Title :
Characterization of spurious-response suppression in double-balanced mixers
Author_Institution :
ELTA Electron. Ind. Ltd., Ashdod, Israel
fDate :
2/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An analysis of spurious-response suppression in double-balanced (DB) mixers, using the diode current-voltage characteristic, is presented. A theoretical relationship between different spurious responses and the input power level is shown. This relationship leads to the following conclusions: (1) a direct relationship exists between the spurious-response suppression and the spurious-response order of the RF component; and (2) a linear relationship exists between the spurious-response suppression and RF power. Experimental results are presented, showing close agreement with the above conclusions
Keywords :
frequency response; mixers (circuits); nonlinear network analysis; solid-state microwave circuits; RF component; RF power; broadband receivers; diode current-voltage characteristic; double-balanced mixers; exponential resistive diode model; input power level; microwave circuits; spurious-response order; spurious-response suppression; Current-voltage characteristics; Diodes; Genetic expression; Local oscillators; Nonlinear equations; Performance analysis; Radio frequency; Signal analysis; Synthesizers; Voltage-controlled oscillators;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
Conference_Location :
2/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
