Low noise mixer
US8588726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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