General Description

The MAX2041 high-linearity passive upconverter or downconverter mixer is designed to provide 7.4dB NF and a 7.2dB conversion loss for an RF frequency range of 1700MHz to 3000MHz to support UMTS/WCDMA, DCS, PCS, and WiMAX base-station transmitter or receiver applications. The IIP3 is typically +33.5dBm for both downconversion and upconversion operation. With an LO frequency range of 1900MHz to 3000MHz, this particular mixer is ideal for high-side LO injection architectures. (For a pin-compatible mixer meant for low-side LO injection, refer to the MAX2039.)

Features

♦ 1700MHz to 3000MHz RF Frequency Range

♦ 1900MHz to 3000MHz LO Frequency Range

♦ 1500MHz to 2000MHz LO Frequency Range (MAX2039)

♦ DC to 350MHz IF Frequency Range

♦ 7.2dB Conversion Loss

♦ +33.5dBm Input IP3

♦ +23.3dBm Input 1dB Compression Point

♦ 7.4dB Noise Figure

♦ Integrated LO Buffer

♦ Integrated RF and LO Baluns

♦ Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive

♦ Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 43dB 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/Reduced-Performance Mode

♦ Lead-Free Package Available

Applications

    UMTS/WCDMA Base Stations

    DCS 1800/PCS 1900 EDGE Base Stations

    cdmaOneTM and cdma2000® Base Stations

    WiMAX Base Stations and Customer Premise Equipment

    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