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Mixer arrangement, use of the mixer arrangement and method for frequency conversion

US7831234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2006
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03D2200/0084
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mixer arrangement includes a mixer cell coupled by a signal input to a mixer input, and is embodied for frequency conversion of a signal present on the input side to an intermediate frequency. A first current source is coupled to the signal input of the mixer cell, and a second current source is coupled to a signal output of the mixer cell. The mixer arrangement furthermore includes a sensor circuit embodied for detection and for outputting of a value which is derived from a current of one of the current sources. A desired value regulating circuit is coupled by a feedback input to the sensor circuit and is designed for outputting a regulating signal to the one current source derived from a comparison of a signal present at a feedback input with a desired value.

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