MAX2690:Low-Noise, 2.5GHz Downconverter Mixer

The MAX2690 is a miniature, low-noise, low-power downconverter mixer designed for use in portable consumer equipment. Signals at the RF input port are mixed with signals at the local-oscillator (LO) port using a double-balanced mixer. The RF port frequency range is 400MHz to 2500MHz. The LO port frequency range is 700MHz to 2500MHz. The IF frequency range is 10MHz to 500MHz, provided the LO and RF frequencies are chosen appropriately. The IF port is differential, which provides good linearity and low LO emissions, as well as providing compatibility with applications using differential IF filters, such as CDMA cellular phones. The mixer noise figure is 10dB at 900MHz. The MAX2690 draws 16mA at VCC = 3V and operates from a +2.7V to +5.5V supply. A logic-controlled shutdown mode reduces the supply current to less than 1µA, making it ideal for battery-operated equipment. This device is offered in a miniature 10-pin µMAX package.

Key Features
  • 7.6dBm Input Third-Order Intercept Point
  • 10dB Downconverter Mixer Noise Figure
  • 7.9dB Gain
  • 400MHz to 2500MHz Wideband Operation
  • Low Cost
  • +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
  • < 1µA Shutdown Mode
  • Ultra-Small 10-Pin µMAX Package
MAX2690: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX2690: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • 2.45GHz Industrial-Scientific-Medical (ISM)
  • Band Radios
  • Cell Phones/Cordless Phones
  • Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
  • Communication Systems
  • Handheld Radios
  • Personal Communications Systems (PCS)
  • Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
DataSheet
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MAX2690 Data SheetMAX2690.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)
VCC
(V)
3.3V Supply Current
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
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MAX2690140025007002500105007.97.6102.7 to 5.5163.0 x 5.0µMAX/10$1.78 @1k
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX2690EUBNo Longer AvailableMAX2690EUB+µMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX2690EUB+ActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2690EUB+TActiveµMAX,;10 pin;15.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2690EUB-TNo Longer AvailableMAX2690EUB+TuMAX;10 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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