19-4402; Rev 1; 5/09
SiGe, High-Linearity, 2000MHz to 3900MHz
Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer
MX196A
General Description
Features
The MAX19996A single, high-linearity downconversion
mixer provides 8.7dB conversion gain, +24.5dBm IIP3,
and 9.8dB noise figure for 2000MHz to 3900MHz WCS,
LTE, WiMAX™, and MMDS wireless infrastructure appli-
cations. With an ultra-wide LO frequency range of
2100MHz to 4000MHz, the MAX19996A can be used in
either low-side or high-side LO injection architectures
for virtually all 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz applications. For a
2.5GHz variant tuned specifically for low-side injection,
refer to the MAX19996 data sheet.
o 2000MHz to 3900MHz RF Frequency Range
o 2100MHz to 4000MHz LO Frequency Range
o 50MHz to 500MHz IF Frequency Range
o 8.7dB Conversion Gain
o 9.8dB Noise Figure
o +24.5dBm Typical Input IP3
o 11dBm Typical Input 1dB Compression Point
o 67dBc Typical 2LO-2RF Spurious Rejection at
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise
performance, the MAX19996A also yields a high level
of component integration. This device includes a dou-
ble-balanced passive mixer core, an IF amplifier, and
an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also integrated to
allow for single-ended RF and LO inputs. The
MAX19996A requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm,
P
RF
= -10dBm
o Integrated LO Buffer
o Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended
Inputs
o Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
and supply current is typically 230mA at V
= 5.0V,
CC
or 150mA at V
= 3.3V.
CC
o Pin Compatible with the MAX19996 2000MHz to
The MAX19996A is pin compatible with the MAX19996
2000MHz to 3000MHz mixer. The device is also pin
similar with the MAX9984/MAX9986/MAX9986A
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.
3000MHz Mixer
o Pin Similar with the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996
Series of 1700MHz to 2200MHz Mixers and the
MAX9984/MAX9986/MAX9986A Series of 400MHz
to 1000MHz Mixers
o Single 5.0V or 3.3V Supply
o External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option
for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-
Performance Mode
The MAX19996A is available in a compact 5mm x 5mm,
20-pin thin QFN with an exposed pad. Electrical perfor-
mance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to
+85°C temperature range.
Applications
Ordering Information
2.3GHz WCS Base Stations
2.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
2.7GHz MMDS Base Stations
3.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Wireless Local Loop
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
20 Thin QFN-EP*
20 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX19996AETP+
MAX19996AETP+T
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
T = Tape and reel.
Private Mobile Radios
Military Systems
Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram appears at end of
data sheet.
WiMAX is a trademark of WiMAX Forum.
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