HP 11970K Waveguide Harmonic Mixer, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz

The HP 11970K waveguide mixer is a general-purpose harmonic mixer employing a dual-diode design to achieve flat frequency response and low conversion loss. These are achieved without external dc bias or tuning stubs. Manual operation and computer-controlled hardware operation are simplified because mixer bias and tuning adjustment are not required. The HP 11970K extends the frequency range of the HP 8560 E-series portable spectrum analyzers, the HP 8566B spectrum analyzer (used with the HP 11975A amplifier), and the HP 70000 modular measurement system (used with the HP 70907A/B external mixer interface modules).

[ Features ]

Flat frequency response
Low conversion loss
No bias or tuning adjustments
100 mW safe input level

[ Specifications ]

Amplitude Specifications

Frequency Response:           ±1.9 dB (@ optimum LO power)

Gain Compression:             -3 dBm

Conversion Loss:              24 dB			

Noise Level, 1 kHz RBW:       -105 dB (varies with spectrum analyzer used)					

Typical Odd-Order Harmonic Suppression
                              >20 dB 

Calibration Accuracy:         ±2.0 dB with optimum LO amplitude


RF Input Specifications

Frequency Range:              18 to 26.5 GHz

Maximum CW RF Input Level:    +20 dBm (100 mW)

Maximum Peak Pulse Power:     24 dBm (250 mW) with <1 µs 
                              pulse (avg. power = +20 dBm)
Typical SWR:                  <2.2:1


LO Input Specifications

Frequency Range:              2.95 to 4.36 GHz

Harmonic Number:              6

Connector:                    SMA (f)

Amplitude Range:              +14.5 to +16 dBm; +16 dBm optimum


IF Output Specifications

IF Bandwidth:                 >16 Hz, 321.4 MHz nominally

Connector:                    SMA (f)


General Specifications

Environmental:                Meets MIL-T-28800C, Type III, 
                              Class 3, Style C

[ Ordering ]

HP 11970K Waveguide Harmonic Mixer, 18 GHz to 26.5 GHz Opt 009 Connection kit - 3 1m low-loss SMA cables, wrench and Allen driver Opt 1BN Mil std 45662A calibration certification Opt 1BP Mil std 45662A calibration w/ test data Opt W50 5 Year Return Repair Service Opt W52 5 Year Customer Return Calibration Service

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