MAX19996:SiGe, High-Linearity, High-Gain, 2000MHz to 3000MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer

Lowest Noise, Highest Linearity 2.5GHz SiGe Mixer for WCS, LTE, WiMAX, and MMDS Base Stations, Featuring Superior IP3, NF, and 2RF-2LO Performance

The MAX19996 single, high-linearity downconversion mixer provides 8.7dB conversion gain, +24.5dBm IIP3, and 9.6dB noise figure for 2000MHz to 3000MHz WCS, LTE, WiMAX™, and MMDS wireless infrastructure applications. With an 1800MHz to 2550MHz LO frequency range, this particular mixer is ideal for low-side LO injection receiver architectures. High-side LO injection is supported by the MAX19996A, which is pin-for-pin and functionally compatible with the MAX19996. In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX19996 also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes a double-balanced passive mixer core, an IF amplifier, and an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also integrated to allow for singleended RF and LO inputs. The MAX19996 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is typically 230mA at VCC = +5.0V or 149.5mA at VCC = +3.3V. The MAX19996 is pin compatible with the MAX19996A 2300MHz to 3900MHz mixer. The device is also pin similar with the MAX9984/MAX9986 400MHz to 1000MHz mixers and the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 2200MHz mixers, making this entire family of downconverters ideal for applications where a common PCB layout is used for multiple frequency bands. The MAX19996 is available in a compact 5mm x 5mm, 20-pin thin QFN lead-free package with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • 2000MHz to 3000MHz RF Frequency Range
  • 1800MHz to 2550MHz LO Frequency Range
  • 50MHz to 500MHz IF Frequency Range
  • 8.7dB Typical Conversion Gain
  • 9.6dB Typical Noise Figure
  • +24.5dBm Typical Input IP3
  • +11dBm Typical Input 1dB Compression Point
  • 69dBc Typical 2RF-2LO Spurious Rejection at PRF = -10dBm
  • Integrated LO Buffer
  • Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended Inputs
  • Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
  • Pin Compatible with the MAX19996A 2300MHz to 3900MHz Mixer
  • Pin Similar with the MAX9993/MAX9994/MAX9996 1700MHz to 2200MHz Mixers and MAX9984/MAX9986 400MHz to 1000MHz Mixers
  • Single +5.0V or +3.3V Supply
  • External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-Performance Mode
MAX19996: Typical Application Circuit
MAX19996: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • 2.3GHz WCS Base Stations
  • 2.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
  • 2.7GHz MMDS Base Stations
  • Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
  • Military Systems
  • Private Mobile Radios
  • Wireless Local Loop
DataSheet
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MAX19996 Data SheetMAX19996.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberChannelsRF Freq.
(MHz)
RF Freq.
(MHz)
LO Freq.
(MHz)
LO Freq.
(MHz)
IF Freq.
(MHz)
IF Freq.
(MHz)
Gain
(dB)
Input IP3
(dBm)
Noise Figure
(dB)
2RF-2LO/ 2LO-2RF
(dBc)
VCC
(V)
3.3V Supply Current
(mA)
5V Supply Current
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
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MAX1999612000300018002550505008.724.59.6693.0 to 5.25149.52305.0 x 5.0TQFN/20$6.91 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX19996ETP+ActiveTQFN,;20 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX19996ETP+TActiveQFN;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX19996EVKITNo Longer AvailableKIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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