Size estimate

The example layout below provides an effective size estimate for the RF front end. The total PCB measures 5 x 2 in (127 x 50.8 mm). Information regarding the size requirements of the different channels or circuits is highlighted below:

  1. Rx ch = 4.00 sq. in

  2. Tx ch = 3.53 sq. in

  3. Digitizer + clk = 4.00 sq. in

  4. RF PSN = 0.88 sq. in

  5. Digitizer PSN = 2.56 sq. in

  6. Fixed LO = 1.13 sq. in

  7. Tunable LO = 3.90 sq. in

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Figure 1 Example layout of the 2-24 GHz RF front end