Mixer circuit with on-chip transformer

   
   

An apparatus for modifying a radio frequency signal includes a mixer core, an input circuit and an interface circuit. The mixer core receives a first signal having a first frequency and a second signal having a second frequency, and outputs a third signal which is a function of the first and second signals. The input circuit sets a predetermined bias current, receives a radio frequency (RF) signal and inputs the RF signal into the mixer core. The interface circuit is interposed between the mixer core and the input circuit. The interface circuit receives the bias current and input it to the mixer core. In one embodiment, the input circuit includes a transistor and the interface circuit includes a transformer.

 
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