Updated 6-13-08.  Updated to reflect Revision A
Updated 8-11-09.  Add information and revision history
Updated 1-20-09.  Move Parts List to this page.

SLIM-MXR-3, Mixer, size-A
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a.  SKSLIM-MXR-3.sch Rev A , Schematic, in ExpressPCB software.
b.  LAYSLIM-MXR-3.pcb Rev A, Layout, in ExpressPCB software.  Use this drawing to locate the parts on the SLIM Board.
c.  PLSLIM-MXR-3      Parts List. Maintained only on this page.
d.  PWB-MXR-ADE.pcb Rev 0,  Base artwork for PWB, in ExpressPCB software.  Use this drawing to order the pwb from Express.  This is the base configuration for design of the SLIM-MXR-3.  Click to get full information for a basic mixer design on the PWB-MXR-ADE page.

    The SLIM-MXR-3 was designed to be used for the Mixer 3 addition to the MSA when adding the Tracking Generator.  It was a replica of SLIM-MXR-1, using the same schematic and parts list.  Since then, SLIM-MXR-3 has been revised and has its own documentation.
    J1 is the Local Oscillator input port.  J3 is used as the RF Input port.  J2 is used as the down converted IF output port.  For the MSA/TG, J2 is the Tracking Generator Output, operating from 0 MHz to 1000 MHz.  Pin 2 of the ADE-11X is connected to its internal diode bridge, which is responsive down to 0 Hz.  This module can be used in other applications, but it is probably better to use the basic PWB-MXR-ADE and custom design the components for your specific application.
    J1 expects an input level of approximately, +10 dBm.  J3 expects an input level of approximately, +10 dBm.  Minicircuits specify the ADE-11X conversion loss at -7.5 dB.  I measured the ADE-11X conversion loss at -6.5 dB.  The output level at J2 should be approximately, -10 dBm to -12 dBm.  I would caution the user that the J2 output also contains many frequency products, in addition to the expected 0-1000 MHz.  The SLIM-MXR-1 Rev 0 is very easily to upgrade to Rev A.

Revision History
Original Release: Released 7-01-2007
SLIM-MXR-3 Rev 0, using SK-MXR-1 Rev 0, PWB-MXR-ADE Rev 0, PLSLIM-MXR-3 Rev 0

Revision A: Revised 6-11-08
SLIM-MXR-3 Rev A, SKSLIM-MXR-3 Rev A, PWB-MXR-ADE Rev 0, PLSLIM-MXR-3 Rev A
1.  Added a 2.5 dB attenuator network in the L port path to the mixer.  This provides a better impedance match between the LO input connector -  J1, and the mixer, which, improves the mixer isolation.
2.  Added a 14 dB attenuator network in the R port path to the mixer.  This provides a better impedance match between the R input connector -  J3, and the mixer.
3.  Added a 2 pF chip capacitor to the mixer pin 3 junction to ground (C29 position).  This helps match the mixer to the 14 dB attenuator network and J3.
These modifications greatly improve the mixer isolation.  But, it makes it necessary for the LO Drive at J1 to be approximately +9.5 dBm.  To use this module as a mid-drive (+7 dBm), the attenuator must be removed.  However, I have tested this module with as little as +4.5 dBm at J1 (+2 dBm on the ADE-11X's L port) with only an additional -1 dB of conversion loss.

Revised 9-08-2008: errors on Parts List, revised to PLSLIM-MXR-3 Rev B. No other changes.
SLIM-MXR-3 Rev A, SKSLIM-MXR-3 Rev A, PWB-MXR-ADE Rev 0, PLSLIM-MXR-3 Rev B