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Recommended Balun Impedance Ratio for ADRV9005 Tx and Rx?

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The user asked why the Jupiter-SDR schematic uses 1:1 impedance transformation baluns (TCM1-83X+) for ADRV9002 Rx paths, despite the ADRV9001 user guide recommending 2:1 baluns for 50 Ω to 100 Ω impedance matching. The final answer advises following the user guide recommendations and suggests posting Jupiter SDR schematic-related questions in the relevant forum. The ADRV9005 should use 2:1 baluns for both Rx and Tx paths.
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Category: Datasheet/Specs
Product Number: adrv9005

The ADRV9001 System Development User Guide states that "When selecting a balun/transformer for the receive paths, use a 2:1 impedance transformation to accommodate the 50 Ω single-ended
impedance to 100 Ω differential impedance, as required by the ADRV9001 receiver inputs" (page 267).

However, looking at the Jupiter-SDR schematic, the ADRV9002 Rx paths are using TCM1-83X+ which have 1:1 impedance transformation baluns (per datasheet, page 15).

Why did they used 1:1 balun when 2:1 is needed, and which Balun Impedance Transformation Ratings should I use with ADRV9005 (both Rx and Tx)?

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[edited by: smoke9 at 6:55 PM (GMT -4) on 24 Sep 2025]
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