Mixer and IQ Mixer up to 330 GHz

Mixer Portfolio with Extended Frequency Coverage up to 330 GHz

The mixer lineup covers RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave frequencies up to 330 GHz, addressing signal conversion and detection requirements in advanced communication, sensing, and test applications. The portfolio encompasses multiple topologies optimized for fundamental frequency conversion, harmonic multiplication, and dual-channel vector signal processing.

Technical Specifications

• Frequency Range: Up to 330 GHz across multiple waveguide standards (WR28-WR3)
• Waveguide Balanced Mixers: Operational up to 135 GHz in WR28-WR8 sizes, featuring low conversion loss and high port-to-port isolation for fundamental mixing
• Waveguide Harmonic Mixers: Extended coverage to 330 GHz using WR8-WR3 standards, delivering high sensitivity and low-noise performance for frequency multiplication
• Waveguide IQ Mixers: Standard configuration supports up to 100 GHz (WR22-WR10) with in-phase and quadrature outputs for vector signal analysis
• IQ Mixers with AMC: Amplitude Modulation Compensation technology extends performance to 164 GHz (WR22-WR6), improving amplitude and phase balance
• Waveguide Tx/Rx Mixers: Bidirectional architectures operate to 300 GHz (WR22-WR3) with excellent linearity and noise characteristics

Applications

• SATCOM & Space Communication: Stable frequency conversion at millimeter-wave bands for satellite ground stations and space-based systems
• 5G/6G Infrastructure: Testing and signal processing in sub-terahertz bands for next-generation wireless networks
• Defense & Radar: Harmonic mixing for extended frequency reach in surveillance and target detection systems
• Test & Measurement: Vector network analyzer and spectrum analyzer front-end modules for high-frequency characterization
• Automotive & Industrial Sensing: mmWave sensing platforms for collision avoidance, industrial automation, and process monitoring
• Research Applications: THz imaging and spectroscopy systems for material science and medical diagnostics

bq-microwave serves as European distributor for mixer solutions tailored to specific frequency bands, port configurations, and performance metrics. For detailed technical documentation and application support, visit our contact page.