MAX2042 Datasheet, PDF (1/27 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – SiGe High-Linearity, 2000MHz to 3000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer

19-4679; Rev 0; 8/09
SiGe High-Linearity, 2000MHz to 3000MHz
Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer
General Description
The MAX2042 single, high-linearity upconversion/down-
conversion mixer provides +36dBm IIP3, 7.3dB noise fig-
ure, and 7.2dB conversion loss for 2000MHz to 3000MHz
WCS, LTE, WiMAXK, and MMDS wireless infrastructure
applications. With a wide LO frequency range of 1800MHz
to 2800MHz, this particular mixer is ideal for low-side LO
injection receiver and transmitter architectures. High-side
LO injection is supported by the MAX2042A, which is pin-
pin and functionally compatible with the MAX2042.
In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise
performance, the MAX2042 also yields a high level of
component integration. This device includes a double-
balanced passive mixer core, an LO buffer, and on-chip
baluns that allow for single-ended RF and LO inputs.
The MAX2042 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm,
and supply current is typically 138mA at VCC = +5.0V or
120mA at VCC = +3.3V.
The MAX2042 is pin compatible with the MAX2042A
2000MHz to 3900MHz mixer. The device is also pin simi-
lar with the MAX2029/MAX2031 650MHz to 1000MHz
mixers, the MAX2039/MAX2041 1700MHz to 3000MHz
mixers, and the MAX2044/MAX2044A 3000MHz to
4000MHz mixers, making this entire family of up/down-
converters ideal for applications where a common PCB
layout is used for multiple frequency bands.
The MAX2042 is available in a compact 20-pin thin QFN
(5mm x 5mm) package with an exposed pad. Electrical
performance is guaranteed over the extended -40NC to
+85NC temperature range.
Applications
2.3GHz WCS Base Stations
2.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
2.7GHz MMDS Base Stations
Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Wireless Local Loop
Private Mobile Radios
Military Systems
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2042ETP+
-40NC to +85NC 20 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX2042ETP+T -40NC to +85NC 20 Thin QFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
T = Tape and reel.
Features
S 2000MHz to 3000MHz RF Frequency Range
S 1800MHz to 2800MHz LO Frequency Range
S 50MHz to 500MHz IF Frequency Range
S 7.2dB Conversion Loss
S 7.3dB Noise Figure
S +36dBm Typical IIP3
S +23.4dBm Typical Input 1dB Compression Point
S 70dBc Typical 2RF-2LO Spurious Rejection at PRF
= -10dBm
S Integrated LO Buffer
S Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended
Inputs
S Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
S Pin Compatible with the MAX2042A 2000MHz to
3900MHz High-Side LO Injection Mixer
S Pin Similar with the MAX2029/MAX2031 650MHz
to 1000MHz Mixers, MAX2039/MAX2041 1700MHz
to 3000MHz Mixers, and MAX2044/MAX2044A
3000MHz to 4000MHz Mixers
S Single +5.0V or +3.3V Supply
S External Current-Setting Resistor Provides Option
for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-
Performance Mode
Pin Configuration/
Functional Diagram
TOP VIEW
+ 20
19
18
17
16
V_CC 1
15 GND
RF 2
MAX2042
14 VCC
GND 3
13 GND
GND 4
EP*
GND 5
12 GND
11 LO
6
7
8
9
10
*EXPOSED PAD
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