LMX8410L: Minimum LO input level when using an external LO

ken mason

Part Number: LMX8410L

I am using the LMX8410L with an external source, the data sheet states 6dBm as a nominal drive level. What is the minimum level required?

Is this the power required on each LO pin (LO_P, LO_N) or the equivalent single ended power into an ideal lossless balun?

thanks

Ken

0 Noel Fung over 4 years ago

Hi Ken,

6dBm is the equivalent single ended power into the ideal lossless balun.

0 ken mason over 4 years ago in reply to Noel Fung

Thanks, do you know the minimum level required?

Ken

0 Liam Keese over 4 years ago in reply to ken mason

Hello Ken,

The external LO level typical is +6 dBm and minimum should be > +4.5 dBm.

Regards,

0 ken mason over 4 years ago in reply to Liam Keese

Thanks Liam

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