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Vendor:
NTLab
Category:
RF Front End
1220 to 1610 MHz mixer
The mixer based on Gilbert cell and converts RF frequency to a low intermediate frequency.
Overview
The mixer based on Gilbert cell and converts RF frequency to a low intermediate frequency.
Buffer amplifier is used to improve qualitative characteristics, reduce harmonic and intermodulation distortions and provides very high linearity.
The block is fabricated on iHP SiGe BiCMOS 0.25 um (SGB25V) technology.
Key features
- iHP SGB25V
- Operating frequency range 1220…1610 MHz
- Adjustable transmission coefficient
- Input 1 dB compression point 1 dBm
- Mode with temperature compensation gain
- Portable to other technologies (upon request)
Block Diagram
250iHP_MIX_01 block diagram
Applications
- Reseivers
What’s Included?
- Schematic or NetList
- Abstract model (.lef and .lib files)
- Layout view (optional)
- Behavioral model (Verilog)
- Extracted view (optional)
- GDSII
- DRC, LVS, antenna report
- Test bench with saved configurations (optional)
- Documentation
Specifications
Identity
Part Number
250iHP_MIX_01
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP
Files
Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.
Provider
HQ:
Lithuania
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