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- Brand
- Linear Technology
- Model
- LT5579
- Category
- Other Electronics
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- 2
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- EN
- Last added
- 2012-06-05
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Linear Technology LT5579 Upconverting Mixer Application Note
Application Note 2 pages · 695 KB · EN
The application note presents a circuit design to achieve fast on/off switching of the transmitter supply voltage, which is beneficial for TDD applications requiring rapid Tx on/off times. The proposed solution uses a P-channel MOSFET and an N-channel FET to control the power supply to the LT5579 mixer.
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Application Note 2
How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum output frequency for the LT5579 mixer?
The LT5579 fits various transmitter applications with output frequencies up to 3.8GHz.
From: Linear Technology LT5579 Upconverting Mixer Application Note
What is the leakage to the RF output when the mixer is off?
Leakage to the RF output of the LT5579 was measured at -46dBm for Vcc off.
From: Linear Technology LT5579 Upconverting Mixer Application Note
What is the total turn-on time for the high side Vcc switch?
The total turn-on time is only 650ns.
What is the total turn-off time for the high side Vcc switch?
The total turn-off time is 500ns.