19-3906; Rev 0; 1/06
SiGe High-Linearity, 815MHz to 1000MHz
Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
General Description
Features
The MAX9986A high-linearity downconversion mixer
provides 8.2dB gain, +25dBm IIP3, and 10dB NF for
815MHz to 1000MHz base-station receiver applica-
tions. With a 960MHz to 1180MHz LO frequency range,
this particular mixer is ideal for high-side LO injection
receiver architectures. Low-side LO injection is sup-
ported by the MAX9984, which is pin-for-pin and func-
tionally compatible with the MAX9986A.
ꢀ 815MHz to 1000MHz RF Frequency Range
ꢀ 960MHz to 1180MHz LO Frequency Range
(MAX9986A/MAX9986)
ꢀ 570MHz to 850MHz LO Frequency Range
(MAX9984)
ꢀ 50MHz to 250MHz IF Frequency Range
ꢀ 8.2dB Conversion Gain
ꢀ +25dBm Input IP3
ꢀ +14.8dBm Input 1dB Compression Point
ꢀ 10dB Noise Figure
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise perfor-
mance, the MAX9986A also yields a high level of compo-
nent integration. This device includes a double-balanced
passive mixer core, an IF amplifier, a dual-input LO selec-
table switch, and an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also
integrated to allow for single-ended RF and LO inputs.
The MAX9986A requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm,
and supply current is guaranteed to be below 250mA.
ꢀ 69dBc 2LO - 2RF Spurious Rejection at
P
= -10dBm
RF
ꢀ Integrated LO Buffer
ꢀ Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended
Inputs
The MAX9986A is a derivative version of the MAX9986
with improved large-signal blocking performance. The
MAX9984/MAX9986/MAX9986A are pin compatible with
the MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 3000MHz mixers,
making this entire family of downconverters ideal for
applications where a common PC board layout is used
for both frequency bands. The MAX9986A is also func-
tionally compatible with the MAX9993.
ꢀ Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
ꢀ Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 49dB LO1 to LO2
Isolation and 50ns Switching Time
ꢀ Pin Compatible with MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz
to 3000MHz Mixers
ꢀ Functionally Compatible with MAX9993
ꢀ External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option
for Operating Mixer in Reduced Power/Reduced
Performance Mode
The MAX9986A is available in a compact, 20-pin, thin
QFN package (5mm x 5mm) with an exposed paddle.
Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
ꢀ Lead-Free Package Available
Applications
Ordering Information
850MHz WCDMA Base Stations
PKG
CODE
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
GSM 850/GSM 900 2G and 2.5G EDGE Base
Stations
cdmaOne™ and cdma2000® Base Stations
iDEN® Base Stations
20 Thin QFN-EP*
-40°C to +85°C
MAX9986AETP
T2055-3
5mm × 5mm
20 Thin QFN-EP*
5mm × 5mm
MAX9986AETP-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX9986AETP+ -40°C to +85°C
MAX9986AETP+T -40°C to +85°C
T2055-3
T2055-3
T2055-3
Predistortion Receivers
Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Wireless Local Loops
20 Thin QFN-EP*
5mm × 5mm
20 Thin QFN-EP*
5mm × 5mm
Private Mobile Radios
Military Systems
*EP = Exposed paddle.
+ = Lead free.
Microwave Links
T = Tape-and-reel.
Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication
Systems
cdma2000 is a registered trademark of the Telecommunications
Industry Association.
cdmaOne is a trademark of CDMA Development Group.
iDEN is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.
Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram and Typical
Application Circuit appear at end of data sheet.
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