19-0705 Rev 0; 1/07
Dual, SiGe, High-Linearity, 700MHz to 1000MHz
Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX985
General Description
Features
The MAX9985 high-linearity, dual-channel downconver-
sion mixer is designed to provide approximately 6dB
gain, +28.5dBm of IIP3, and 10.5dB of noise figure (NF)
ideal for diversity receiver applications. With a 700MHz
to 1000MHz RF frequency range and a 570MHz to
865MHz LO frequency range, this mixer is ideal for low-
side LO injection architectures. In addition, the broad
frequency range makes the MAX9985 ideal for GSM
850/950, 2G/2.5G EDGE, WCDMA, cdma2000®, and
iDEN® base-station applications.
ꢀ 700MHz to 1000MHz RF Frequency Range
ꢀ 570MHz to 865MHz LO Frequency Range
ꢀ 50MHz to 250MHz IF Frequency Range
ꢀ 6dB Typical Conversion Gain
ꢀ 10.5dB Typical Noise Figure
ꢀ +28.5dBm Typical Input IP3
ꢀ +16.2dBm Typical Input 1dB Compression Point
ꢀ 77dBc Typical 2RF-2LO Spurious Rejection at
The MAX9985 dual-channel downconverter achieves a
high level of component integration. The MAX9985 inte-
grates two double-balanced active mixer cores, two LO
buffers, a dual-input LO selectable switch, and a pair of
differential IF output amplifiers. In addition, integrated
on-chip baluns at the RF and LO ports allow for single-
ended RF and single-ended LO inputs. The MAX9985
requires a typical 0dBm LO drive. Supply current is
adjustable up to 400mA.
P
RF
= -10dBm
ꢀ Dual Channels Ideal for Diversity Receiver
Applications
ꢀ 47dB Typical Channel-to-Channel Isolation
ꢀ -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
ꢀ Integrated LO Buffer
ꢀ Internal RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended
The MAX9985 is available in a 36-pin thin QFN pack-
age (6mm x 6mm) with an exposed paddle. Electrical
performance is guaranteed over the extended tempera-
Inputs
ꢀ Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 43dB LO1-to-LO2
Isolation and 50ns Switching Time
ture range, from T = -40°C to +85°C.
C
ꢀ Pin-Compatible with MAX9995/MAX9995A
Applications
1700MHz to 2200MHz Mixers
850MHz WCDMA Base Stations
ꢀ Lead-Free Package Available
Ordering Information
PKG
GSM 850/GSM 950, 2G/2.5G EDGE Base
Stations
cdmaOne™ and cdma2000 Base Stations
iDEN Base Stations
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
CODE
36 Thin QFN-EP*
-40°C to +85°C
Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Wireless Local Loop
MAX9985ETX
T3666-2
(6mm x 6mm)
36 Thin QFN-EP*
-40°C to +85°C (6mm x 6mm), T3666-2
T/R
Private Mobile Radios
MAX9985ETX-T
MAX9985ETX+
Military Systems
Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication
Systems
36 Thin QFN-EP*
(6mm x 6mm),
lead free, bulk
-40°C to +85°C
T3666-2
Microwave Links
cdma2000 is a registered trademark of Telecommunications
Industry Association.
36 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX9985ETX+T -40°C to +85°C (6mm x 6mm), T3666-2
lead free, T/R
iDEN is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.
cdmaOne is a trademark of CDMA Development Group.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
T = Tape-and-reel package.
+Denotes lead-free and RoHS compliant.
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