9-5902; Rev 0; 6/11 EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer General Description The MAX2042A single, high-linearity upconversion/ downconversion mixer provides up to +33dBm input IP3, 7.25dB noise figure, and 7.2dB conversion loss for 1600MHz to 3900MHz GSM/EDGE, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, LTE, TD-LTE, WiMAXK, and MMDS wireless infrastructure applications.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer TABLE OF CONTENTS Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package Thermal Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 5.0V Supply DC Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . .
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Typical Application Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Chip Information . . . . . . . . . .
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS VCC to GND...........................................................-0.3V to +5.5V IF+, IF-, LOBIAS to GND .......................... -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) RF, LO Input Power........................................................ +20dBm IF Input Power (50ω source).......................................... +18dBm RF, LO Current (RF and LO are DC shorted to GND through a balun).........
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer RECOMMENDED AC OPERATING CONDITIONS PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS RF Frequency Range Without Tuning fRF1 Typical Application Circuit with C1 = 8.2pF (Table 1) (Notes 5, 6) 2000 2900 MHz RF Frequency Range With Low-Band Tuning fRF2 Typical Application Circuit with C1 = 1.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer 5.0V Supply, RF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO INJECTION AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (DOWNCONVERTER OPERATION) (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, RF and LO ports are driven from 50I sources, PLO = -6dBm to +3dBm, PRF = 0dBm, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, fLO = 2300MHz to 3200MHz, fIF = 300MHz, fRF < fLO, TC = -40NC to +85NC.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer 3.3V Supply, RF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO INJECTION AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (DOWNCONVERTER OPERATION) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, RF and LO ports are driven from 50I sources, Typical values are for TC = +25NC, VCC = 3.3V, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 2600MHz, fLO = 2900MHz, fIF = 300MHz, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer 5.0V Supply, RF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO INJECTION AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (DOWNCONVERTER OPERATION) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1. Typical values are for TC = +25NC, VCC = 5.0V, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 3500MHz, fLO = 3200MHz, fIF = 300MHz, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER SYMBOL Small-Signal Conversion Loss LC Loss Variation vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer 5.0V Supply, RF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO INJECTION AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (DOWNCONVERTER OPERATION) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1. Typical values are for TC = +25NC, VCC = 5.0V, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 3500MHz, fLO = 3800MHz, fIF = 300MHz, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER SYMBOL Small-Signal Conversion Loss LC Loss Variation vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer 5.0V Supply, RF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO INJECTION AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (DOWNCONVERTER OPERATION) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1. Typical values are for TC = +25NC, VCC = 5.0V, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 1850MHz, fLO = 2150MHz, fIF = 300MHz, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER SYMBOL Small-Signal Conversion Loss LC Loss Variation vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer 5.0V Supply, RF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LOW-SIDE LO INJECTION AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (DOWNCONVERTER OPERATION) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1. Typical values are for TC = +25NC, VCC = 5.0V, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 1850MHz, fLO = 1550MHz, fIF = 300MHz, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER SYMBOL Small-Signal Conversion Loss LC Loss Variation vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer 5.0V Supply, RF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO INJECTION AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (UPCONVERTER OPERATION) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2. Typical values are for TC = +25NC, VCC = 5.0V, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 2600MHz, fLO = 2900MHz, fIF = 300MHz, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER Conversion Loss SYMBOL CONDITIONS LC Conversion Loss Variation vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer 3.3V Supply, RF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO INJECTION AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (UPCONVERTER OPERATION) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2. Typical values are for TC = +25NC, VCC = 3.3V, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 2600MHz, fLO = 2900MHz, fIF = 300MHz, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER Conversion Loss SYMBOL CONDITIONS LC Conversion Loss Variation vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) 7 TC = -40°C 6 5 7 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 6 5 2900 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) INPUT IP3 vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) TC = +25°C -30 TC = -40°C TC = +85°C -20 -30 LO LEAKAGE AT IF PORT vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) -35 TC = +85°C -40 -45 -50 -30 -35 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -40 -45 -50 2600 2900 3200 -35 VCC = 5.0V -40 VCC = 5.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 3.3V, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) 5 7 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 6 5 2600 2900 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) INPUT IP3 vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 3.3V, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 3.3V, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) TC = +25°C -30 TC = +85°C -20 -30 LO LEAKAGE AT IF PORT vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 3.3V, fRF = 2000MHz to 2900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) TC = +25°C TC = +85°C -40 -45 -50 -30 -35 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -40 -45 -50 2300 2600 2900 3200 -30 VCC = 3.3V -35 VCC = 3.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, LO is low-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) TC = +25°C 8 7 10 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 9 10 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) TC = +85°C CONVERSION LOSS vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, LO is low-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) 65 TC = -40°C, +25°C, +85°C 75 65 55 3300 3500 3700 3900 NOISE FIGURE vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, LO is low-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) TC = -40°C TC = +25°C -30 -20 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -30 LO LEAKAGE AT IF PORT vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, LO is low-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) -25 TC = +85°C TC = +25°C -35 -40 -20 PLO = -0dBm -25 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm -30 -35 -40 3000 3200 3400 3600 3000 3200 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) 10 7 8 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 7 6 3700 3900 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) INPUT IP3 vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 3100MHz to 3900MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) -15 TC = +25°C -20 TC = +85°C -25 PLO = 3dBm -10 PLO = 0dBm -15 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm -20 -25 -30 -30 3600 3800 -15 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V -20 -25 3600 3800 4000 4200 3400 3600 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) 10 15 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 4000 4200 IF PORT RETURN LOSS vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) TC = +25°C 8 7 9 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) TC = +85°C CONVERSION LOSS vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) -40 -20 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -30 -40 2350 2550 RF-TO-IF ISOLATION vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LO is high-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) TC = +25°C -40 -20 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -30 -40 2LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LO is low-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) CONVERSION LOSS vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LO is low-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LO is low-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 1, VCC = 5.0V, fRF = 1650MHz to 2250MHz, LO is low-side injected for a 300MHz IF, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) -40 -50 -30 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -40 -50 1550 1750 1950 -30 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, VCC = +5.0V, fRF = fLO - fIF, fIF = 300MHz, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) 6 5 7 PLO = -6dBm, 3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 6 5 2600 2900 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) INPUT IP3 vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, VCC = +5.0V, fRF = fLO - fIF, fIF = 300MHz, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) LO + 2IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY 65 TC = +25°C 55 TC = -40°C LO + 2IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY PIF = 0dBm 75 PLO = 0dBm 65 PLO = -3dBm 55 85 VCC = 5.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, VCC = +5.0V, fRF = fLO - fIF, fIF = 300MHz, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) -30 -35 -30 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -35 2600 2900 3200 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) TC = +25°C -60 -70 TC = +85°C -80 2900 3200 -90 2600 2900 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) VCC = 5.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, VCC = +5.0V, fRF = fLO - fIF, fIF = 300MHz, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 10 15 20 LO = 2900MHz 5 IF PORT RETURN LOSS (dB) MAX2042A toc229 25 10 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, VCC = +3.3V, fRF = fLO - fIF, fIF = 300MHz, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) 6 5 7 PLO = -6dBm, 3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 6 5 2300 2600 2900 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) INPUT IP3 vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, VCC = +3.3V, fRF = fLO - fIF, fIF = 300MHz, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) 65 TC = +25°C 55 TC = -40°C PLO = 0dBm 65 PLO = -3dBm 55 85 MAX2042A toc244 PLO = +3dBm 75 LO + 2IF RESPONSE vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, VCC = +3.3V, fRF = fLO - fIF, fIF = 300MHz, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, VCC = +3.3V, fRF = fLO - fIF, fIF = 300MHz, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 10 15 20 LO = 2900MHz 5 IF PORT RETURN LOSS (dB) MAX2042A toc257 RF PORT RETURN LOSS (dB) IF = 300MHz 5 IF PORT RETURN LOSS vs.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer VCC GND GND LO TOP VIEW GND Pin Configuration 15 14 13 12 11 GND 16 10 GND GND 17 9 GND 8 VCC 7 LOBIAS 6 VCC IF- 18 MAX2042A IF+ 19 2 3 4 5 GND GND VCC 1 GND + RF GND 20 TQFN 5mm x 5mm Pin Description PIN NAME 1, 6, 8,14 VCC 2 RF 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 17 GND 7 LOBIAS 9, 15 GND 11 LO 16, 20 GND 18, 19 IF-, IF+ — EP FUNCTION Power Supply.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Functional Diagram RF RF BALUN IF LO DRIVER LO LO BALUN MAX2042A Detailed Description When used as a high-side LO injection mixer in the 2300MHz to 2900MHz band, the MAX2042A provides +33dBm of IIP3, with typical conversion loss and noise figure values of only 7.2dB and 7.25dB, respectively. The integrated baluns and matching circuitry allow for 50I single-ended interfaces to the RF and the LO port.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Applications Information Input and Output Matching The RF input provides a 50I match when combined with a series DC-blocking capacitor. Use an 8.2pF capacitor value for RF frequencies ranging from 2000MHz to 2900MHz. Use a 1.5pF capacitor value to match the RF port for the 3000MHz to 3900MHz band. For RF frequencies in the 1650MHz to 2250MHz range, use C1 = 1.8pF and L1 = 12nH.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Table 1. Component Values—Downconverter Mode DESIGNATION C1 QTY 1 DESCRIPTION COMPONENT SUPPLIER 8.2pF microwave capacitor (0402); use for 2000MHz to 2900MHz RF frequencies Murata Electronics North America, Inc. 1.5pF microwave capacitor (0402); use for 3000MHz to 3900MHz RF frequencies Murata Electronics North America, Inc. 1.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Typical Application Circuit LO INPUT +5.0V C11 IF 5 GND VCC 15 T1 4 GND 14 C10 GND 13 LO GND 12 11 10 16 GND 1:1 GND 3 2 1 N.C. IF- MAX2042A 17 9 8 18 GND +5.0V VCC C8 C5 IF+ 7 19 LOBIAS +5.0V EP GND 6 20 C9 R1 VCC C6 1 2 VCC RF +5.0V L1 C3 C2 C1 RF 4 3 GND GND 5 GND NOTES: PINS 3, 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, AND 17 ARE ALL INTERNALLY CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED GROUND PAD.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Ordering Information PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE MAX2042AETP+ -40NC to +85NC 20 TQFN-EP* MAX2042AETP+T -40NC to +85NC 20 TQFN-EP* +Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. *EP = Exposed pad. T = Tape and reel. Chip Information Package Information For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.
MAX2042A SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer Revision History REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE 0 6/11 DESCRIPTION Initial release PAGES CHANGED — Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.