MAX2044:SiGe, High-Linearity, 2300MHz to 4000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer

Lowest Noise, Highest Linearity 2.3GHz to 4.0GHz SiGe Mixer for LTE, WiMAX, and MMDS Base Stations, Featuring Superior Input IP3, NF, and 2 x 2 Performance

The MAX2044 single, high-linearity upconversion/downconversion mixer provides +32.5dBm input IP3, 8.5dB noise figure, and 7.7dB conversion loss for 2300MHz to 4000MHz LTE, WiMAX™, and MMDS wireless infrastructure applications. With an ultra-wide LO frequency range of 2600MHz to 4300MHz, the MAX2044 can be used in either low-side or high-side LO injection architectures for virtually all 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz applications. In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX2044 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 MAX2044 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is typically 138mA at VCC = 5.0V or 121mA at VCC = 3.3V. The MAX2044 is pin similar with the MAX2029/MAX2031 650MHz to 1000MHz mixers and the MAX2039/MAX2041/MAX2042 1700MHz to 3000MHz mixers, making this entire family of up/downconverters ideal for applications where a common PCB layout is used for multiple frequency bands. The MAX2044 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
  • 2300MHz to 4000MHz RF Frequency Range
  • 2600MHz to 4300MHz LO Frequency Range
  • 50MHz to 500MHz IF Frequency Range
  • 7.7dB Conversion Loss
  • 8.5dB Noise Figure
  • +32.5dBm Typical Input IP3
  • 21dBm Typical Input 1dB Compression Point
  • 68dBc 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 Similar with the MAX2029/MAX2031 Series of 650MHz to 1000MHz Mixers and the MAX2039/MAX2041/MAX2042 Series of 1700MHz to 3000MHz Mixers
  • Single 5.0V or 3.3V Supply
  • External Current-Setting Resistor Provides Option for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-Performance Mode
MAX2044: Typical Application Circuit
MAX2044: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • 2.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
  • 2.7GHz MMDS Base Stations
  • 3.5GHz WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
  • Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
  • Military Systems
  • Private Mobile Radios
  • Wireless Local Loop
DataSheet
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MAX2044 Data SheetMAX2044.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/Pins
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MAX20441230040002600430050500-7.732.58.5683.0 to 5.251211385.0 x 5.0TQFN/20

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/Pins
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MAX20441230040002600430050500-7.733.560.278.2-28.5-1651211385.0 x 5.0TQFN/20
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