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AD8344: Active Receive Mixer, 400 MHz to 1.2 GHz Data Sheet (Rev. A)9/28/2006PDF374 K
Overview
Features and Benefits
- Broadband RF port: 400 MHz to 1.2 GHz
- Conversion gain: 4.5 dB
- Noise figure: 10.5 dB
- Input IP3: 24 dBm
- Input P1dB: 8.5 dBm
- LO drive: 0 dBm
- External control of mixer bias for low power operation
- Single-ended, 50 Ω RF and LO input ports
- Single-supply operation: 5 V @ 84 mA
- Power-down mode
- Exposed paddle LFCSP: 3 mm × 3 mm
Product Details
The AD8344 is a high performance, broadband active mixer. It is well suited for demanding receive-channel applications that require wide bandwidth on all ports and very low intermodulation distortion and noise figure.
The AD8344 provides a typical conversion gain of 4.5 dB at 890 MHz. The integrated LO driver supports a 50 Ω input impedance with a low LO drive level, helping to minimize external component count.
The single-ended 50 Ω broadband RF port allows for easy interfacing to both active devices and passive filters. The RF input accepts input signals as large as 1.7 V p-p or 8.5 dBm (re: 50 Ω) at P1dB.
The open-collector differential outputs provide excellent balance and can be used with a differential filter or IF amplifier, such as the AD8369 or AD8351. These outputs may also be converted to a single-ended signal through the use of a matching network or a transformer (balun).When centered on the VPOS supply voltage, each of the differential outputs may swing 2.5 V p-p.
The AD8344 is fabricated on an Analog Devices proprietary, high performance SiGe IC process. The AD8344 is available in a 16-lead LFCSP package. It operates over a −40°C to +85°C temperature range.An evaluation board is also available.
Applications
- Cellular base station receivers
- ISM receivers
- Radio links
- RF Instrumentation
Product Categories
Markets and Technologies
Product Lifecycle
Recommended for New Designs
This product has been released to the market. The data sheet contains all final specifications and operating conditions. For new designs, ADI recommends utilization of these products.
Evaluation Kits (1)
Documentation & Resources
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RF, Microwave, and Millimeter Wave Product Selection Guide7/13/2018PDF9M
Tools & Simulations
Design Tools
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Product Recommendations
AD8344 Companion Parts
Recommended RF/IF Differential Amplifiers
- For ultralow distortion and adjustable gain with external resistor: AD8352.
- For adjustable gain with external resistor: AD8351.
- For differential input/output digital gain amplifier: AD8370, AD8375.
- For ultralow distortion, pin strappable gain adjust: ADL5561.
Recommended PLL's
Evaluation Boards
Pricing displayed is based on 1-piece.
Up to two boards can be purchased through Analog.com. To order more than two, please purchase through one of our listed distributors.
Pricing displayed is based on 1-piece. The USA list pricing shown is for budgetary use only, shown in United States dollars (FOB USA per unit), and is subject to change. International prices may vary due to local duties, taxes, fees and exchange rates.