required is –10 dBm. - What is the bandwidth of the RF and LO inputs?
The bandwidth of the RF and LO inputs is 500 MHz. - Can the AD831APZ-REEL7 operate with a single or dual supply?
Yes, it can operate with either a single or dual supply. - What is the noise figure of the AD831APZ-REEL7?
The noise figure is 10.3 dB. - What package type does the AD831APZ-REEL7 come in?
The AD831APZ-REEL7 comes in a 20-LCC (J-Lead) package. - How many pins does the AD831APZ-REEL7 have?
The AD831APZ-REEL7 has 20 pins. - Can the AD831APZ-REEL7 be used in cellular and two-way radio base stations?
Yes, it can be used as a second mixer in these applications at reduced power. - Is the AD831APZ-REEL7 user-programmable in terms of power consumption?
Yes, it allows for user-programmable power consumption.
