General Description
The MAX9989 and MAX9990 LO buffers provide the high
output (+14dBm to +20dBm) necessary to drive the LO
inputs of high-linearity passive mixers, while offering 40dB
reverse isolation to prevent LO pulling. The MAX9989 is
internally matched for the cellular/GSM bands, and the
MAX9990 is matched for the DCS/PCS/UMTS bands.
The Typical Application Circuit provides a nominal
+17dBm output power with ±1dB variation over supply,
temperature, and input power. With two optional resis-
tors, the output power can be precision set from
+14dBm to +20dBm. The devices offer more than 35dB
main driver output to PLL amp output isolation. Each
device is offered in a 5mm
5mm 20-pin thin QFN
package with exposed paddle.
Applications
Cellular/GSM/DCS/PCS/UMTS Base Station
Tx/Rx LO Drives
Coherent Receivers
ISM Wireless LAN
Wireless Local Loop
Local Multipoint Distribution Service
Point-to-Point Systems
Features
±1dB Output Power Variation
+14dBm to +20dBm Adjustable Output Power
40dB Reverse Isolation
Better Than 35dB Main Driver Output to PLL Amp
Output Isolation
Low Output Noise: -170dBc/Hz at +17dBm
110mA Supply Current at +17dBm
ESD Protection
Isolated PLL Output (+3dBm)
MAX9989/MAX9990
+14dBm to +20dBm LO Buffers
with ±1dB Variation
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MAX9989
MAX9990
BIAS
BIASIN
RF LO
TO PLL
PRESCALER
PLL BUFFER
INPUT AMP
OUTPUT AMP
RF INPUT
IF OUTPUT
IN
(+7dBm)
OUTPLL
(+3dBm)
OUTLO
(+17dBm)
BIASOUT
BIAS
CONTROL
NETWORK
Typical Operating Circuit and Block Diagram
Ordering Information
19-2486; Rev 0; 7/02
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PART
TEMP
RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
FREQUENCY
RANGE (MHz)
MAX9989ETP -40°C to +85°C
20 Thin
QFN-EP*
700 to 1100
MAX9990ETP -40°C to +85°C 20 QFN-EP*
1500 to 2200
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Typical Application Circuit/Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
MAX9989/MAX9990
+14dBm to +20dBm LO Buffers
with ±1dB Variation
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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.
VCC1, VCC2, VCC3, VCCREF to GND .................-0.3V to +6.0V
IN to GND...................................................-0.3V to (V
CC
+ 0.3V)
OUTLO, OUTPLL to GND...........................-0.3V to (V
CC
+ 0.3V)
REF to GND ......................................................Source/Sink 5mA
INBIAS, OUTBIAS to GND...................................-0.3V to +0.75V
PLLBIAS ......................................................................Sink 25mA
RF Input Power ...............................................................+20dBm
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
20-Pin Thin QFN (derate 21mW/°C above +70°C) ....1667mW
θ
JA
.................................................................................+48°C/W
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS—MAX9989
(Typical Application Circuit, V
CC
= 4.75V to 5.25V, input and outputs terminated in 50, T
A
= -40°C to +85°C. Typical specifications
are for V
CC
= 5.0V and T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN TYP MAX
UNITS
Supply Voltage V
CC
4.75 5.00 5.25
V
Low power setting
(see Table 1 for resistor values)
77
Nominal power setting
(R2R5 not installed) (Note 2)
94
105
116Supply Current I
CC
High power setting
(see Table 1 for resistor values)
146
mA
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSMAX9990
(Typical Application Circuit, V
CC
= 4.75V to 5.25V, input and outputs terminated in 50, T
A
= -40°C to +85°C. Typical specifications
are for V
CC
= 5.0V and T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN TYP MAX
UNITS
Supply Voltage V
CC
4.75 5.00 5.25
V
Low power setting
(see Table 1 for resistor values)
87
Nominal power setting
(R2R5 not installed) (Note 2)
98
111
122Supply Current I
CC
High power setting
(see Table 1 for resistor values)
154
mA
MAX9989/MAX9990
+14dBm to +20dBm LO Buffers
with ±1dB Variation
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AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSMAX9989
(Typical Application Circuit, V
CC
= 4.75V to 5.25V, 50 environment, +4dBm < P
IN
< +10dBm, 700MHz < f
IN
< 1100MHz,
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical specifications are for V
CC
= 5.0V, P
IN
= +7dBm, f
IN
= 900MHz, and
T
A
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Operating Frequency f
700 1100
MHz
Low power setting, P
IN
= +4dBm
(see Table 1 for resistor values)
14.3
Nominal power setting,
+4dBm < P
IN
< +10dBm
4.75V < V
CC
< 5.25V
-40°C < T
A
< +85°C (R2R5 not installed)
17.3
±0.8
Output Power P
OUTLO
High power setting, P
IN
= +10dBm
(see Table 1 for resistor values)
19.7
dBm
Output Power (PLL Driver)
P
OUTPLL
3.7
dBm
Input VSWR VSWR
IN
1.2:1
Output VSWR
VSWR
OUT
1.7:1
Output-Noise Power Density P
NOISE
V
CC
= 5.0V, ±100MHz offset
(R2R5 not installed)
-152
dBm/Hz
OUTLO to RFIN Isolation S12
V
CC
= 5.0V, nominal power setting
(R2R5 not installed)
48 dB
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Operating Frequency f 1500 2200 MHz
Low power setting, P
IN
= +6dBm
(see Table 1 for resistor values)
14.2
Nominal power setting,
+6dBm < P
IN
< +12dBm
4.75V < V
CC
< 5.25V
-40°C < T
A
< +85°C (R2R5 not installed)
17.3
±0.8
Output Power P
OUTLO
High power setting, P
IN
= +12dBm
(see Table 1 for resistor values)
19.5
dBm
Output Power (PLL Driver) P
OUTPLL
3.6 dBm
Input VSWR VSWR
IN
1.5:1
Output VSWR VSWR
OUT
1.4:1
Output-Noise Power Density P
NOISE
V
CC
= 5.0V, ±100MHz offset -152 dBm/Hz
OUTLO to RFIN Isolation S12
V
CC
= 5.0V, nominal power setting
(R2R5 not installed)
49 dB
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICSMAX9990
(Typical Application Circuit, V
CC
= 4.75V to 5.25V, 50 environment, +6dBm < P
IN
< +12dBm, 1500MHz < f
IN
< 2200MHz, and
T
A
= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical specifications are for V
CC
= 5.0V, P
IN
= +9dBm, f
IN
= 1800MHz, and
T
A
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
Note 1: Devices are 100% DC screened and AC production tested for functionality. Data sheet typical specifications are derived
from the average of 30 units from a typical lot, and are tested under the conditions specified for the typical specifications.
Note 2: DC current limits at -40°C are guaranteed by design and characterization.

MAX9990ETP+

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RF Amplifier 14dBm to 20dBm LO Buffer
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