The MC1496 is a classic balanced modulator-demodulator IC widely used in telecommunications for AM, SSB, and DSB modulation. When working with simulation software like Proteus Design Suite, finding or creating a functional "Proteus MC1496 Lib" (Library) is essential for validating RF circuits before moving to hardware.
If your installation lacks the model, follow these steps to source it: Proteus Mc1496 Lib
| Pin | Name | Type | Description | |-----|------|------|---------------------------| | 1 | CAR+ | Input | Carrier input (positive) | | 2 | GND1 | Power | Ground (bias) | | 3 | MOD+ | Input | Modulating signal input | | 4 | MOD- | Input | Modulating signal input | | 5 | BIAS | Input | Bias adjust | | 6 | VEE | Power | Negative supply (-8V) | | 7 | GND2 | Power | Ground (output stage) | | 8 | OUT+ | Output| Differential output + | | 9 | OUT- | Output| Differential output - | | 10 | CAR- | Input | Carrier input (negative) | | 11 | VCC | Power | Positive supply (+12V) | | 12 | NC | - | Not connected | | 13 | NC | - | Not connected | | 14 | NC | - | Not connected | The MC1496 is a classic balanced modulator-demodulator IC