Balanced Mixer, 6~26GHz, SMA

A balanced mixer is a circuit device that mixes two signals together to produce an output signal, which can improve the sensitivity, selectivity, stability, and consistency of receiver quality indicators. It is a key component used for signal processing in microwave systems. Below is an introduction from both features and applications perspectives:

Characteristics:

1. Ultra wideband coverage (6-26GHz)
This balanced mixer supports an ultra wide frequency range of 6GHz to 26GHz, which can meet the high-frequency application requirements of satellite communication, 5G millimeter wave, radar systems, etc., reducing the complexity of mid-range switching in system design.
2. Low conversion loss, high isolation
By adopting a balanced mixing structure, the leakage of local oscillator (LO) and radio frequency (RF) signals is effectively suppressed, providing excellent port isolation while maintaining low conversion loss, ensuring high fidelity signal transmission.
3. SMA interface, convenient integration
Adopting standard SMA female connectors, compatible with most microwave testing equipment and systems, it is easy to install and debug quickly, reducing project deployment costs.
4. Durable packaging, suitable for harsh environments
The metal casing provides excellent electromagnetic shielding and heat dissipation performance, with a working temperature range of -40℃~+85℃, suitable for military, aerospace, and field communication equipment.

Applications:

1. Radar system: Used for up/down conversion of millimeter wave radar to improve target detection accuracy.
2. Satellite communication: Supports Ku/Ka band signal processing to improve data transmission rate.
3. Testing and Measurement: As a key component of vector network analyzers (VNA) and spectrometers, it ensures the accuracy of high-frequency signal testing.
4. Electronic Warfare (ECM): Achieving high-sensitivity signal analysis in complex electromagnetic environments.

Qualwave Inc. provide coaxial and waveguide balanced mixers with a working frequency range of 1MHz to 110GHz, widely used in modern communication, electronic countermeasures, radar, and testing and measurement fields. This article introduces a coaxial balanced mixer with SMA female head operating at 6~26GHz.