MAX9996ETP+TD

General Description
The MAX9996 high-linearity downconversion mixer pro-
vides 8.3dB gain, +26.5dBm IIP3, and 9.7dB NF for
1700MHz to 2200MHz UMTS/WCDMA, DCS, and PCS
base-station receiver applications. With a 1900MHz to
2400MHz LO frequency range, this particular mixer is
ideal for high-side LO injection receiver architectures.
Low-side LO injection is supported by the MAX9994,
which is pin-for-pin and functionally compatible with the
MAX9996.
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise per-
formance, the MAX9996 also yields a high level of com-
ponent integration. This device includes a double-
balanced passive mixer core, an IF amplifier, a dual-
input LO selectable switch, and an LO buffer. On-chip
baluns are also integrated to allow for single-ended RF
and LO inputs. The MAX9996 requires a nominal LO
drive of 0dBm, and supply current is guaranteed to be
below 240mA.
The MAX9994/MAX9996 are pin compatible with the
MAX9984/MAX9986 815MHz to 995MHz mixers, mak-
ing this entire family of downconverters ideal for appli-
cations where a common PC board layout is used for
both frequency bands. The MAX9996 is also functional-
ly compatible with the MAX9993.
The MAX9996 is available in a compact, 20-pin, thin
QFN package (5mm x 5mm) with an exposed paddle.
Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
UMTS/WCDMA Base Stations
DCS1800/PCS1900 EDGE Base Stations
cdmaOne™ and cdma2000
®
Base Stations
PHS/PAS Base Stations
Predistortion Receivers
Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Wireless Local Loop
Private Mobile Radios
Military Systems
Microwave Links
Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication
Systems
Features
1700MHz to 2200MHz RF Frequency Range
1900MHz to 2400MHz LO Frequency Range
(MAX9996)
1400MHz to 2000MHz LO Frequency Range
(MAX9994)
40MHz to 350MHz IF Frequency Range
8.3dB Conversion Gain
+26.5dBm Input IP3
+12.6dBm Input 1dB Compression Point
9.7dB Noise Figure
72dBc 2LO-2RF Spurious Rejection at
P
RF
= -10dBm
Integrated LO Buffer
Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended
Inputs
Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 43dB LO1 to LO2
Isolation and 50ns Switching Time
Pin Compatible with MAX9984/MAX9986 815MHz
to 995MHz Mixers
Functionally Compatible with MAX9993
External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option
for Operating Mixer in Reduced Power/Reduced
Performance Mode
Lead-Free Package Available
MAX9996
SiGe High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz
Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram and Typical
Application Circuit appear at end of data sheet.
19-3531; Rev 0; 12/04
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
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AVAILABLE
Ordering Information
*EP = Exposed paddle.
+ = Lead free. D = Dry pack. T = Tape-and-reel.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
PKG
CODE
MAX9996ETP - 40° C to + 85° C
20 Thi n QFN - E P *
5m m × 5m m
T2055- 3
MAX9996ETP-T - 40° C to + 85° C
20 Thi n QFN - E P *
5m m × 5m m
T2055- 3
MAX9996ETP+D - 40° C to + 85° C
20 Thi n QFN - E P *
5m m × 5m m
T2055- 3
M AX 9996E TP + TD - 40° C to + 85° C
20 Thi n QFN - E P *
5m m × 5m m
T2055- 3
cdma2000 is a registered trademark of Telecommunications
Industry Association.
cdmaOne is a trademark of CDMA Development Group.
MAX9996
SiGe High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz
Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
2 _______________________________________________________________________________________
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX9996 Typical Application Circuit, V
CC
= +4.75V to +5.25V, no RF signal applied, IF+ and IF- outputs pulled up to V
CC
through
inductive chokes, R
1
= 806, R
2
= 549, T
C
= -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V
CC
= +5V, T
C
=
+25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
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 +5.5V
IF+, IF-, LOBIAS, LOSEL, IFBIAS to GND...-0.3V to (V
CC
+ 0.3V)
TAP ........................................................................-0.3V to +1.4V
LO1, LO2, LEXT to GND........................................-0.3V to +0.3V
RF, LO1, LO2 Input Power .............................................+12dBm
RF (RF is DC shorted to GND through a balun) .................50mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
20-Pin Thin QFN-EP (derate 26.3mW/°C above +70°C)...........2.1W
θ
JA
.................................................................................+38°C/W
θ
JC
.................................................................................+13°C/W
Operating Temperature Range (Note A) ....T
C
= -40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Note A: T
C
is the temperature on the exposed paddle of the package.
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Supply Voltage V
CC
4.75 5.00 5.25 V
Supply Current I
CC
206 240 mA
LO_SEL Input-Logic Low V
IL
0.8 V
LO_SEL Input-Logic High V
IH
2V
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX9996 Typical Application Circuit, V
CC
= +4.75V to +5.25V, RF and LO ports are driven from 50 sources, P
LO
= -3dBm to
+3dBm, P
RF
= -5dBm, f
RF
= 1700MHz to 2200MHz, f
LO
= 1900MHz to 2400MHz, f
IF
= 200MHz, f
LO
> f
RF
, T
C
= -40°C to +85°C,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V
CC
= +5V, P
RF
= -5dBm, P
LO
= 0dBm, f
RF
= 1900MHz, f
LO
= 2100MHz, f
IF
= 200MHz,
T
C
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RF Frequency Range f
RF
(Note 3) 1700 2200 MHz
(Note 3) 1900 2400
LO Frequency Range f
LO
MAX9994 1400 2000
MHz
IF Frequency Range f
IF
40 350 MHz
Conversion Gain G
C
P
RF
< +2dBm, T
A
= +25°C 7.0 8.3 9.0 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature T
C
= -40°C to +85°C ±0.75 dB
Input Compression Point P
1dB
(Note 4) 12.6 dBm
Input Third-Order Intercept Point IIP3
Two tones:
f
RF1
= 2000MHz, f
RF2
= 2001MHz,
P
RF
= -5dBm/tone, f
LO
= 2200MHz,
P
LO
= 0dBm, T
A
= +25°C
23.5 26.5 dBm
Input IP3 Variation Over
Temperature
T
C
= -40°C to +85°C ±0.5 dB
MAX9996
SiGe High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz
Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
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Note 1: Guaranteed by design and characterization.
Note 2: All limits include external component losses. Output measurements taken at IF output of the Typical Application Circuit.
Note 3: Operation outside this range is possible, but with degraded performance of some parameters.
Note 4: Compression point characterized. It is advisable not to operate continuously the mixer RF input above +12dBm.
Note 5: Measured with external LO source noise filtered so the noise floor is -174dBm/Hz. This specification reflects the effects of all
SNR degradations in the mixer, including the LO noise as defined in Maxim Application Note 2021.
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(MAX9996 Typical Application Circuit, V
CC
= +4.75V to +5.25V, RF and LO ports are driven from 50 sources, P
LO
= -3dBm to
+3dBm, P
RF
= -5dBm, f
RF
= 1700MHz to 2200MHz, f
LO
= 1900MHz to 2400MHz, f
IF
= 200MHz, f
LO
> f
RF
, T
C
= -40°C to +85°C,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V
CC
= +5V, P
RF
= -5dBm, P
LO
= 0dBm, f
RF
= 1900MHz, f
LO
= 2100MHz, f
IF
= 200MHz,
T
C
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Noise Figure NF Single sideband 9.7 dB
Noise Figure Under-Blocking
P
R F
= 5d Bm , f
R F
= 2000M H z,
f
L O
= 2190M H z, f
B LOC K
= 2100M H z ( N ote 5)
19 dB
LO Drive -3 +3 dBm
P
RF
= -10dBm 72
2 x 2 2LO-2RF
P
RF
= -5dBm 67
P
RF
= -10dBm 87
Spurious Response at IF
3 x 3 3LO-3RF
P
RF
= -5dBm 77
dBc
LO2 selected, 1900MHz < f
LO
< 2100MHz 49
LO1 to LO2 Isolation
LO1 selected, 1900MHz < f
LO
< 2100MHz 43
dB
Maximum LO Leakage at RF Port P
LO
= +3dBm -20 dBm
Maximum LO Leakage at IF Port P
LO
= +3dBm -30 dBm
Minimum RF-to-IF Isolation 40 dB
LO Switching Time 50% of LOSEL to IF settled to within 2° 50 ns
RF Port Return Loss 15 dB
LO1/2 port selected,
LO2/1 and IF terminated
16
LO Port Return Loss
LO1/2 port unselected,
LO2/1 and IF terminated
26
dB
IF Port Return Loss
LO driven at 0dBm, RF terminated into 50,
differential 200
20 dB

MAX9996ETP+TD

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Up-Down Converters SiGe 1700-2200MHz Downconversion Mixer
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