19-3468; Rev 0; 10/04 EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch Features The MAX2039 high-linearity passive upconverter or downconverter mixer is designed to provide 7.3dB NF and a 7.1dB conversion loss for an RF frequency range of 1700MHz to 2200MHz to support UMTS/WCDMA, DCS, and PCS base-station transmitter or receiver applications. The IIP3 is typically +34.5dBm and +33.5dBm for downconversion and upconversion operation, respectively. With an LO frequency range of 1500MHz to 2000MHz, this particular mixer is ideal for low-side LO injection architectures. (For a pin-to-pincompatible mixer meant for high-side LO injection, contact the factory.) 1700MHz to 2200MHz RF Frequency Range In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX2039 also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes a double-balanced passive mixer core, a dual-input LO selectable switch, and an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also integrated to allow for a single-ended RF input for downconversion (or RF output for upconversion), and single-ended LO inputs. The MAX2039 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is guaranteed to be below 135mA. The MAX2039 is pin compatible with the MAX2031 815MHz to 995MHz mixer, making this family of passive upconverters and downconverters ideal for applications where a common PC board layout is used for both frequency bands. The MAX2039 is available in a compact 20-pin thin QFN package (5mm x 5mm) with an exposed paddle. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40C to +85C temperature range. Integrated LO Buffer Applications 1500MHz to 2000MHz LO Frequency Range 1900MHz to 2400MHz LO Frequency Range (Contact Factory) DC to 350MHz IF Frequency Range 7.1dB Conversion Loss +34.5dBm Input IP3 (Downconversion) +24.4dBm Input 1dB Compression Point 7.3dB Noise Figure Integrated RF and LO Baluns Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 45dB LO1 to LO2 Isolation and 50ns Switching Time Pin Compatible with the MAX2031 815MHz to 995MHz Mixer External Current-Setting Resistor Provides Option for Operating Mixer in Reduced-Power/ReducedPerformance Mode Lead-Free Package Available Ordering Information TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE PKG CODE MAX2039ETP 20 Thin QFN-EP* -40C to +85C (5mm x 5mm) bulk T2055-3 MAX2039ETP-T 20 Thin QFN-EP* -40C to +85C (5mm x 5mm) T/R T2055-3 20 Thin QFN-EP* (5mm x 5mm) MAX2039ETP+D -40C to +85C lead-free bulk T2055-3 20 Thin QFN-EP* (5mm x 5mm) MAX2039ETP+TD -40C to +85C lead-free T/R T2055-3 PART UMTS/WCDMA Base Stations DCS1800/PCS1900 EDGE Base Stations cdmaOneTM and cdma2000(R) Base Stations PHS/PAS Base Stations Predistortion Receivers Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Wireless Local Loop Private Mobile Radio Military Systems Microwave Links Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems cdmaOne is a trademark of CDMA Development Group. * EP = Exposed paddle. + = Lead free. D = Dry pack. cdma2000 is a registered trademark of Telecommunications Industry Association. Pin Configuration and Typical Application Circuit appear at end of data sheet. ________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1 For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim's website at www.maxim-ic.com. MAX2039 General Description MAX2039 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS JA .................................................................................+33C/W JC ...................................................................................+8C/W Operating Temperature Range (Note A) ....TC = -40C to +85C Junction Temperature ......................................................+150C Storage Temperature Range .............................-65C to +165C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300C VCC to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +5.5V TAP, LOBIAS, LOSEL to GND ....................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) LO1, LO2, IF+, IF- to GND ....................................-0.3V to +0.3V RF, IF, LO1, LO2 Input Power ........................................+15dBm RF (RF is DC shorted to GND through a balun) .................50mA Continuous Power Dissipation 20-Pin QFN-EP (derate 20mW/C above TA = +70C) ....2.2W Note A: TC is the temperature on the exposed paddle of the package. Stresses beyond those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TC = -40C to +85C, no RF signals applied, IF+ and IF- DC grounded through a transformer. Typical values are at VCC = +5V, TC = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER SYMBOL Supply Voltage VCC Supply Current ICC LO_SEL Input Logic Low VIL LO_SEL Input Logic High VIH CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX 4.75 5.00 5.25 V 104 135 mA 0.8 V 2 UNITS V AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (DOWNCONVERTER OPERATION) (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TC = -40C to +85C, RF and LO ports are driven from 50 sources, PLO = -3dBm to +3dBm, PRF = 0dBm, fRF = 1700MHz to 2200MHz, fLO = 1500MHz to 2000MHz, fIF = 200MHz, fRF > fLO, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 1900MHz, fLO = 1700MHz, fIF = 200MHz, TC = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes 1, 2) PARAMETER RF Frequency Range LO Frequency Range SYMBOL fRF fLO CONDITIONS 2000 (Contact factory) 1900 2400 External IF transformer dependent PRF < +2dBm Noise Figure 2 DC TC = -40C to +85C P1dB (Note 4) IIP3 Two tones: fRF1 = 2000MHz, fRF2 = 2001MHz, PRF = +5dBm/tone, fLO = 1800MHz, PLO = 0dBm TC = -40C to +85C NF MHz 2200 1500 fIF Input IP3 Variation Over Temperature UNITS 1700 LC Input Third-Order Intercept Point MAX (Note 3) Conversion Loss Input Compression Point TYP (Note 3) IF Frequency Range Loss Variation Over Temperature MIN Single sideband 31 350 MHz MHz 7.1 dB 0.0075 dB/C 24.4 dBm 34.5 dBm 0.75 dB 7.3 dB _______________________________________________________________________________________ High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TC = -40C to +85C, RF and LO ports are driven from 50 sources, PLO = -3dBm to +3dBm, PRF = 0dBm, fRF = 1700MHz to 2200MHz, fLO = 1500MHz to 2000MHz, fIF = 200MHz, fRF > fLO, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 1900MHz, fLO = 1700MHz, fIF = 200MHz, TC = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes 1, 2) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN PRF = 5dBm, fRF = 2000MHz, fLO = 1810MHz, fblock = 2100MHz (Note 5) Noise Figure Under-Blocking LO Drive TYP 19 -3 2x2 73 3x3 3RF - 3LO, PRF = 0dBm 72 UNITS dB +3 2RF - 2LO, PRF = 0dBm Spurious Response at IF MAX dBm dBc LO1 to LO2 Isolation (Note 1) LO2 selected, 1500MHz < fLO < 1700MHz 40 52 LO1 selected, 1500MHz < fLO < 1700MHz 40 45 Maximum LO Leakage at RF Port PLO = +3dBm -18 dBm Maximum LO Leakage at IF Port PLO = +3dBm -27.5 dBm 35 dB Minimum RF-to-IF Isolation LO Switching Time 50% of LOSEL to IF settled to within 2 RF Port Return Loss LO Port Return Loss IF Port Return Loss dB 50 ns 18 dB LO port selected, LO and IF terminated 16 LO port unselected, LO and IF terminated 26 LO driven at 0dBm, RF terminated into 50 20 dB dB _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3 MAX2039 AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (DOWNCONVERTER OPERATION) (continued) MAX2039 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (UPCONVERTER OPERATION) (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TC = -40C to +85C, PLO = -3dBm to +3dBm, PIF = 0dBm, fRF = 1700MHz to 2200MHz, fLO = 1500MHz to 2000MHz, fIF = 200MHz, fRF = fLO + fIF, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V, PIF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 1900MHz, fLO = 1700MHz, fIF = 200MHz, TC = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2) PARAMETER Input Compression Point Input Third-Order Intercept Point LO 2IF Spur LO 3IF Spur Output Noise Floor SYMBOL CONDITIONS P1dB (Note 4) IIP3 Two tones: fIF1 = 200MHz, fIF2 = 210MHz, PIF = +5dBm/tone, fLO = 1940MHz, PLO = 0dBm MIN 29.5 TYP UNITS 24.4 dBm 33.5 dBm LO - 2IF 67 LO + 2IF 63 LO - 3IF 72 LO + 3IF 76 POUT = 0dBm MAX -160 dBc dBc dBm/ Hz Note 1: Guaranteed by design and characterization. Note 2: All limits include external component losses. Output measurements taken at IF port for downconverter and RF port for upconverter from the Typical Application Circuit. Note 3: Operation outside this range is possible, but with degraded performance of some parameters. Note 4: Compression point characterized. It is advisable not to continuously operate the mixer RF or IF input above +15dBm. Note 5: Measured with external LO source noise filtered such that the noise floor is -174dBm/Hz. This specification reflects the effects of all SNR degradations in the mixer, including the LO noise as defined in Maxim Application Note 2021. 4 _______________________________________________________________________________________ High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch Downconverter Curves TC = -35C 7 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 6 1950 2100 2250 2400 1500 1650 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) INPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY 1950 2100 2250 2400 INPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY INPUT IP3 (dBm) 33 TC = -35C 31 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm 37 TC = +85C 35 33 PLO = +3dBm 31 33 25 2400 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 1950 2100 2250 2400 TC = -35C PLO = -3dBm 7 PLO = 0dBm 6 5 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 NOISE FIGURE vs. RF FREQUENCY 8 PLO = +3dBm 1650 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 10 9 NOISE FIGURE (dB) TC = +25C 9 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 7 VCC = 5.0V 1500 NOISE FIGURE vs. RF FREQUENCY 8 6 1800 10 MAX2039 toc07 TC = +85C 9 1650 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) NOISE FIGURE vs. RF FREQUENCY 10 VCC = 4.75V 25 1500 MAX2039 toc08 2250 2400 31 27 2100 2250 35 27 1950 2100 VCC = 5.25V 27 1800 1950 37 29 25 1800 INPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY 29 1650 1650 39 29 1500 MAX2039 toc03 1500 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 39 MAX2039 toc04 TC = +25C 37 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 1800 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 39 35 6 MAX2039 toc09 1800 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 1650 MAX2039 toc05 1500 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V 4 4 4 7 5 5 5 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 8 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) TC = +25C 6 8 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 7 CONVERSION LOSS vs. RF FREQUENCY 9 MAX2039 toc02 MAX2039 toc01 TC = +85C 8 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) CONVERSION LOSS vs. RF FREQUENCY 9 MAX2039 toc06 CONVERSION LOSS vs. RF FREQUENCY 9 VCC = 5.25V 8 7 VCC = 4.75V VCC = 5.0V 6 5 5 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) RF FREQUENCY (MHz) RF FREQUENCY (MHz) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5 MAX2039 Typical Operating Characteristics (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +5.0V, PLO = 0dBm, PRF = 0dBm, fRF > fLO , fIF = 200MHz, R1 = 549, unless otherwise noted.) Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +5.0V, PLO = 0dBm, PRF = 0dBm, fRF > fLO , fIF = 200MHz, R1 = 549, unless otherwise noted.) Downconverter Curves 55 50 65 60 55 PLO = -3dBm 50 45 1950 2100 2250 2400 1650 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 70 65 TC = -35C 55 1950 2100 2250 2400 1500 TC = +25C PRF = 0dBm 80 50 75 70 65 45 1950 2100 2250 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 60 55 2400 1650 1950 2100 2250 21 65 2400 1500 MAX2039 toc17 25 24 23 22 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 21 25 2400 VCC = 4.75V 21 18 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) VCC = 5.0V 22 17 2400 2250 23 17 2250 2100 24 19 2100 1950 VCC = 5.25V 26 18 1950 1800 INPUT P1dB vs. RF FREQUENCY 18 1800 1650 27 20 1650 VCC = 4.75V 55 19 TC = -35C 1500 VCC = 5.0V 60 20 19 MAX2039 toc12 70 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 26 INPUT P1dB (dBm) TC = +85C 22 20 75 INPUT P1dB vs. RF FREQUENCY 24 23 1800 27 MAX2039 toc16 TC = +25C 2400 45 1500 INPUT P1dB vs. RF FREQUENCY 25 VCC = 5.25V RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 26 2250 50 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 27 2100 PRF = 0dBm 80 INPUT P1dB (dBm) 1800 1950 3RF - 3LO RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY 45 1650 1800 85 50 1500 1650 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 3RF - 3LO RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY 3RF - 3LO RESPONSE (dBc) 3RF - 3LO RESPONSE (dBc) TC = +85C 60 1800 85 MAX2039 toc13 PRF = 0dBm 80 75 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V 55 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 3RF - 3LO RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY 85 60 45 1500 3RF - 3LO RESPONSE (dBc) 1800 MAX2039 toc14 1650 65 50 45 1500 6 PLO = 0dBm 70 MAX2039 toc15 TC = +85C 60 70 PRF = 0dBm 75 MAX2039 toc18 65 PLO = +3dBm 2RF - 2LO RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY 80 2RF - 2LO RESPONSE (dBc) 70 PRF = 0dBm 75 2RF - 2LO RESPONSE (dBc) 2RF - 2LO RESPONSE (dBc) TC = -35C MAX2039 toc10 PRF = 0dBm TC = +25C 75 2RF - 2LO RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY 80 MAX2039 toc11 2RF - 2LO RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY 80 INPUT P1dB (dBm) MAX2039 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch 17 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 2250 2400 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2250 2400 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch Downconverter Curves TC = +85C TC = +25C 35 45 PLO = -3dBm 40 35 1450 1600 1750 1900 2050 2200 1450 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) LO LEAKAGE AT IF PORT vs. LO FREQUENCY 1750 1900 2050 1300 -30 TC = +85C PLO = +3dBm -20 PLO = 0dBm -25 -30 -35 -35 -40 -40 2050 2200 TC = -35C -25 -30 1600 1750 1900 2050 1600 1750 1900 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) -30 VCC = 4.75V 1300 2200 1450 2050 2200 1600 1750 1900 2050 2200 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT vs. LO FREQUENCY MAX2039 toc26 -15 -20 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -25 -30 1450 VCC = 5.0V -25 -45 1450 -10 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT (dBm) TC = +85C -20 1300 VCC = 5.25V -20 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) MAX2039 toc25 TC = +25C -15 2200 -40 PLO = -3dBm 1300 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT vs. LO FREQUENCY 2050 -35 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) -10 1900 -15 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT vs. LO FREQUENCY -10 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT (dBm) 1900 1750 LO LEAKAGE AT IF PORT vs. LO FREQUENCY -45 1750 1600 -10 MAX2039 toc23 MAX2039 toc22 TC = -35C -25 1600 1450 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) -15 TC = +25C 1450 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V 40 2200 LO LEAKAGE AT IF PORT vs. LO FREQUENCY -45 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT (dBm) 1600 -10 LO LEAKAGE (dBm) LO LEAKAGE (dBm) -15 1300 45 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) -10 -20 50 35 1300 LO LEAKAGE (dBm) 1300 MAX2039 toc 21 MAX2039 toc 20 PLO = 0dBm, +3dBm MAX2039 toc24 40 50 LO SWITCH ISOLATION vs. LO FREQUENCY 55 VCC = 5.25V -15 MAX2039 toc27 45 LO SWITCH ISOLATION (dB) MAX2039 toc 19 LO SWITCH ISOLATION (dB) TC = -35C 50 LO SWITCH ISOLATION vs. LO FREQUENCY 55 LO SWITCH ISOLATION (dB) LO SWITCH ISOLATION vs. LO FREQUENCY 55 VCC = 5.0V -20 VCC = 4.75V -25 -30 1300 1450 1600 1750 1900 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) 2050 2200 1300 1450 1600 1750 1900 2050 2200 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 7 MAX2039 Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +5.0V, PLO = 0dBm, PRF = 0dBm, fRF > fLO , fIF = 200MHz, R1 = 549, unless otherwise noted.) Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +5.0V, PLO = 0dBm, PRF = 0dBm, fRF > fLO , fIF = 200MHz, R1 = 549, unless otherwise noted.) Downconverter Curves TC = -35C TC = +25C 40 35 30 25 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 25 20 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 30 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V 20 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) RF FREQUENCY (MHz) RF PORT RETURN LOSS vs. RF FREQUENCY IF PORT RETURN LOSS vs. IF FREQUENCY LO SELECTED RETURN LOSS vs. LO FREQUENCY 15 20 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 30 15 20 25 30 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V 35 40 35 1800 1950 2100 2250 50 100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 150 200 250 300 PLO = -3dBm 25 1300 1500 1700 1900 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE (TC) 130 MAX2039 toc34 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 30 40 VCC = 5.25V 120 SUPPLY CUIRRENT (mA) 10 PLO = 0dBm 30 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) 0 LO UNSELECTED RETURN LOSS (dB) 20 350 LO UNSELECTED RETURN LOSS vs. LO FREQUENCY 20 15 40 50 2400 PLO = +3dBm 10 110 100 VCC = 5.0V 90 VCC = 4.75V 80 50 MAX2039 toc 35 1650 5 35 45 40 70 60 1300 1500 1700 1900 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) 2100 2400 MAX2039 toc33 10 0 LO SELECTED RETURN LOSS (dB) 5 IF PORT RETURN LOSS (dB) 10 MAX2039 toc32 0 MAX2039 toc31 5 1500 35 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 0 25 40 25 20 1500 8 45 RF-TO-IF ISOLATION (dB) 35 30 45 RF-TO-IF ISOLATION (dB) TC = +85C 40 RF-TO-IF ISOLATION vs. RF FREQUENCY 50 MAX2039 toc29 MAX2039 toc28 45 RF-TO-IF ISOLATION (dB) RF-TO-IF ISOLATION vs. RF FREQUENCY 50 MAX2039 toc30 RF-TO-IF ISOLATION vs. RF FREQUENCY 50 RF PORT RETURN LOSS (dB) MAX2039 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch 2300 -35 -15 5 25 45 65 TEMPERATURE (C) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 85 2100 2300 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch Upconverter Curves 7 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 6 5 5 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 1650 1800 2250 2400 1500 33 31 TC = +25C 37 37 35 33 31 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 29 TC = -35C 1950 2100 2250 1650 LO + 2IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY TC = +25C 75 70 65 TC = -35C 55 1800 1950 2100 2250 TC = +85C 50 PIF = 0dBm 2400 45 70 65 PLO = 0dBm 60 55 PLO = -3dBm 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 2250 2400 VCC = 4.75V 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 85 PIF = 0dBm 80 75 70 65 60 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V 55 50 45 45 1650 VCC = 5.0V LO + 2IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY PLO = +3dBm 75 50 1500 31 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 80 LO + 2IF REJECTION (dBc) 80 60 33 LO + 2IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY 85 MAX2039 toc42 PIF = 0dBm 35 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 85 2400 25 1500 2400 LO + 2IF REJECTION (dBc) 1800 MAX2039 toc43 1650 2250 27 25 25 2100 VCC = 5.25V 29 27 27 1950 INPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY INPUT IP3 (dBm) 35 1800 39 MAX2039 toc40 MAX2039 toc39 TC = +85C 1500 1650 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 39 INPUT IP3 (dBm) INPUT IP3 (dBm) 2100 INPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY INPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY LO + 2IF REJECTION (dBc) 1950 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 39 29 MAX2039 toc38 4 1500 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 37 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V 6 5 4 4 7 MAX2039 toc41 TC = -35C 8 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) TC = +25C 6 8 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 7 CONVERSION LOSS vs. RF FREQUENCY 9 MAX2039 toc37 MAX2039 toc36 TC = +85C 8 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) CONVERSION LOSS vs. RF FREQUENCY 9 MAX2039 toc44 CONVERSION LOSS vs. RF FREQUENCY 9 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 2250 2400 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 9 MAX2039 Typical Operating Characteristics (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +5.0V, PLO = 0dBm, PIF = 0dBm, fRF = fLO+ fIF, fIF = 200MHz, R1 = 549, unless otherwise noted.) Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +5.0V, PLO = 0dBm, PIF = 0dBm, fRF = fLO+ fIF, fIF = 200MHz, R1 = 549, unless otherwise noted.) Upconverter Curves LO - 2IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY TC = +25C 55 TC = -35C 65 60 55 PLO = -3dBm 50 50 1800 1950 2100 2250 1650 LO + 3IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY 75 TC = +25C TC = -35C 60 55 2100 2250 2400 1500 PIF = 0dBm 75 PLO = +3dBm PLO = 0dBm PLO = -3dBm 65 60 1950 2100 2250 2400 1650 1950 2100 2250 70 TC = +25C 60 55 50 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 2250 2400 MAX2039 toc47 VCC = 5.0V 60 1650 PIF = 0dBm 80 75 70 65 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 LO - 3IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 60 90 PIF = 0dBm 85 VCC = 5.25V 80 75 70 65 VCC = 5.0V VCC = 4.75V 60 55 50 50 1650 VCC = 4.75V 65 1500 2400 55 1500 70 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 85 LO - 3IF REJECTION (dBc) 75 65 75 LO - 3IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY TC = +85C TC = -35C 1800 90 MAX2039 toc51 PIF = 0dBm 85 80 VCC = 5.25V 80 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) LO - 3IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY 2400 50 1500 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 90 2250 55 LO - 3IF REJECTION (dBc) 1800 2100 PIF = 0dBm 85 MAX2039 toc52 1650 1950 LO + 3IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY 80 70 1800 90 50 1500 1650 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 55 50 10 1950 85 LO + 3IF REJECTION (dBc) LO + 3IF REJECTION (dBc) TC = +85C 65 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V 55 LO + 3IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY 80 70 1800 90 MAX2039 toc48 PIF = 0dBm 85 60 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 90 65 45 1500 2400 LO + 3IF REJECTION (dBc) 1650 MAX2039 toc49 1500 70 50 45 45 75 MAX2039 toc50 60 70 PIF = 0dBm 80 MAX2039 toc53 65 PLO = +3dBm LO - 2IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY 85 LO - 2IF REJECTION (dBc) TC = +85C 70 PIF = 0dBm PLO = 0dBm 75 LO - 2IF REJECTION (dBc) LO - 2IF REJECTION (dBc) MAX2039 toc45 PIF = 0dBm 75 80 MAX2039 toc46 LO - 2IF REJECTION vs. RF FREQUENCY 80 LO - 3IF REJECTION (dBc) MAX2039 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 2250 2400 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2250 2400 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch Upconverter Curves LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT vs. LO FREQUENCY TC = -35C -25 -30 1600 1750 1900 2050 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -25 -30 2200 1450 1600 1750 1900 2050 2200 1300 1450 TC = +25C 1750 1900 2050 2200 IF LEAKAGE AT RF vs. RF FREQUENCY -40 MAX2039 toc58 MAX2039 toc57 -60 1600 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) -40 -50 IF LEAKAGE (dBm) IF LEAKAGE (dBm) -25 IF LEAKAGE AT RF vs. LO FREQUENCY IF LEAKAGE AT RF vs. LO FREQUENCY -50 VCC = 5.0V VCC = 4.75V LO FREQUENCY (MHz) -40 TC = +85C -20 -30 1300 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) -70 VCC = 5.25V -15 -60 PLO = -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm -70 MAX2039 toc59 1450 -20 -45 -50 IF LEAKAGE (dBm) 1300 -15 -10 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT (dBm) -20 MAX2039 toc55 TC = +25C, +85C -15 -10 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT (dBm) MAX2039 toc54 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT (dBm) -10 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT vs. RF FREQUENCY MAX2039 toc56 LO LEAKAGE AT RF PORT vs. LO FREQUENCY -55 VCC = 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V -60 -65 -70 -75 -80 -80 -80 TC = -35C -85 -90 -90 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 2250 2400 -90 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 2250 2400 1500 1650 1800 1950 2100 2250 2400 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) ______________________________________________________________________________________ 11 MAX2039 Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = +5.0V, PLO = 0dBm, PIF = 0dBm, fRF = fLO+ fIF, fIF = 200MHz, R1 = 549, unless otherwise noted.) MAX2039 High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch Pin Description PIN NAME 1, 6, 8, 14 VCC 2 RF Single-Ended 50 RF Input/Output. This port is internally matched and DC shorted to GND through a balun. 3 TAP Center Tap of the Internal RF Balun. Bypass to GND with capacitors close to the IC, as shown in the Typical Application Circuit. 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 20 GND Ground 7 LOBIAS 9 LOSEL 11 LO1 15 LO2 18, 19 IF-, IF+ EP GND FUNCTION Power-Supply Connection. Bypass each VCC pin to GND with capacitors as shown in the Typical Application Circuit. Bias Resistor for Internal LO Buffer. Connect a 549 1% resistor from LOBIAS to the power supply. Local Oscillator Select. Logic control input for selecting LO1 or LO2. Local Oscillator Input 1. Drive LOSEL low to select LO1. Local Oscillator Input 2. Drive LOSEL high to select LO2. Differential IF Input/Outputs Exposed Ground Paddle. Solder the exposed paddle to the ground plane using multiple vias. Detailed Description The MAX2039 can operate either as a downconverter or an upconverter mixer that provides 7.1dB of conversion loss with a typical 7.3dB noise figure. IIP3 is +33.5dBm for upconversion and +34.5dBm for downconversion. The integrated baluns and matching circuitry allow for 50 single-ended interfaces to the RF port and two LO ports. The RF port can be used as an input for downconversion or an output for upconversion. A single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) switch provides 50ns switching time between the two LO inputs with 45dB of LO-to-LO isolation. Furthermore, the integrated LO buffer provides a high drive level to the mixer core, reducing the LO drive required at the MAX2039's inputs to a range of -3dBm to +3dBm. The IF port incorporates a differential output for downconversion, which is ideal for providing enhanced IIP2 performance. For upconversion, the IF port is a differential input. Specifications are guaranteed over broad frequency ranges to allow for use in UMTS, cdma2000, and 2G/2.5G/3G DCS1800, and PCS1900 base stations. The MAX2039 is specified to operate over an RF frequency range of 1700MHz to 2200MHz, an LO frequency range of 1500MHz to 2000MHz, and an IF frequency range of DC to 350MHz. Operation beyond these ranges is possible; see the Typical Operating Characteristics for additional details. 12 This device can operate in high-side LO injection applications with an extended LO range, but performance degrades as fLO continues to increase. See the Typical Operating Characteristics for measurements taken with fLO up to 2200MHz. For a device with better high-side LO injection performance, contact the factory. RF Port and Balun For using the MAX2039 as a downconverter, the RF input is internally matched to 50, requiring no external matching components. A DC-blocking capacitor is required since the input is internally DC shorted to ground through the on-chip balun. The RF return loss is typically 18dB over the entire 1700MHz to 2200MHz RF frequency range. For upconverter operation, the RF port is a singleended output similarly matched to 50. LO Inputs, Buffer, and Balun The MAX2039 can be used for either high-side or lowside injection applications with a 1500MHz to 2000MHz LO frequency range. For a device with a 1900MHz to 2400MHz LO frequency range, contact the factory. As an added feature, the MAX2039 includes an internal LO SPDT switch that can be used for frequency-hopping applications. The switch selects one of the two singleended LO ports, allowing the external oscillator to settle on a particular frequency before it is switched in. LO switching time is typically less than 50ns, which is more than adequate for virtually all GSM applications. ______________________________________________________________________________________ High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch High-Linearity Mixer The core of the MAX2039 is a double-balanced, highperformance passive mixer. Exceptional linearity is provided by the large LO swing from the on-chip LO buffer. Differential IF The MAX2039 mixer has an IF frequency range of DC to 350MHz. Note that these differential ports are ideal for providing enhanced IIP2 performance. Single-ended IF applications require a 1:1 balun to transform the 50 differential IF impedance to a 50 single-ended system. After the balun, the IF return loss is better than 15dB. The differential IF is used as an input port for upconverter operation. The user can use a differential IF amplifier following the mixer but a DC block is required on both IF pins. In this configuration, the IF+ and IF- pins need to be returned to ground through a high resistance (about 1k). This ground return can also be accomplished by grounding the RF TAP (pin 3) and AC-coupling the IF+ and IF- ports (pins 19 and 18). Applications Information Input and Output Matching The RF and LO inputs are internally matched to 50. No matching components are required. Return loss at the RF port is typically 18dB over the entire input range (1700MHz to 2200MHz) and return loss at the LO ports is typically 16dB (1500MHz to 2000MHz). RF and LO inputs require only DC-blocking capacitors for interfacing. The IF output impedance is 50 (differential). For evaluation, an external low-loss 1:1 (impedance ratio) balun Table 1. Component List Referring to the Typical Application Circuit COMPONENT VALUE C1 4pF Microwave capacitor (0603) DESCRIPTION C4 10pF Microwave capacitor (0603) C2, C6, C7, C8, C10, C12 22pF Microwave capacitors (0603) C3, C5, C9, C11 0.01F Microwave capacitors (0603) R1 549 T1 1:1 Balun U1 MAX2039 Maxim IC 1% resistor (0603) IF balun with DC grounded ports transforms this impedance to a 50 single-ended output (see the Typical Application Circuit). Bias Resistor Bias current for the LO buffer is optimized by fine tuning resistor R1. If reduced current is required at the expense of performance, contact the factory for details. If the 1% bias resistor values are not readily available, substitute standard 5% values. Layout Considerations A properly designed PC board is an essential part of any RF/microwave circuit. Keep RF signal lines as short as possible to reduce losses, radiation, and inductance. For the best performance, route the ground pin traces directly to the exposed pad under the package. The PC board exposed pad MUST be connected to the ground plane of the PC board. It is suggested that multiple vias be used to connect this pad to the lower-level ground planes. This method provides a good RF/thermal conduction path for the device. Solder the exposed pad on the bottom of the device package to the PC board. The MAX2039 Evaluation Kit can be used as a reference for board layout. Gerber files are available upon request at www.maxim-ic.com. Power-Supply Bypassing Proper voltage-supply bypassing is essential for highfrequency circuit stability. Bypass each VCC pin and TAP with the capacitors shown in the Typical Application Circuit; see Table 1. Place the TAP bypass capacitor to ground within 100 mils of the TAP pin. ______________________________________________________________________________________ 13 MAX2039 If frequency hopping is not employed, set the switch to either of the LO inputs. The switch is controlled by a digital input (LOSEL): logic high selects LO2, logic low selects LO1. In order to avoid damage to the part, voltage MUST be applied to VCC before digital logic is applied to LOSEL (see the Absolute Maximum Ratings). LO1 and LO2 inputs are internally matched to 50, requiring only a 22pF DC-blocking capacitor. A two-stage internal LO buffer allows a wide-input power range for the LO drive. All guaranteed specifications are for an LO signal power from -3dBm to +3dBm. The on-chip low-loss balun, along with an LO buffer, drives the double-balanced mixer. All interfacing and matching components from the LO inputs to the IF outputs are integrated on chip. High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch MAX2039 Typical Application Circuit C3 3 5 IF 16 GND 4 GND 1 17 IF18 19 20 VCC IF+ GND T1 C2 VCC C1 RF RF 15 1 2 14 MAX2039 C12 LO2 INPUT VCC VCC C11 C5 TAP C4 LO2 GND 3 13 4 12 5 11 GND GND LO1 INPUT 10 LO1 GND 9 LOSEL 8 VCC LOBIAS VCC 6 7 C10 GND R1 VCC C6 C7 VCC C9 LOSEL INPUT C8 Exposed Pad RF/Thermal Considerations The EP of the MAX2039's 20-pin thin QFN-EP package provides a low thermal-resistance path to the die. It is important that the PC board on which the MAX2039 is mounted be designed to conduct heat from the EP. In addition, provide the EP with a low-inductance path to electrical ground. The EP MUST be soldered to a ground plane on the PC board, either directly or through an array of plated via holes. 14 Chip Information TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1212 PROCESS: SiGe BiCMOS ______________________________________________________________________________________ High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/ Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch GND IF+ IF- GND GND 20 19 18 17 16 TOP VIEW 15 LO2 2 14 VCC TAP 3 13 GND GND 4 12 GND GND 5 11 LO1 VCC 1 RF MAX2039 Pin Configuration 8 9 VCC LOSEL GND 10 7 LOBIAS VCC 6 MAX2039 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 15 Package Information (The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.) 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