19-5902; Rev 0; 6/11
E V A L U A T I O N K I T A V A I L A B L E
MAX2042A
SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz
Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX2042A single, high-linearity upconversion/
downconversion mixer provides up to +33dBm input
IP3, 7.25dB noise figure, and 7.2dB conversion loss for
1600MHz to 3900MHz GSM/EDGE, CDMA, TD-SCDMA,
WCDMA, LTE, TD-LTE, WiMAXK, and MMDS wireless
infrastructure applications. With an ultra-wide 1300MHz
to 4000MHz LO frequency range, the IC can be used in
either low-side or high-side LO injection architectures for
virtually all 1.7GHz to 3.5GHz applications (for a 2.5GHz
variant tuned specifically for low-side LO injection, refer
to the MAX2042).
S Wide-Band Coverage
1600MHz to 3900MHz RF Frequency Range
1300MHz to 4000MHz LO Frequency Range
50MHz to 500MHz IF Frequency Range
S 7.2dB Conversion Loss
S 7.25dB Noise Figure
S High Linearity
+33dBm Input IP3
+21.7dBm Input 1dB Compression Point
72dBc Typical 2LO - 2RF Spurious Rejection at
P
RF
= -10dBm
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise
performance, the IC also yields a high level of component
integration. This device includes a double-balanced
passive mixer core, an LO buffer, and on-chip baluns
that allow for single-ended RF and LO inputs. The
IC requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply
S Simple PCB Layout
Integrated LO Buffer
Integrated LO and RF Baluns for Single-Ended
Inputs
S Low -6dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
current is typically 140mA at V
= 5.0V or 122mA at
CC
S Pin Compatible with the MAX2042 2000MHz to
V
CC
= 3.3V.
3000MHz Mixer
The MAX2042A is pin compatible with the MAX2042
2000MHz to 3000MHz mixer. The MAX2042A is also pin
similar with the MAX2029/MAX2031/MAX2033 650MHz
to 1550MHz mixers, the MAX2039/MAX2041 1700MHz
to 3000MHz mixers, and the MAX2044 2300MHz to
4000MHz mixer, making the entire family of upconverters/
downconverters ideal for applications where a common
PCB layout is used for multiple frequency bands.
S Pin-Similar with the MAX2029/MAX2031/MAX2033
650MHz to 1550MHz Mixers, MAX2039/MAX2041
1700MHz to 3000MHz Mixers, and MAX2044
2300MHz to 4000MHz Mixer
S Single +5.0V or +3.3V Supply
S External Current-Setting Resistor Provides Option
for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-
Performance Mode
The MAX2042A is available in a compact, 20-pin TQFN
package (5mm x 5mm) with an exposed pad. Electrical
performance is guaranteed over the extended T = -40NC
C
to +85NC temperature range.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Applications
1.8GHz/1.9GHz GSM/EDGE/CDMA Base Stations
2.1GHz WCDMA/LTE Base Stations
2.3GHz TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE Base Stations
2.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
2.7GHz MMDS Base Stations
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to www.maxim-ic.com/MAX2042A.related.
3.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Wireless Local Loop
Private Mobile Radios
Military Systems
WiMAX is a trademark of WiMAX Forum.
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