Anaren 73127 RF Mixer 2.5-10 GHz SMA-F IF LO RF Ports Microwave

Anaren 73127 RF Mixer 2.5-10 GHz SMA-F IF LO RF Ports Microwave

The Anaren 73127 is a broadband RF/microwave mixer covering 2.5 to 10.0 GHz, housed in a compact blue anodized aluminum body with SMA female connectors on all three ports. The IF, LO, and RF ports are clearly labeled on the housing. Three red SMA port caps are included as shown.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Anaren 73127
• Type: RF/Microwave Mixer
• Frequency Range: 2.5–10.0 GHz
• Connector Type: SMA-F (female) on all three ports
• Ports: IF, LO, RF — individually labeled on housing
• Housing: Blue anodized aluminum, compact drop-in style module
• Includes: Three red SMA protective port caps

Applications

RF mixers like the Anaren 73127 are used to convert signals from one frequency to another by combining an RF input with a local oscillator (LO) signal to produce an intermediate frequency (IF) output. Covering 2.5 to 10.0 GHz, this mixer spans the S-, C-, and X-band ranges, making it well suited for use in radar receivers, satellite communication ground equipment, electronic warfare systems, spectrum analyzers, and microwave test benches. Anaren is a well-regarded U.S. manufacturer of microwave components and subsystems, and their mixer modules are commonly used in both commercial and defense RF design work. This compact SMA-interfaced format is typical of bench and board-level integration in RF/microwave systems from the 1990s onward.