AK1572

Product Overview

AK1572 from Asahi Kasei Microdevices / AKM is a RF mixer / frequency-conversion IC used for RF and microwave frequency conversion. This product detail focuses on practical mixer parameters such as RF/LO/IF range, conversion performance, linearity, drive requirements and package compatibility.

The device is suitable for receiver, transmitter, upconversion or downconversion stages where the exact suffix must be matched for package, tape-and-reel format, temperature grade and RF layout before purchase.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Asahi Kasei Microdevices / AKM
• Part Number: AK1572
• Device Type: RF mixer / frequency-conversion IC
• Mixer Configuration / Topology: single mixer frequency-conversion path with AKM RF/IF interface
• RF Frequency Range: 690 MHz to 4 GHz
• LO Frequency Range / Drive: LO range according to selected AKM mixer frequency plan
• IF Frequency Range: IF range set by AKM mixer family and external filtering
• Conversion Gain / Loss: 1.5 dB gain class
• Linearity / P1dB: linearity specification depends on selected AKM mixer band and LO drive
• Noise Figure / Isolation: 14 dB noise figure class
• Supply / Bias: 270 mA current, 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply
• Package / Case: 32-VFQFN exposed pad
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C class depending on suffix
• Design Notes: Match LO drive, RF/LO/IF port orientation, grounding, exposed-pad layout and external matching network to the exact suffix before approval.

Applications

Wireless infrastructure, cellular base stations, microwave radios, satellite communication equipment, radar front ends, test instruments and broadband receiver or transmitter conversion paths.

Repair, prototype and shortage-support builds where original mixer suffix, package footprint and frequency plan must remain compatible with the existing RF design.

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support sourcing for AK1572 through available stock checks, BOM consolidation and alternative-lot review. For RF mixer components, date code, MSL handling, original label condition and package integrity should be reviewed before shipment.

For production recovery, repair support or shortage coverage, Antrex Electronics can coordinate visual inspection, package verification and third-party testing when required. This helps buyers manage risk when sourcing discontinued, legacy or hard-to-find RF mixer parts.