MAX2042:SiGe High-Linearity, 2000MHz to 3000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer

Industry's Highest Performing, Fully Integrated SiGe Passive Mixer, Featuring Superior IP3, 2RF - 2LO and LO ± 2IF Performance

The MAX2042 single, high-linearity upconversion/downconversion mixer provides +36dBm IIP3, 7.3dB noise figure, and 7.2dB conversion loss for 2000MHz to 3000MHz WCS, LTE, WiMAX™, 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 similar 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/downconverters 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 -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • 2000MHz to 3000MHz RF Frequency Range
  • 1800MHz to 2800MHz LO Frequency Range
  • 50MHz to 500MHz IF Frequency Range
  • 7.2dB Conversion Loss
  • 7.3dB Noise Figure
  • +36dBm Typical IIP3
  • +23.4dBm Typical Input 1dB Compression Point
  • 70dBc 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 MAX2042A 2000MHz to 3900MHz High-Side LO Injection Mixer
  • Pin Similar with the MAX2029/MAX2031 650MHz to 1000MHz Mixers, MAX2039/MAX2041 1700MHz to 3000MHz Mixers, and MAX2044/MAX2044A 3000MHz to 4000MHz Mixers
  • Single +5.0V or +3.3V Supply
  • External Current-Setting Resistor Provides Option for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-Performance Mode
MAX2042: Typical Application Circuit
MAX2042: 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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MAX2042 Data SheetMAX2042.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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MAX20421200030001800280050500-7.2367.3703.0 to 5.251201385.0 x 5.0TQFN/20$5.97 @1k

Part NumberChannelsRF Freq.
(MHz)
RF Freq.
(MHz)
LO Freq.
(MHz)
LO Freq.
(MHz)
IF Freq.
(MHz)
IF Freq.
(MHz)
Gain
(dB)
Input IP3
(dBm)
LO +/-2IF
(dBc)
LO +/-3IF
(dBc)
LO Leakage at RF
(dBm)
Output Noise Floor
(dBm/Hz)
3.3V Supply Current
(mA)
5V Supply Current
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxminmaxminmaxSee Notes
MAX20421200030001800280050500-6.832.46777-27.5-1631201385.0 x 5.0TQFN/20$5.97 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX2042ETP+ActiveTQFN,;20 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2042ETP+TActiveQFN;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX2042EVKIT#No Longer AvailableMAX2042AEVKIT#EVKIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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