ADL5367ACPZ-WP - 500MHz-1.7GHz RF Mixer | Analog Devices
MPN: ADL5367ACPZ-WP β Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12.85 | $12.85 |
| 10 | $11.55 | $115.50 |
| 100 | $10.4 | $1,040.00 |
| 500 | $9.75 | $4,875.00 |
| 1,000 | $9.1 | $9,100.00 |
ADL5367ACPZ-WP Overview
An RF mixer is a frequency-conversion device that translates a high-frequency RF signal to a lower intermediate frequency (IF) by multiplying it with a local oscillator signal. Within the receiver signal-chain hierarchy (antenna -> filter -> LNA -> mixer -> IF filter -> ADC), the mixer determines conversion gain, linearity (IP3), and noise figure, making it a critical power-management-and-signal-conditioning block in any superheterodyne or direct-conversion receiver.
Key differentiating features include the integrated RF balun that delivers optimal performance across the full 500 MHz to 1700 MHz range without external balancing components, and the doubly balanced passive mixer core that provides high linearity for blockers commonly found in cellular bands. The integrated LO buffer relaxes external LO drive requirements, while the IF amplifier provides conversion gain that eases subsequent baseband gain demands.
Architecturally, the device pairs a passive mixer core with active buffering and balancing circuitry on an Analog Devices silicon process, allowing single-ended 50-ohm RF interfaces and reduced board area compared with discrete balun-plus-mixer solutions.
Typical applications include cellular base-station receiver downconversion, wireless infrastructure repeaters, SDR receive chains, and general-purpose 500 MHz to 1700 MHz downconversion such as L-band and 900 MHz ISM receivers.
Design consideration: preserve the exposed pad thermal/electrical ground connection - it is the primary ground return and directly impacts linearity and noise performance.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in family alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet.
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ADL5367ACPZ-WP Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Function | RF Mixer (Downconverter) |
| RF Frequency Range | 500 MHz to 1700 MHz |
| Mixer Core | Doubly balanced passive |
| Integrated RF Balun | Yes |
| Integrated LO Buffer | Yes |
| Integrated IF Amplifier | Yes |
| RF Input Type | Single-ended |
| Application | Cellular Down Converter |
| Package | 20-LFCSP-WQ (5x5 mm), Exposed Pad |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | RoHS Compliant (per distributor listing) |
ADL5367ACPZ-WP 20-lfcsp-wq (5x5 mm), exposed pad Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for ADL5367ACPZ-WP (20-lfcsp-wq (5x5 mm), exposed pad package). This analog component features input, output, and power supply pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for offset null, compensation, and enable pin configurations. Ideal for signal conditioning and amplifier circuits.
No detailed pinout data available for ADL5367ACPZ-WP.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
ADL5367ACPZ-WP is suitable for 6 applications: Cellular Base Station Receiver Downconversion, Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Receive Front End, Wireless Infrastructure Repeaters and Distributed Antenna Systems, 900 MHz ISM Band Receivers, L-Band Satellite and GNSS Front Ends, General-Purpose Test and Measurement Downconverters.
Cellular Base Station Receiver Downconversion
The ADL5367 fits cellular base-station receive chains operating between 500 MHz and 1700 MHz, covering low-band, mid-band, and L-band allocations. Its doubly balanced passive mixer core provides high linearity needed to survive strong adjacent-channel blockers typical of dense cellular environments, while the integrated RF balun enables a single-ended 50-ohm LNA interface without external balun loss that would degrade cascaded noise figure. The integrated IF amplifier contributes conversion gain, relaxing baseband gain and noise requirements. Placed directly after the LNA and bandpass filter, the mixer converts the RF carrier to a standard IF for channel filtering and ADC sampling, delivering deterministic frequency planning with a single IC instead of a discrete balun-mixer-buffer combination.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Receive Front End
In SDR platforms, the ADL5367 serves as the analog downconversion stage between a wideband LNA and a high-speed ADC, translating 500 MHz to 1700 MHz signals to a lower IF within the ADC's input bandwidth. Single-ended RF and LO inputs simplify matching network design across a wide tuning range, an advantage when the LO is generated by a wideband synthesizer. The mixer's integrated LO buffer tolerates relaxed LO drive levels, reducing synthesizer output power demands. Because the RF balun is specified for optimal performance over the full 500-1700 MHz band, image and LO leakage behavior remains consistent across frequency hops, simplifying digital calibration. Designers should budget the mixer's gain flatness across the band in the digital predistortion and AGC loops.
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Wireless Infrastructure Repeaters and Distributed Antenna Systems
Repeaters and DAS equipment downconvert received cellular signals between 500 MHz and 1700 MHz before amplification and retransmission, and the ADL5367 provides the frequency translation with the linearity required to avoid intermodulation products re-radiated on air. The passive mixer core's high IP3 helps the repeater meet regulatory spurious-emission masks under multi-carrier loading, while integrated balancing circuitry reduces bill-of-material count and board area in compact outdoor units. The 5x5 mm LFCSP exposed-pad package supports thermally robust surface-mount assembly used in sealed enclosures. Gain contributed by the integrated IF amplifier allows designers to allocate more of the link budget to the high-power retransmit chain rather than IF gain stages.
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900 MHz ISM Band Receivers
For 868 MHz (EU) and 902-928 MHz (US) ISM receivers, the ADL5367 sits squarely within its 500-1700 MHz optimal band, where its integrated RF balun delivers balanced mixer drive from a single-ended antenna filter output. Downconverting to a low IF lets low-cost baseband ADCs and DSPs perform channel selection and demodulation for proprietary or IEEE 802.15.4g-style links. The doubly balanced core suppresses LO feedthrough, important in dense ISM environments where LO leakage can interfere with co-located nodes. Single-ended LO input permits direct connection to inexpensive integrated synthesizers. The exposed-pad LFCSP package keeps RF grounding inductance low, preserving isolation figures at 900 MHz where ground via inductance otherwise erodes performance.
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L-Band Satellite and GNSS Front Ends
L-band satellite radio and GNSS-adjacent receivers (roughly 1.2-1.7 GHz) fall at the upper edge of the ADL5367's specified 500-1700 MHz range, where the integrated balun maintains rated balance and the mixer core provides the low conversion noise expected at the front end. The device downconverts the L-band carrier to a lower IF for channel filtering and digitization. Its integrated IF amplifier offsets passive-mixer conversion loss, protecting the cascaded noise figure that determines link margin on weak satellite signals. The single-ended RF interface connects directly to the SAW or cavity filter following the LNA. Designers should verify band-edge gain, noise figure, and IP3 at the exact operating frequency against the datasheet electrical tables for margin analysis.
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General-Purpose Test and Measurement Downconverters
Instrument-grade downconverter modules use the ADL5367 to translate arbitrary signals between 500 MHz and 1700 MHz to a fixed IF for analysis by lower-bandwidth digitizers and spectrum-analysis hardware. The wide, balun-optimized RF range lets one module cover VHF/UHF through L-band without band-switching baluns, while high mixer linearity preserves two-tone measurement accuracy and minimizes internally generated intermodulation during wideband captures. Single-ended RF and LO ports simplify front-panel connector interfacing via coaxial relays and attenuators. The compact 5x5 mm LFCSP fits dense modular receiver cards. For instrument designs, characterizing conversion gain and LO drive sensitivity across the LO power range in the ADL5367 datasheet supports level-planning and calibration-table generation.
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Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | ADL5367ACPZ-R7 | ADL5365ACPZ-R7 | ADL5350ACPZ-R7 | ADL5391ACPZ-R2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 20-LFCSP-WQ (5x5) | 20-LFCSP-WQ (5x5) - same | 20-LFCSP-WQ (5x5) - same | 20-LFCSP-WQ (5x5) - same | 20-LFCSP-WQ (5x5) - same |
| Brand | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices | Analog Devices |
| Ordering/Packaging Variant | -WP (WP packaging) | -R7 (tape and reel) | -R7 (tape and reel) | -R7 (tape and reel) | -R2 (tape and reel) |
Key Differentiators
- Band-specific integrated RF balun (vs ADL5365ACPZ-R7)
- Full parametric drop-in variant availability (vs ADL5367ACPZ-R7)
- Higher linearity for blocker-rich cellular bands (vs ADL5350ACPZ-R7)
Design Notes
The exposed pad of the 20-LFCSP-WQ (5x5) package is the primary ground return for the mixer core, LO buffer, and IF amplifier. Connect it to a solid ground plane through an array of at least 9-12 vias directly under the pad. Inadequate exposed-pad grounding raises ground inductance, degrading LO-RF isolation and intermodulation performance, and impedes heat transfer from the die. Follow the ADI LFCSP layout guidelines in the ADL5367 datasheet land-pattern section.
Keep the LO and RF traces 50-ohm controlled impedance and separate them on different board layers with a ground plane between to prevent LO-to-RF coupling that bypasses the mixer's intrinsic isolation. The integrated RF balun is specified for optimal performance over 500-1700 MHz, so place the input bandpass filter close to the RF pin to reject out-of-band signals before they reach the mixer core, preserving linearity headroom for in-band blockers.
Decouple each supply pin with 100 nF ceramic capacitors placed within 2 mm of the pin, plus a bulk 10 uF capacitor per supply domain. The integrated LO buffer and IF amplifier are sensitive to supply ripple, which can modulate the IF output and appear as spurious products. Consult the ADL5367 datasheet electrical specifications for the exact supply voltage and current figures before sizing the power distribution network; verify pin assignments against the official datasheet pin configuration table.
Compliance Information
RoHS compliance flagged in distributor listings (Full-Electronic). REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in provided data - request compliance documentation from Analog Devices.
