Practice Conversion Gain (for Active Mixers) / Conversion Loss (for Passive Mixers) - 6.2.4.1 | Module 6: RF Oscillators and Mixers | RF Circuits and Systems
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Question 1

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What is Conversion Gain?

💡 Hint: Think about whether the mixer amplifies or attenuates the signal.

Question 2

Easy

What does a high Conversion Loss indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider how signal strength changes through passive devices.

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Question 1

What does conversion gain measure?

  • Signal attenuation
  • Signal amplification
  • Signal frequency

💡 Hint: Think of converters in a mixer.

Question 2

True or False: Passive mixers can have a positive conversion gain.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how passive devices operate.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a passive mixer with an RF input of -40 dBm and a conversion loss of 6 dB. What is the output IF power? Consider if this setup is effective for weak signals.

💡 Hint: Use the conversion loss formula.

Question 2

Describe a scenario where you would prefer an active mixer over a passive one. Explain the advantages regarding gain and overall signal quality.

💡 Hint: Consider applications requiring strong signal retention.

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