LM1596/LM1496 Balanced Modulator-Demodulator General Description The LM1596/LM1496 are doubled balanced modulator-demodulators which produce an output voltage proportional to the product of an input (signal) voltage and a switching (carrier) signal. Typical applications include suppressed carrier modulation, amplitude modulation, synchronous detection, FM or PM detection, broadband frequency doubling and chopping. The LM1596 is specified for operation over the b55§C to a125§C military temperature range. The LM1496 is specified for operation over the 0§C to a70§C temperature range. Features Y Excellent carrier suppression 65 dB typical at 0.5 MHz 50 dB typical at 10 MHz Y Adjustable gain and signal handling Y Fully balanced inputs and outputs Y Low offset and drift Y Wide frequency response up to 100 MHz