LT5579
1
5579fa
Typical applicaTion
FeaTures
applicaTions
DescripTion
1.5GHz to 3.8GHz
High Linearity
Upconverting Mixer
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GSM/EDGE, W-CDMA, UMTS, LTE and TD-SCDMA
Basestations
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2.6GHz and 3.5GHz WiMAX Basestations
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2.4GHz ISM Band Transmitters
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High Performance Transmitters
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*Operation over wider frequency range is possible with reduced performance.
Consult
Linear Technology for information and assistance.
Frequency Upconversion in 2.14GHz W-CDMA Transmitter
Gain, NF and OIP3 vs
RF Output Frequency
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High Output IP3: +27.3dBm at 2.14GHz
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Low Noise Floor: –158dBm/Hz (P
OUT
= –5dBm)
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High Conversion Gain: 2.6dB at 2.14GHz
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Wide Frequency Range: 1.5GHz to 3.8GHz*
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Low LO Leakage
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Single-Ended RF and LO
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Low LO Drive Level: –1dBm
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Single 3.3V Supply
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5mm × 5mm QFN24 Package
The LT
®
5579 mixer is a high performance upconverting
mixer optimized for frequencies in the 1.5GHz to 3.8GHz
range. The single-ended LO input and RF output ports
simplify board layout and reduce system cost. The mixer
needs only –1dBm of LO power and the balanced design
results in low LO signal leakage to the RF output. At 2.6GHz
operation, the LT5579 provides high conversion gain of
1.3dB, high OIP3 of +26dBm and a low noise floor of
–157.5dBm/Hz at a –5dBm RF output signal level.
The LT5579 offers a high performance alternative to pas
-
sive mixers. Unlike passive mixers, which have conversion
loss and require high LO drive levels, the LT5579 delivers
conversion gain at significantly lower LO input levels and
is less sensitive to LO power level variations. The lower
LO drive level requirements, combined with the excellent
LO leakage performance, translate into lower LO signal
contamination of the output signal.
BIAS
LT5579
RF
GND
LO
V
CC
V
CC
3.3V
5579 TA01a
1µF
IF
+
IF
–
40nH
11Ω
11Ω
33pF
82pF
MABAES0061
4:1
82pF
100pF 1nF
0.45pF
RF
OUTPUT
2140MHz
LO INPUT
–1dBm (TYP)
IF
INPUT
240MHz
3.9nH
40nH
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
1900
0
GAIN (dB), NF (dB), OIP3 (dBm)
5
10
15
20
25
OIP3
SSB NF
GAIN
30
2000 2100 2200 2300
5579 TA01b
2400
T
A
= 25°C
V
CC
= 3.3V
f
IF
= 240MHz
f
LO
= f
RF
+ f
IF