A single diode mixer is an electronic circuit used in RF and microwave systems to mix two signals and consists of a single diode as the key component. Typically, operation occurs in the nonlinear region of the diode’s current-voltage characteristic, enabling the diode to perform signal mixing by generating new frequencies from the input signals.
This 3-part tutorial series will dive into the design and simulation of a single diode mixer using AWR Microwave Office. AWR provides a comprehensive electronic design automation (EDA) solution for developing RF/microwave products.
In the Part 1 of the Single Diode Mixer Design and Simulation series, you will learn:
- What is a RF Mixer?
- The pros and cons of RF mixers
- How to create a diode model using AWR Microwave Office
Check out the rest of the videos in this series to continue learning:
To create and simulate your own single diode mixer, get a free trial of AWR here and follow along with the demonstration files. Learn more about AWR with our AWR Tutorial Series.