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MAX19996
SiGe, High-Linearity, High-Gain, 2000MHz to 3000MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer
Lowest Noise, Highest Linearity 2.5GHz SiGe Mixer for WCS, LTE, WiMAX, and MMDS Base Stations, Featuring Superior IP3, NF, and 2RF-2LO Performance
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The MAX19996 single, high-linearity downconversion mixer provides 8.7dB conversion gain, +24.5dBm IIP3, and 9.6dB noise figure for 2000MHz to 3000MHz WCS, LTE, WiMAX™, and MMDS wireless infrastructure applications. With an 1800MHz to 2550MHz LO frequency range, this particular mixer is ideal for low-side LO injection receiver architectures. High-side LO injection is supported by the MAX19996A, which is pin-for-pin and functionally compatible with the MAX19996.
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX19996 also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes a double-balanced passive mixer core, an IF amplifier, and an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also integrated to allow for singleended RF and LO inputs. The MAX19996 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is typically 230mA at VCC = +5.0V or 149.5mA at VCC = +3.3V.
The MAX19996 is pin compatible with the MAX19996A 2300MHz to 3900MHz mixer. The device is also pin similar with the MAX9984/MAX9986 400MHz to 1000MHz mixers and the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 2200MHz mixers, making this entire family of downconverters ideal for applications where a common PCB layout is used for multiple frequency bands.
The MAX19996 is available in a compact 5mm x 5mm, 20-pin thin QFN lead-free package with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX19996 also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes a double-balanced passive mixer core, an IF amplifier, and an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also integrated to allow for singleended RF and LO inputs. The MAX19996 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is typically 230mA at VCC = +5.0V or 149.5mA at VCC = +3.3V.
The MAX19996 is pin compatible with the MAX19996A 2300MHz to 3900MHz mixer. The device is also pin similar with the MAX9984/MAX9986 400MHz to 1000MHz mixers and the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 2200MHz mixers, making this entire family of downconverters ideal for applications where a common PCB layout is used for multiple frequency bands.
The MAX19996 is available in a compact 5mm x 5mm, 20-pin thin QFN lead-free package with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Key Features
- 2000MHz to 3000MHz RF Frequency Range
- 1800MHz to 2550MHz LO Frequency Range
- 50MHz to 500MHz IF Frequency Range
- 8.7dB Typical Conversion Gain
- 9.6dB Typical Noise Figure
- +24.5dBm Typical Input IP3
- +11dBm Typical Input 1dB Compression Point
- 69dBc Typical 2RF-2LO Spurious Rejection at PRF = -10dBm
- Integrated LO Buffer
- Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended Inputs
- Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
- Pin Compatible with the MAX19996A 2300MHz to 3900MHz Mixer
- Pin Similar with the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 2200MHz Mixers and MAX9984/MAX9986 400MHz to 1000MHz Mixers
- Single +5.0V or +3.3V Supply
- External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-Performance Mode
Applications/Uses
- 2.3GHz WCS Base Stations
- 2.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
- 2.7GHz MMDS Base Stations
- Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
- Military Systems
- Private Mobile Radios
- Wireless Local Loop
Parametric specs for Downconverter Mixers
| # Channels | 1 |
| RF Freq. (MHz) (min) | 2000 |
| RF Freq. (MHz) (max) | 3000 |
| LO Frequency (MHz) (min) | 1800 |
| LO Frequency (MHz) (max) | 2550 |
| IF Frequency (MHz) (min) | 50 |
| IF Frequency (MHz) (max) | 500 |
| Gain (dB) | 8.7 |
| Input IP3 (dBm) | 24.5 |
| Noise Figure (dB) | 9.6 |
| 2RF-2LO/ 2LO-2RF (dBc) | 69 |
| VCC (V) | 3.0 to 5.25 |
| 3.3V Supply Current (mA) | 149.5 |
| 5V Supply Current (mA) | 230 |
| Footprint (mm x mm) | 5.0 x 5.0 |
| Package/Pins | TQFN/20 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $8.71 @1k |
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Parametric specs for Downconverter Mixers
| # Channels | 1 |
| RF Freq. (MHz) (min) | 2000 |
| RF Freq. (MHz) (max) | 3000 |
| LO Frequency (MHz) (min) | 1800 |
| LO Frequency (MHz) (max) | 2550 |
| IF Frequency (MHz) (min) | 50 |
| IF Frequency (MHz) (max) | 500 |
| Gain (dB) | 8.7 |
| Input IP3 (dBm) | 24.5 |
| Noise Figure (dB) | 9.6 |
| 2RF-2LO/ 2LO-2RF (dBc) | 69 |
| VCC (V) | 3.0 to 5.25 |
| 3.3V Supply Current (mA) | 149.5 |
| 5V Supply Current (mA) | 230 |
| Footprint (mm x mm) | 5.0 x 5.0 |
| Package/Pins | TQFN/20 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $8.71 @1k |
Key Features
- 2000MHz to 3000MHz RF Frequency Range
- 1800MHz to 2550MHz LO Frequency Range
- 50MHz to 500MHz IF Frequency Range
- 8.7dB Typical Conversion Gain
- 9.6dB Typical Noise Figure
- +24.5dBm Typical Input IP3
- +11dBm Typical Input 1dB Compression Point
- 69dBc Typical 2RF-2LO Spurious Rejection at PRF = -10dBm
- Integrated LO Buffer
- Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended Inputs
- Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
- Pin Compatible with the MAX19996A 2300MHz to 3900MHz Mixer
- Pin Similar with the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 2200MHz Mixers and MAX9984/MAX9986 400MHz to 1000MHz Mixers
- Single +5.0V or +3.3V Supply
- External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-Performance Mode
Applications/Uses
- 2.3GHz WCS Base Stations
- 2.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
- 2.7GHz MMDS Base Stations
- Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
- Military Systems
- Private Mobile Radios
- Wireless Local Loop
Description
The MAX19996 single, high-linearity downconversion mixer provides 8.7dB conversion gain, +24.5dBm IIP3, and 9.6dB noise figure for 2000MHz to 3000MHz WCS, LTE, WiMAX™, and MMDS wireless infrastructure applications. With an 1800MHz to 2550MHz LO frequency range, this particular mixer is ideal for low-side LO injection receiver architectures. High-side LO injection is supported by the MAX19996A, which is pin-for-pin and functionally compatible with the MAX19996.
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX19996 also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes a double-balanced passive mixer core, an IF amplifier, and an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also integrated to allow for singleended RF and LO inputs. The MAX19996 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is typically 230mA at VCC = +5.0V or 149.5mA at VCC = +3.3V.
The MAX19996 is pin compatible with the MAX19996A 2300MHz to 3900MHz mixer. The device is also pin similar with the MAX9984/MAX9986 400MHz to 1000MHz mixers and the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 2200MHz mixers, making this entire family of downconverters ideal for applications where a common PCB layout is used for multiple frequency bands.
The MAX19996 is available in a compact 5mm x 5mm, 20-pin thin QFN lead-free package with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX19996 also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes a double-balanced passive mixer core, an IF amplifier, and an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also integrated to allow for singleended RF and LO inputs. The MAX19996 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is typically 230mA at VCC = +5.0V or 149.5mA at VCC = +3.3V.
The MAX19996 is pin compatible with the MAX19996A 2300MHz to 3900MHz mixer. The device is also pin similar with the MAX9984/MAX9986 400MHz to 1000MHz mixers and the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 2200MHz mixers, making this entire family of downconverters ideal for applications where a common PCB layout is used for multiple frequency bands.
The MAX19996 is available in a compact 5mm x 5mm, 20-pin thin QFN lead-free package with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
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