Mini-Circuits ADE-1+ 0.5–500MHz Mixer
Manufacturer: Mini-Circuits
Package / Case: CD636, 6-Pin Surface-Mount Package
Description: 0.5–500 MHz Level 7 Double-Balanced Mixer, 5 dB Conversion Loss, 55 dB LO-RF Isolation, +15 dBm Input IP3
The Mini-Circuits ADE-1+ is a passive, surface-mount double-balanced mixer designed for RF and LO frequencies from 0.5 to 500 MHz. Its IF port operates from DC to 500 MHz, supporting frequency conversion in VHF, UHF, instrumentation and general-purpose RF systems.
The ADE-1+ is classified as a Level 7 mixer, meaning it is designed for a nominal +7 dBm LO drive level. It provides 5 dB typical conversion loss, 55 dB typical LO-to-RF isolation and +15 dBm typical input IP3 in a compact CD636 surface-mount package.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer | Mini-Circuits |
| Part Number | ADE-1+ |
| Product Type | Double-Balanced Frequency Mixer |
| Mixer Technology | Core and Wire |
| RF Frequency Range | 0.5 to 500 MHz |
| LO Frequency Range | 0.5 to 500 MHz |
| IF Frequency Range | DC to 500 MHz |
| Nominal LO Drive | +7 dBm |
| Conversion Loss | 5.0 dB typical |
| Midband Conversion Loss | 6.5 dB maximum |
| Total-Range Conversion Loss | 7.8 dB maximum |
| LO-to-RF Isolation | 55 dB typical at midband |
| LO-to-IF Isolation | 40 dB typical at midband |
| Input P1dB | +1 dBm typical |
| Input IP3 | +15 dBm typical |
| Impedance | 50Ω |
| Package Style | CD636 |
| Package Type | Surface mount |
| Operating Temperature | −40°C to +85°C |
| Storage Temperature | −55°C to +100°C |
| Maximum RF Input Power | 50 mW |
| Maximum IF Current | 40 mA |
| Evaluation Board | TB-ADE-1+ |
| Tape-and-Reel Format | F34 |
| RoHS Status | RoHS compliant |
| Export Classification | ECCN EAR99 |
Typical applications include:
VHF and UHF receivers
Frequency upconverters and downconverters
RF test and measurement equipment
Signal generators
Modulators and demodulators
Communication equipment
Laboratory and production test systems
General-purpose frequency conversion
Related Mini-Circuits Mixers
| Model | RF/LO Range | IF Range | LO Level | Conversion Loss Typ. | Input P1dB Typ. | Input IP3 Typ. |
| ADE-1+ | 0.5–500 MHz | DC–500 MHz | +7 dBm | 5.0 dB | +1 dBm | +15 dBm |
| ADE-1L+ | 2–500 MHz | DC–500 MHz | +3 dBm | 5.2 dB | 0 dBm | +16 dBm |
| ADE-1H+ | 0.5–500 MHz | DC–500 MHz | +17 dBm | 5.3 dB | +14 dBm | +23 dBm |
| ADE-R1+ | 1–500 MHz | DC–500 MHz | +7 dBm | 5.0 dB | +1 dBm | +15 dBm |
Frequently Asked Questions
What frequency range does the ADE-1+ cover?
The RF and LO ports cover 0.5 to 500 MHz. The IF port covers DC to 500 MHz, allowing the mixer to support a wide range of VHF and UHF frequency-conversion plans.
Does the ADE-1+ require a DC power supply?
No. The ADE-1+ is a passive double-balanced mixer and does not require a conventional DC supply. It requires a nominal +7 dBm RF signal at its LO port to operate as specified.
What does Level 7 mean?
Level 7 indicates that the recommended nominal local-oscillator drive is +7 dBm. It does not mean that the device requires a 7V supply.
What is the typical conversion loss?
The typical conversion loss is 5 dB. This means that an RF input of −10 dBm would produce approximately −15 dBm at the desired IF output under suitable test conditions, before accounting for external filter and mismatch losses.
What is the difference between ADE-1+ and ADE-1L+?
The ADE-1+ covers 0.5–500 MHz and requires +7 dBm LO drive. The ADE-1L+ covers 2–500 MHz and requires only +3 dBm LO drive. Their conversion loss is similar, but their LO requirements and lower frequency limits differ.
Is the ADE-1+ suitable for high-linearity applications?
The ADE-1+ provides +15 dBm typical input IP3 and +1 dBm typical input P1dB. For substantially higher input power and linearity, the +17 dBm LO-level ADE-1H+ may be more appropriate.
