19-1620; Rev 0; 1/00
3.5GHz Downconverter Mixers
with Selectable LO Doubler
General Description
Features
The MAX2683/MAX2684 are super-high-performance,
low-cost downconverter mixers intended for wireless
local loop (WLL) and digital microwave radio (DMR)
applications in the 3.4GHz to 3.8GHz frequency band.
The MAX2683 is optimized for downconversion to IF
frequencies between 100MHz and 400MHz, and allows
both high-side and low-side local oscillator (LO) injec-
tion. The MAX2684 is optimized for IF frequencies
between 800MHz and 1000MHz, and allows low-side
LO injection. A logic-level control enables an internal
frequency doubler on both devices, allowing the exter-
nal LO source to run at full or half frequency. An internal
LO filter reduces LO harmonics and spurious mixing.
ꢀ 3.4GHz to 3.8GHz RF Frequency Range
ꢀ 100MHz to 400MHz IF Frequency Range
(MAX2683)
800MHz to 1000MHz IF Frequency Range
(MAX2684)
ꢀ Logic-Enabled LO Frequency Doubler
ꢀ Conversion Gain
+6.7dB (MAX2683)
+1dB (MAX2684)
ꢀ Programmable IIP3
+7dBm to +11dBm (MAX2683)
+8dBm to +12dBm (MAX2684)
The MAX2683/MAX2684 feature an externally adjustable
bias control, set with a single resistor, that lets the user
trade supply current for linearity to optimize system per-
formance. These devices use a double-balanced
Gilbert-cell architecture with single-ended RF and LO
inputs and differential open-collector IF output ports.
Differential IF ports provide a wideband, flexible inter-
face for either single-ended or differential applications.
ꢀ +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
ꢀ Ultra-Small 16-Pin TSSOP-EP Package
The MAX2683/MAX2684 operate from a single +2.7V to
+5.5V supply. The devices are packaged in an ultra-
small 16-pin TSSOP-EP package with an exposed pad-
dle for optimum performance at 3.5GHz.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 TSSOP-EP*
16 TSSOP-EP*
MAX2683EUE
MAX2684EUE
________________________Applications
*Exposed pad
Wireless Local Loop (WLL)
Digital Microwave Radio (DMR)
Wireless Broadband Access
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
Pin Configuration
Functional Diagram
TOP VIEW
IFOUT+
RFIN
IFOUT-
V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 BIAS
15 GND
14 IFOUT+
13 GND
12 GND
11 IFOUT-
10 GND
CC
GND
GND
RFIN
GND
ENX2
LOX2
LOX1
V
CC
BIAS
BIAS
GND
MAX2683
MAX2684
LO
BUFFER
x1
LO
DOUBLER
x2
MAX2683
MAX2684
9
GND
LOX1
LOX2
ENX2
TSSOP-EP
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