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Can I use the 951X clocks to drive a mixer (RF LO)?

April 26, 2017clocks drive LO mixer RF

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Can I use the 951X clocks to drive a mixer (RF LO)?

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Yes. Most RF mixers do not convey amplitude information from the LO, just the phase and frequency. In this sense, the output of the clock drivers makes a great programmable LO source, up to their maximum frequency capability.