DESCRIPTION
The SA602A is a low-power VHF monolithic double-balanced mixer with input amplifier, on-board oscillator, and voltage regulator. It is intended for high performance, low power communication systems. The guaranteed parameters of the SA602A make this device particularly well suited for cellular radio applications. The mixer is a “Gilbert cell” multiplier configuration which typically provides 18dB of gain at 45MHz. The oscillator will operate to 200MHz. It can be configured as a crystal oscillator, a tuned tank oscillator, or a buffer for an external LO. For higher frequencies the LO input may be externally driven. The noise figure at 45MHz is typically less than 5dB. The gain, intercept performance, low-power and noise characteristics make the SA602A a superior choice for high-performance battery operated equipment. It is available in an 8-lead dual in-line plastic package and an 8-lead SO (surface-mount miniature package).

FEATURES
• Low current consumption: 2.4mA typical
• Excellent noise figure: <4.7dB typical at 45MHz
• High operating frequency
• Excellent gain, intercept and sensitivity
• Low external parts count; suitable for crystal/ceramic filters
• SA602A meets cellular radio specifications

APPLICATIONS
• Cellular radio mixer/oscillator
• Portable radio
• VHF transceivers
• RF data links
• HF/VHF frequency conversion
• Instrumentation frequency conversion
• Broadband LANs