HFA3101B96

RF Mixers Overview

The HFA3101B96 is an RF mixer manufactured by Renesas Electronics Corporation, designed for frequencies ranging from 0Hz to 10GHz. It contains one mixer element and exhibits a typical noise figure of 1.7dB. The component utilizes a surface-mount installation type within an 8-SOIC package (0.154 inch width). This device is based on Intersil's bonded wafer UHF-1 SOI process, configured as an all-NPN transistor array functioning as a multiplier cell.

RF Mixers Feature Summary

• Operates as a multi-frequency mixer utilizing an all-NPN transistor array
• Built on bonded wafer UHF-1 SOI process technology
• Functions as a multiplier cell configuration

RF Mixers Applications

• RF signal mixing applications
• Multiplier cell implementations
• UHF frequency conversion circuits

RF Mixers Procurement Notes

Verify component obsolescence status prior to procurement planning. Confirm package dimensions match the 8-SOIC specification with 0.154-inch width. Ensure design compatibility with the specified 0Hz to 10GHz operational range and 1.7dB noise figure requirements. Check for RoHS compliance variations in legacy stock.

RF Mixers Selection Notes

Select this component for designs requiring wideband mixing up to 10GHz with low noise characteristics. Consider the obsolete product status when defining long-term supply chain strategies. Evaluate the 8-SOIC footprint constraints against available PCB real estate. Assess thermal management needs relative to the SOI process capabilities.

RF Mixers Part Context

This part belongs to the HFA3101 series, representing Renesas' legacy RF mixer portfolio derived from Intersil technologies. It serves as a specialized active mixer solution leveraging silicon-on-insulator processes for high-frequency performance. The series targets applications demanding precise multiplier functions within compact surface-mount packages.

RF Mixers Replacement Considerations

No public confirmed substitute part numbers are available.