General Description
The MAX2150 is a complete wideband direct upconver-
sion quadrature modulator IC incorporating a 28-bit
sigma-delta fractional-N synthesizer. The device is tar-
geted for applications in the 700MHz to 2300MHz fre-
quency range.
The super-high-resolution sigma-delta fractional-N syn-
thesizer is capable of better than 50mHz resolution
when used with a 10MHz reference. Other features:
fully differential I/Q modulation inputs, an internal LO
buffer, and a 50Ω wideband output driver amplifier.
A standard 3-wire interface is provided for synthesizer
programming and overall device configuration. An on-
chip low-noise crystal oscillator amplifier is also includ-
ed and can be configured as a buffer when an external
reference oscillator is used.
The device typically achieves 34dBc of carrier and side-
band suppression at a -1dBm output level. The wide-
band, internally matched RF output can also
be disabled while the synthesizer and 3-wire bus remain
powered up for continuous programming.
The device consumes 72mA from a single +3.0V sup-
ply and is packaged in an ultra-compact 28-pin QFN
package (5mm
5mm) with an exposed pad.
Applications
Wireless Broadband
Satellite Uplink
LMDS
Wireless Base Station
Features
Single Voltage Supply (2.7V to 3.6V)
75MHz 3dB I/Q Input Bandwidth
Wideband 50Ω RF Output: 700MHz to 2300MHz
Ultra-Fine Frequency Resolution: 100mHz
High Reference Frequency for Fast-Switching
Applications
Ultra-Low Phase Noise
Low Spurious and Reference Emissions
-1dBm RMS Output Power
60dB RF Muting Control
34dBc Typical Carrier Suppression
34dBc Typical Sideband Suppression
Software- and Hardware-Controlled Shutdown
Modes
MAX2150
Wideband I/Q Modulator with Sigma-Delta
Fractional-N Synthesizer
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RFOUT
N.C.
N.C.
TXEN
VCC_PA
VCC_RF
4
1
2
5
6
7
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
MAX2150
∑ Δ – MOD
90
0
PROGRAMMING
AND CONTROL
CLK DATA SYNEN
QFN
OSCIN VCC_XTAL
I+ Q+I- Q- BUFOUTBUFEN
LO+
LO-
VCC_LO
VCC_D
VCC_A
CHP
VCC_CHP
LOCK
VCC_SD
1/N
1/R
PFD
CHP
EN
SHDN
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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Pin Configuration/
Functional Diagram
Ordering Information
19-2389; Rev 4; 6/08
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2150ETI -40°C to +85°C 28 TQFN-EP*
MAX2150ETI+ -40°C to +85°C 28 TQFN-EP*
*
EP = Exposed paddle.
+
Denotes lead-free package.
MAX2150
Wideband I/Q Modulator with Sigma-Delta
Fractional-N Synthesizer
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
V
CC
to GND...........................................................-0.3V to +6.0V
RF Signals: LO+, LO-, OSCIN ........................................+10dBm
I+ to I-, Q+ to Q-.......................................................................2V
LO+, LO-, I+, I-, Q+, Q-, BUFEN, TXEN, CLK, DATA,
EN, SYNEN, OSCIN, OSCOUT, BUFOUT, CHP,
SHDN, LOCK, V
CC
_CP to GND..............-0.3V to (V
CC
+ 0.3V)
Digital Input Current .........................................................±10mA
Short-Circuit Duration RFOUT, BUFOUT, OSCOUT,
Lock, CHP...........................................................................10s
Continuous Power Dissipation
28-Pin TQFN (T
A
= +70°C)..................................................2W
(derate 28.5mW/°C above +70°C)
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature Range ..........................................+150°C
Storage Temperature.........................................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering 10s) ..................................+300°C
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX2150 EV kit. V
CC
= +2.7V to +3.6V, GND = 0V, SHDN = PLLEN = TXEN = high, BUFEN= low. No AC input signals. RFOUT and
BUFOUT output ports are terminated in 50Ω. T
A
= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at V
CC
= +3V, T
A
= +25°C, unless otherwise
noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
SUPPLY
Supply Voltage 2.7 3 3.6 V
TX mode, SHDN = PLLEN = TXEN = high
BUFEN = low
72 107
SYNTH mode, SHDN = PLLEN = high, TXEN =
BUFEN = low
25 38
Supply Current
MOD mode, SHDN = TXEN = high, SYNEN =
BUFEN = low
46 69
mA
LO Buffer Supply Current Additional current in all modes for BUFEN = high 3.3 5.5 mA
HW_SHDN mode, SHDN = low 0.3 600
Shutdown Supply Current
SW_SHDN mode, PWDN bit at logic low 35 600
µA
CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUTS (SHDN, TXEN, SYNEN, BUFEN)
Input Logic High 2V
Input Logic Low 0.5 V
Input Logic High Current A
Input Logic Low Current -1 µA
Lock Detect High (Locked) 2 V
Lock D etect Low ( U nl ocked ) 0.5 V
Power-Up Time MOD mode 25 µs
Power-Down Time MOD mode 1 µs
3-WIRE CONTROL INPUT (CLK, DATA, EN)
Input Logic High
V
CC
-
0.5
V
Input Logic Low 0.5 V
Input Logic High Current A
Input Logic Low Current -1 µA
CAUTION! ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
MAX2150
Wideband I/Q Modulator with Sigma-Delta
Fractional-N Synthesizer
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PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
MODULATION INPUT
BW (-1dB) 26
I/Q Input Bandwidth
BW (-3dB) 75
MHz
I/Q Differential Input Level
Assumes a sine-wave input to achieve the RFOUT output
power specified below
1V
P-P
I/Q DC Input Resistance 200 kΩ
I/Q Common-Mode Input Range (Note 2) 1.5 1.6 1.7 V
RF OUTPUT
Frequency Range 700 2300 MHz
TXEN = high, f
RF
= 1750MHz -7 -1
Output Power
TXEN = low, f
RF
= 1750MHz -60
dBm
Output 1dB Compression Point 1 dBm
Output IP3 14 dBm
Carrier Suppression f
RF
= 1750MHz 34 dBc
Sideband Suppression f
LO
- f
I/Q
, f
RF
= 1750MHz 25 34 dBc
RF Output Noise Floor f
OFFSET
> 40MHz (Note 2) -148 -143 dBm/Hz
Output Return Loss (Note 3) -9 dB
LO INPUT/OUTPUT
Frequency Range 700 2300 MHz
LO Input Power (Note 2) -12 -10 -7 dBm
LO Input Return Loss f
LO
=2000MHz -15 dB
LO Buffer Output Level BUFEN = high (Note 2) -14 -9.5 dBm
SIGMA-DELTA FRACTIONAL-N SYNTHESIZER
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Frequency Range
(Note 2)
700 2300 MHz
Phase-Detector Input-Referred
Phase Noise Floor
f
COMP
= f
REF
= 20MHz, CP0 = CP1 = CPX = 1 (Note 4) -138 dBc/Hz
In-Loop Spurious Emissions
f
LO
= 1740.005MHz, f
COMP
= f
REF
= 20MHz, CP0 = CP1
= CPX = 1 (Note 5)
-40 dBc
MAIN DIVIDER AND PHASE DETECTOR
Minimum Fractional-N Step Size
f
COMP
/
2
28
Phase-Detector Comparison
Frequency
20 30 MHz
Maximum N Division 251
Minimum N Division 35
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX2150 EV kit. V
CC
= +2.7V to +3.6V, SHDN = PLLEN = TXEN = high, BUFEN =low. Input I/Q signals: F
I/Q
= 500kHz, V
I/Q
= 1V
P-P
.
I+, Q+ single-ended input, driven from AC-coupled source. I-, Q- single-ended inputs are AC-coupled to GND. RFOUT and BUFOUT
output ports are terminated in 50Ω loads. f
LO
=1750MHz, P
LO
= -10dBm, typical values are at V
CC
= +3V, T
A
= +25°C, unless other-
wise noted.) (Note 1)

MAX2150ETI+

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Manufacturer:
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Description:
Modulator / Demodulator I/Q Mod w/Sig Delt Fractional-N Synth
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