The current-folded mixer of this invention comprises an input stage and a
switching stage. The input stage receives a radio frequency input RF and
generates a modulated bias current to the switching stage. The switching
stage has a switching pair, connected to a common node, to receive an
input signal and said modulated bias current to generate an output signal
in accordance with the input signal and the modulated bias current. The
current-folded mixer uses a capacitor to separate the bias current of the
input stage and the switching stage and an inductor in the switching
stage to supply bias current.