Signetics MC1496N Monolithic Integrated Circuit

Signetics MC1496N is a monolithic balanced modulator/demodulator IC in a 14-pin DIP package designed for RF and analog communications. This device provides a balanced modulator suitable for double-sideband suppressed-carrier (DSB-SC) modulation and coherent demodulation, making it a common choice for AM transmitters, RF front-ends, and intermediate-frequency (IF) processing stages. The MC1496N operates from 0 to +70°C and is available in a 14‑DIP (PDIP) package, with typical performance specified for signals up to about 300 MHz. As a single-chip alternative to diode-ring modulators, it is widely used in communications hardware for modulation and demodulation tasks, featuring input and output ports designed for balanced operation and straightforward external biasing.