MAX2029

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High-Linearity, 815MHz to 1000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch

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

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Overview

815MHz to 1000MHz RF Frequency Range
570MHz to 900MHz LO Frequency Range
960MHz to 1180MHz LO Frequency Range (Refer to the MAX2031 Data Sheet)
DC to 250MHz IF Frequency Range
6dB/6.5dB (Upconverter/Downconverter) Conversion Loss
36.5dBm/39dBm (Downconverter/Upconverter) Input IP3
+25dBm/+27dBm (Upconverter/Downconverter) Input 1dB Compression Point
6.7dB Noise Figure
Integrated LO Buffer
Integrated RF and LO Baluns
Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 53dB Isolation and 50ns Switching Time
Pin Compatible with the MAX2039/MAX2041 1700MHz to 2200MHz Mixers
External Current-Setting Resistor Provides Option for Operating Mixer in Reduced-Power/Reduced-Performance Mode
Lead-Free Package Available

The MAX2029 high-linearity passive upconverter or downconverter mixer is designed to provide +36.5dBm IIP3, 6.7dB NF, and 6.5dB conversion loss for an 815MHz to 1000MHz RF frequency range to support GSM/cellular base-station transmitter or receiver applications. With a 570MHz to 900MHz LO frequency range, this particular mixer is ideal for low-side LO injection architectures. For a pin-to-pin-compatible mixer meant for high-side LO injection, refer to the MAX2031 data sheet.

In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX2029 also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes a double-balanced passive mixer core, a dual-input LO selectable switch, and an LO buffer. On-chip baluns are also integrated to allow for a single-ended RF input for downconversion (or RF output for upconversion), and single-ended LO inputs. The MAX2029 requires a nominal LO drive of 0dBm, and supply current is guaranteed to be below 100mA.

The MAX2029 is pin compatible with the MAX2039, MAX2041, MAX2042, MAX2044 series of 1700MHz to 2200MHz, 2000MHz to 3000MHz, and 3200MHz to 3900MHz mixers, making this family of passive upconverters and downconverters ideal for applications where a common printed-circuit board (PCB) layout is used for multiple frequency bands.

The MAX2029 is available in a compact 20-pin thin QFN package (5mm x 5mm) with an exposed paddle. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Applications

Cellular Band WCDMA and cdma2000® Base Stations
Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems
GSM 850/GSM 900 2G and 2.5G EDGE Base Stations
Microwave and Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Microwave Links
Military Systems
PHS/PAS Base Stations
Predistortion Receivers
Private Mobile Radios
TDMA and Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN®) Base Stations
WiMAX™ Base Stations and Customer Premise Equipment
Wireless Local Loop

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1ku List Price: Starting From $10.02

Documentation

Data Sheet 1

MAX2029: High-Linearity, 815MHz to 1000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch Data Sheet (Rev.0) 11/02/2007

Technical Articles 2

Selecting High-Linearity Mixers for Wireless Base Stations 03/01/2010

PCBs Layout Guidelines for RF & Mixed-Signal 09/14/2011

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Part Model	Pin/Package Drawing	Documentation	CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models
MAX2029ETP+	20-LFCSP-5X5X0.75	Material Declaration Reliablity Data Package Resources	Ultra Librarian SamacSys

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Hardware Ecosystem

Parts	Product Life Cycle	Description
Modulators & Demodulators 2
MAX2022	PRODUCTION	High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up/Downconversion 1500MHz to 3000MHz Quadrature Modulator/Demodulator
MAX2021	PRODUCTION	High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 650MHz to 1200MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod
Oscillators 4
MAX9987		+14dBm to +20dBm LO Buffers/Splitters with ±1dB Variation
MAX9988	Obsolete	+14dBm to +20dBm LO Buffers/Splitters with ±1dB Variation

MAX9989	PRODUCTION	+14dBm to +20dBm LO Buffers with ±1dB Variation
MAX9990		+14dBm to +20dBm LO Buffers with ±1dB Variation
RF Mixers 13
MAX9981		825MHz to 915MHz, Dual SiGe High-Linearity Active Mixer
MAX9982		825MHz to 915MHz, SiGe High-Linearity Active Mixer
MAX9984	PRODUCTION	SiGe High-Linearity, 400MHz to 1000MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX9986	LAST TIME BUY	SiGe High-Linearity, 815MHz to 995MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX9993	LAST TIME BUY	High-Linearity 1700MHz to 2200MHz Down-Conversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX9994	PRODUCTION	SiGe High-Linearity, 1400MHz to 2200MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX9995	LAST TIME BUY	Dual, SiGe, High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2700MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX9996	PRODUCTION	SiGe High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX2039	Obsolete	High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 2200MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX2031	PRODUCTION	High-Linearity, 650MHz to 1000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX9985	PRODUCTION	Dual, SiGe, High-Linearity, 700MHz to 1000MHz Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX2041	PRODUCTION	High-Linearity, 1700MHz to 3000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer/Switch
MAX2043		1700MHz to 3000MHz High-Linearity, Low LO Leakage Base-Station Rx/Tx Mixer

Evaluation Kits

Evaluation Kit for the MAX2029

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Features and Benefits

Fully Assembled and Tested
50Ω SMA Connectors on Input and Output Ports
815MHz to 1000MHz RF Frequency Range
570MHz to 900MHz LO Frequency Range
960MHz to 1180MHz LO Frequency Range (Refer to the MAX2029 Data Sheet)
DC to 250MHz IF Frequency Range
6dB/6.5dB (Upconverter/Downconverter) Conversion Loss
36.5dBm/39dBm (Downconverter/Upconverter) Input IP3
+25dBm/+27dBm (Upconverter/Downconverter) Input 1dB Compression Point
6.7dB 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
External Current-Setting Resistor Provides Option for Operating Mixer in Reduced Power/Reduced Performance Mode

Product Details

MAX2029 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the evaluation of the MAX2029 815MHz to 1000MHz RF frequency range, GSM/cellular base-station transmitter, or receiver application MAX2029 upconversion/downconversion mixer. It is fully assembled and tested at the factory. Standard 50Ω SMA connectors are included on the EV kit’s input and output ports to allow quick and easy evaluation on the test bench.

This document provides a list of test equipment required to evaluate the device, a straight-forward test procedure to verify functionality, a description of the EV kit circuit, the circuit schematic, a bill of materials (BOM) for the kit, and images for each layer of the PC board.