Move Over SA612, for a Newcomer

There may be a newcomer on the direct conversion receiver block, check it out.

LTM9004 - 14-Bit Direct Conversion Receiver Subsystem

• Integrated Dual 14-Bit, High-Speed ADC, Lowpass
• Filter, Differential Gain Stages and I/Q Demodulator
• Lowpass Filter for Each ADC Channel
• RF Input Frequency Range: 0.8GHz to 2.7GHz
• 50Ω Single-Ended RF and LO Ports
• I/Q Gain Mismatch: 0.2dB Typical
• I/Q Phase Mismatch: 1.5 Deg Typical

Now:

• if we can only figure out how to use this at lower frequencies, 
• if the price and availability is right, 
• if we Homebrewers can figure out how to solder this thing

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