Question

It seems like the T3 mixer datasheets are mostly based on using the legacy A0010 LO driver, whereas the new ADM drivers should enable better mixer performance. Do you have a guideline for how much better the T3 mixers should perform with the new ADM drivers, or under what conditions we might expect to see a difference?

Answer

Clayton,

That is a really good question. Using the existing T3 mixers with the ADM amplifiers you will see similar results to what you would have seen with the legacy A0010 LO drive amplifier. Designing and building the ADM amplifiers is allowing us to advance the technology in the driver amplifiers, but the first generation is intended to match the previous performance, but with a more reliable package, positive only bias option, and better pricing. We are currently in development on the next generation of ADM amplifiers that will offer superior performance and more ease of use improvements. Additionally, look for these amplifiers to be integrated with our upcoming T3 MMICs to make multi-chip module T3As.


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