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Low noise mixer

US8588726B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2012
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03D2200/0088
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus comprising a low noise mixer comprising a transconductance amplifier configured to receive a differential voltage and to generate a differential current signal, a passive mixer directly connected to an output of the transconductance amplifier, and a transimpedance amplifier coupled to the passive mixer, wherein the transimpedance amplifier is configured to receive a current signal and convert the current signal to a voltage signal.

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