WMC-MIX22-FB00 WR-22 balanced mixer

Product Description

WMC-MIX22-FB00 WR-22 Waveguide Balanced Mixer (33–50 GHz)

This is a WMC-MIX22-FB00, a waveguide balanced mixer designed for millimeter-wave (mm-wave) frequency conversion in the 33 to 50 GHz range. Operating in the WR-22 waveguide band, this component is used in high-frequency systems such as radar, satellite communications, point-to-point radio, and advanced test/measurement setups. Sold AS IS for engineering evaluation, parts salvage, or integration into specialized RF systems.

Key Specifications:

• Model: WMC-MIX22-FB00

• Type: Waveguide balanced mixer (diode-based)

• Frequency Range: 33–50 GHz (Ka-band / Q-band / V-band overlap)

• Waveguide: WR-22 (standard flange, UG-595/U)

• LO/RF/IF Ports:

  • RF & LO: WR-22 waveguide inputs

  • IF: Typically coaxial output (SMA or K-connector common)

• Conversion: Down-conversion or up-conversion with appropriate LO injection

• Applications: Radar front-ends, E/W systems, satellite transceivers, mm-wave test benches

Potential Uses:

• High-Frequency System Repair: Donor mixer for restoring a mm-wave radar, communication, or test system.

• Component Salvage: Precision waveguide sections, diode rings, RF choke structures, and IF connector.

• Research & Prototyping: For university or corporate mm-wave research, software-defined radio (SDR) experiments, or custom transceiver design.

• Educational Display: Example of waveguide technology for engineering courses on microwave/mm-wave systems.

Important Notes:

• Waveguide Compatibility: Requires WR-22 flange-compatible waveguide components (flanges, transitions, loads) for integration.

• LO Drive Requirement: Needs an appropriate local oscillator (LO) source in the 33–50 GHz range with adequate power.

• Expertise Required: Suitable for RF/mm-wave engineers with vector network analyzer (VNA) and signal generator test capabilities.

• Possible ITAR Control: May be subject to export restrictions due to its mm-wave frequency and potential defense origins.