Comparison of 6 Diode and 6 Transistor Mixers Based on Analysis and Measurement

<div>(a) Rectifier type mixer with DC current reduction. LO of +27 dBm. OIP3 is better by 7 dB than with no DC current reduction. (b) OIP3 versus RF input power for the rectifier type mixer with DC current reduction.</div>

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Figure 21: Comparison of 6 Diode and 6 Transistor Mixers Based on Analysis and Measurement 