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MAX2150
Wideband I/Q Modulator with Sigma-Delta
Fractional-N Synthesizer
General Description
Features
● Single Voltage Supply (2.7V to 3.6V)
The MAX2150 is a complete wideband direct upcon-
version quadrature modulator IC incorporating a 28-bit
sigma-delta fractional-N synthesizer. The device is target-
ed for applications in the 700MHz to 2300MHz frequency
range.
● 75MHz 3dB I/Q Input Bandwidth
● Wideband 50Ω RF Output: 700MHz to 2300MHz
● Ultra-Fine Frequency Resolution: 100mHz
● High Reference Frequency for Fast-Switching
The super-high-resolution sigma-delta fractional-N
synthesizer is capable of better than 50mHz resolution
when used with a 10MHz reference. Other features: fully
differential I/Q modulation inputs, an internal LO buffer,
and a 50Ω wideband output driver amplifier.
Applications
● Ultra-Low Phase Noise
● Low Spurious and Reference Emissions
● -1dBm RMS Output Power
A standard 3-wire interface is provided for synthesizer
programming and overall device configuration. An on-chip
low-noise crystal oscillator amplifier is also included and
can be configured as a buffer when an external reference
oscillator is used.
● 60dB RF Muting Control
● 34dBc Typical Carrier Suppression
● 34dBc Typical Sideband Suppression
● Software- and Hardware-Controlled Shutdown Modes
The device typically achieves 34dBc of carrier and side-
band suppression at a -1dBm output level. The wide-
band, internally matched RF output can also be disabled
while the synthesizer and 3-wire bus remain powered up
for continuous programming.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
28 TQFN-EP*
28 TQFN-EP*
MAX2150ETI
MAX2150ETI+
The device consumes 72mA from a single +3.0V supply
and is packaged in an ultra-compact 28-pin QFN package
(5mm x 5mm) with an exposed pad.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
+Denotes lead-free package.
Applications
● Wireless Broadband
● Satellite Uplink
● LMDS
Pin Configuration/
Functional Diagram
● Wireless Base Station
VCC_RF I+
28 27
I-
Q+
25
Q-
24
BUFEN BUFOUT
23 22
26
LO+
LO-
TXEN
21
20
19
1
2
VCC_PA
0
VCC_LO
RFOUT
N.C.
3
4
90
18 VCC_D
MAX2150
N.C.
LOCK
5
6
7
1/N
17
16
VCC_A
CHP
∆ – MOD
PFD CHP
1/R
PROGRAMMING
AND CONTROL
VCC_SD
15 VCC_CHP
12
13
14
10
EN
11
8
9
CLK DATA
SHDN SYNEN OSCIN VCC_XTAL
QFN
19-2389; Rev 5; 6/21