Practice Lab Exercise 2: Double-balanced Mixer Performance Test (8.5.2) - Functioning of Mixers in RF Systems
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Lab Exercise 2: Double-Balanced Mixer Performance Test

Practice - Lab Exercise 2: Double-Balanced Mixer Performance Test

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are the key components of a double-balanced mixer?

💡 Hint: Think about the number of diodes and their configuration.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of using a spectrum analyzer in the lab exercise?

💡 Hint: Consider why we need to analyze frequencies specifically.

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Question 1

What does a double-balanced mixer primarily improve compared to a single diode mixer?

Cost
Linearity
Size

💡 Hint: Think about the main performance feature that sets it apart.

Question 2

True or False: Spurious signals are beneficial for RF performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of unwanted signals on communication clarity.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an experiment to compare the performance of a double-balanced mixer against a passive diode mixer. Describe the setup, measurements, and expected outcomes.

💡 Hint: Think about the critical differences between mixer types that could impact results.

Challenge 2 Hard

Suppose you recorded significant harmonic distortion from a double-balanced mixer in the lab. Discuss potential modifications to the circuit design to reduce this distortion.

💡 Hint: Consider how circuit design intricacies can influence overall performance.

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