General Description

The MAX9996 high-linearity downconversion mixer provides 8.3dB gain, +26.5dBm IIP3, and 9.7dB NF for 1700MHz to 2200MHz UMTS/WCDMA, DCS, and PCS base-station receiver applications. With a 1900MHz to 2400MHz LO frequency range, this particular mixer is ideal for high-side LO injection receiver architectures. Low-side LO injection is supported by the MAX9994, which is pin-for-pin and functionally compatible with the MAX9996.

Features

♦ 1700MHz to 2200MHz RF Frequency Range

♦ 1900MHz to 2400MHz LO Frequency Range (MAX9996)

♦ 1400MHz to 2000MHz LO Frequency Range (MAX9994)

♦ 40MHz to 350MHz IF Frequency Range

♦ 8.3dB Conversion Gain

♦ +26.5dBm Input IP3

♦ +12.6dBm Input 1dB Compression Point

♦ 9.7dB Noise Figure

♦ 72dBc 2LO-2RF Spurious Rejection at PRF = -10dBm

♦ Integrated LO Buffer

♦ Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended Inputs

♦ Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive

♦ Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 43dB LO1 to LO2 Isolation and 50ns Switching Time

♦ Pin Compatible with MAX9984/MAX9986 815MHz to 995MHz Mixers

♦ Functionally Compatible with MAX9993

♦ External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option for Operating Mixer in Reduced Power/Reduced Performance Mode

♦ Lead-Free Package Available

Applications

    UMTS/WCDMA Base Stations

    DCS1800/PCS1900 EDGE Base Stations

    cdmaOne™ and cdma2000® Base Stations

    PHS/PAS Base Stations

    Predistortion Receivers

    Fixed Broadband Wireless Access

    Wireless Local Loop

    Private Mobile Radios

    Military Systems

    Microwave Links

    Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems