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The mixer\u2019s linearity is increased by applying an Improved Derivative Super-Position (I-DS) technique cascaded between the mixer\u2019s transconductance and switching stage. The high gain and stability of amplifiers in the transconductance stage of the mixer are achieved using novel tunable capacitive cross-coupled common source (TCC-CS) transistors. Using the I-DS, the third-order non-linear coefficient of current is closed to zero, enhancing the linearity. Additionally, a TCC-CS, which is realized by varactors, neutralizes the gate-to-drain parasitic capacitance (Cgd) of transistors in the transconductance stage of the mixer and contributes to the improvement of the gain and stability of the mixer. The measured 1 dB compression point OP1dB of the designed mixer is 4.1 dBm and IP1dB is 0.67 dBm at 24 GHz. The conversion gain of 4.1 dB at 24 GHz and 3.2 \u00b1 0.9 dB, from 20 to 30 GHz is achieved in the designed mixer. Furthermore, a noise figure of 3.8 dB is noted at 24 GHz. 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