[sdiy] Gilbert cell IC

[Magnus Danielson]

From: Tim Ressel <madhun2001 at yahoo.com>
Subject: [sdiy] Gilbert cell IC
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 11:17:26 -0800 (PST)

> Hey all,

Hi Tim!

> I just stumbled across this. It is a transistor array
> from Intersil that is arranged as a Gilbert cell.
> Would this be useful in VCAs??
> 
> http://www.intersil.com/data/an/AN9744.pdf

Verrrry interesting application note!

If you are refering to the HFA3101 I'd say... that will be a lovely
mixer/ringmodulator!

If you are refering to the HFA3102 I'd say... SURE!

> It is about $4.50 from Newark Elecrtronics.

Maybe a bit pricey for a VCA, but OK for a mixer.

Cheers,
Magnus