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Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX9993ETP-TG069
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MAX9993ETP-TG069.pdf
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- MAX9993 DOWN-CONVERSION MIXER
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Product details
Overview
MAX9993ETP-TG069 from Maxim Integrated is a high-linearity 1700MHz–2200MHz down-conversion mixer with integrated LO buffer and SPDT LO switch, delivering +23.5dBm IIP3, 8.5dB conversion gain, and 9.5dB noise figure for UMTS/DCS/PCS base-station receivers.
For engineers reviewing the MAX9993ETP-TG069 datasheet, MAX9993ETP-TG069 pinout, MAX9993ETP-TG069 application, or MAX9993ETP-TG069 equivalent, key selection criteria include RF/LO frequency coverage (1700–2200MHz / 1400–2000MHz), differential IF output architecture, low 0–+6dBm LO drive requirement, and 20-pin thin QFN (5mm × 5mm) thermal performance in -40°C to +85°C environments.
Technical Context
The MAX9993ETP-TG069 implements a double-balanced passive mixer core driven by an on-chip two-stage SiGe BiCMOS LO buffer, enabling high linearity with minimal external drive. Its integrated baluns provide 50Ω single-ended RF and LO interfaces without external matching.
It features a digital LO select input (LOSEL) controlling an internal SPDT switch between LO1 and LO2, with <50ns switching time and 40dB LO1-to-LO2 isolation. The differential IF output (IF+/IF−) operates from 40MHz to 350MHz and requires external pull-up chokes and optional 4:1 balun for single-ended use.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| RF Frequency Range | 1700MHz to 2200MHz - supports full UMTS Band I (2100MHz), DCS1800 (1800MHz), and PCS1900 (1900MHz) bands. |
| LO Frequency Range | 1400MHz to 2000MHz - enables both high-side and low-side injection configurations for flexible IF planning. |
| IF Frequency Range | 40MHz to 350MHz - accommodates common IF strategies including 70MHz, 140MHz, 200MHz, and 250MHz. |
| Conversion Gain | 8.5dB typical - eliminates need for external IF gain stage in many receiver architectures. |
| IIP3 | +23.5dBm typical - ensures robust blocking immunity in dense multi-carrier base station environments. |
| Noise Figure | 9.5dB typical - maintains system sensitivity when cascaded with LNA and filter stages. |
| LO Drive Requirement | 0dBm to +6dBm - reduces oscillator power demand and simplifies LO chain design. |
| Supply Current | 230mA max at VCC = 5.0V - defines thermal budget for compact RF module layouts. |
Pinout & Package
The MAX9993ETP-TG069 is housed in a 20-pin thin QFN package (5mm × 5mm × 0.8mm) with exposed thermal pad (EP), optimized for RF performance and thermal dissipation in base station front-ends.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VCC (pins 1,6,8) | Power supply input | Three independent 4.75–5.25V supply connections requiring local bypassing; distributed for low-impedance RF decoupling. |
| RF (pin 2) | Single-ended RF input | Internally matched 50Ω port with integrated balun; DC shorted to GND-requires external DC-blocking capacitor. |
| TAP (pin 3) | RF balun center tap | Bypass point for RF balun; must be AC-grounded via capacitor placed within 100 mils for optimal return loss. |
| GND (pins 4,5,10,12,13,14,17, EP) | Ground reference | Multiple ground terminals and exposed paddle require low-inductance PCB connection via ≥6 vias for RF stability and thermal conduction. |
| LOBIAS (pin 7) | LO buffer bias node | Connects to GND via 383Ω ±1% resistor to set optimal LO buffer current; critical for IIP3 and gain consistency. |
| LOSEL (pin 9) | Digital LO select control | CMOS-compatible logic input: low = LO1 active, high = LO2 active; controls internal SPDT switch with <50ns settling. |
| LO1 (pin 11), LO2 (pin 15) | LO signal inputs | Two 50Ω single-ended LO ports with >40dB mutual isolation; each requires only 22pF DC-blocking capacitor. |
| LEXT (pin 16) | LO buffer external inductor | Connects 10nH low-ESR inductor to GND; carries ~100mA DC current and sets LO buffer operating point. |
| IF+ (pin 18), IF− (pin 19) | Differential IF outputs | Open-collector outputs requiring external RF chokes to VCC; 200Ω differential impedance supports balanced filtering or 4:1 balun conversion. |
| IFBIAS (pin 20) | IF amplifier bias node | Connects to GND via 523Ω ±1% resistor to set IF amplifier quiescent current; essential for NF and gain stability. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated RF and LO baluns | Eliminates external matching networks-reduces BOM count and layout sensitivity across 1700–2200MHz RF and 1400–2000MHz LO bands. |
| SPDT LO switch with 40dB isolation | Enables dual-LO source architectures (e.g., primary/backup oscillator) without external RF switches or isolators. |
| Low 0–+6dBm LO drive requirement | Reduces power consumption and heat generation in LO synthesis chains; compatible with low-power VCOs and PLLs. |
| Differential IF output (40–350MHz) | Improves second-order intercept (IIP2) and common-mode noise rejection; supports direct connection to ADC drivers or balun-based IF filters. |
| On-chip SiGe BiCMOS process | Delivers high fT and low 1/f noise-critical for achieving +23.5dBm IIP3 and 9.5dB NF simultaneously in GHz-range mixers. |
| Exposed-pad 20-pin thin QFN (5×5mm) | Provides low θJA (33°C/W) and stable RF grounding-essential for thermal management in densely packed macro base station modules. |
Applications
| UMTS Base Stations | DCS1800/EDGE Base Stations |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Down-conversion of 2100MHz UMTS carrier signals to 200MHz IF in macrocell transceivers. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary RF-to-IF mixer in receive path, handling high dynamic range with adjacent channel blockers. Use Value: +23.5dBm IIP3 prevents intermodulation distortion from strong out-of-band interferers in multi-carrier deployments. | Use Scenario: Low-noise down-conversion of 1800MHz DCS signals to 70MHz IF in urban microcell sites. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-linearity mixer enabling simultaneous reception of multiple EDGE channels with minimal reciprocal mixing. Use Value: 9.5dB NF preserves system sensitivity after LNA, supporting higher-order modulation (8PSK) in spectrally efficient systems. |
| PCS1900 Base Stations | Point-to-Point Microwave Systems |
Use Scenario: IF translation of 1900MHz PCS signals to 140MHz IF in repeater and small-cell infrastructure. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Mixer with integrated LO buffer and SPDT switch supporting fast LO reconfiguration during handover events. Use Value: <50ns LO switching time minimizes data loss during frequency agility, meeting 3GPP handover timing requirements. | Use Scenario: High-reliability down-conversion in 23GHz licensed backhaul links using 1700–2200MHz IF sections. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Stable mixer core operating over extended temperature (-40°C to +85°C) with guaranteed specs across full RF/LO range. Use Value: Guaranteed 8.5dB gain and ±0.5dB IIP3 variation over temperature simplify system-level calibration and reduce field failure rates. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar down-conversion mixer applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADL5365ACPZ-R7 | Wider RF range (1800–2700MHz), lower IIP3 (+21.5dBm), no integrated LO switch or baluns. | Requires external LO switching and impedance matching; better suited for wideband test equipment than cellular base stations. | Select ADL5365ACPZ-R7 only if wider RF bandwidth outweighs need for integrated baluns and LO switch. |
| HMC774ALC3B | Higher frequency (up to 4GHz RF), higher IIP3 (+26dBm), but no integrated LO buffer or SPDT switch. | Needs +13dBm LO drive and external LO routing; used in military radar, not commercial cellular infrastructure. | Choose HMC774ALC3B for mmWave or defense applications where MAX9993ETP-TG069's 2.2GHz upper limit is insufficient. |
Compared with ADL5365ACPZ-R7 and HMC774ALC3B, the MAX9993ETP-TG069 uniquely integrates baluns, LO buffer, and SPDT switch in a thermally optimized QFN-reducing bill-of-materials, PCB area, and design risk for 3G base station IF subsystems.
Availability
MAX9993ETP-TG069 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for UMTS base stations, DCS1800/EDGE infrastructure, and PCS1900 small cells requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing for telecom OEMs.
Supply support for MAX9993ETP-TG069 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices) designs precision analog, mixed-signal, and RF ICs for communications, computing, and industrial applications.
The MAX9993ETP-TG069 belongs to Maxim's high-performance RF mixer product line, engineered specifically for cellular infrastructure receivers demanding high linearity, low noise, and integration to reduce front-end complexity.
FAQ
What is the guaranteed operating temperature range for the MAX9993ETP-TG069?
The MAX9993ETP-TG069 is specified to operate over an extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, with all electrical parameters-including IIP3, conversion gain, and noise figure-guaranteed across this full range. This makes the MAX9993ETP-TG069 suitable for outdoor macro base station enclosures and uncontrolled indoor deployment environments where ambient temperatures fluctuate significantly.
Does the MAX9993ETP-TG069 require external matching components at the RF and LO ports?
No, the MAX9993ETP-TG069 integrates on-chip baluns that provide internal 50Ω matching at both the RF (pin 2) and LO (pins 11 and 15) ports. Only DC-blocking capacitors are required-no external matching networks, transformers, or stubs are needed. RF return loss exceeds 15dB and LO return loss exceeds 10dB across the full 1700–2200MHz and 1400–2000MHz bands respectively.
How is the LO select function implemented on the MAX9993ETP-TG069?
The MAX9993ETP-TG069 uses a CMOS-compatible digital input (LOSEL, pin 9) to control its internal SPDT LO switch: a logic low selects LO1 (pin 11), and a logic high selects LO2 (pin 15). Switching settles within <50ns, and LO1-to-LO2 isolation is typically 40dB. No external level-shifting or pull-up/pull-down resistors are required-the input accepts standard 3.3V or 5V logic levels directly.
What are the recommended bias resistors for LOBIAS and IFBIAS on the MAX9993ETP-TG069?
The MAX9993ETP-TG069 requires a 383Ω ±1% resistor from LOBIAS (pin 7) to GND and a 523Ω ±1% resistor from IFBIAS (pin 20) to GND to achieve guaranteed IIP3, gain, and noise figure performance. If ±1% values are unavailable, ±5% substitutes (390Ω and 520Ω) may be used, though minor degradation in linearity or NF may occur under extreme conditions.
Can the MAX9993ETP-TG069 be used with high-side LO injection?
Yes, the MAX9993ETP-TG069 supports high-side LO injection with LO frequencies up to 2400MHz, although guaranteed specifications apply only from 1400MHz to 2000MHz. Performance degrades gradually beyond 2000MHz-conversion gain drops ~0.5dB and IIP3 decreases ~1dB between 2000MHz and 2400MHz. For production designs targeting high-side injection above 2000MHz, characterization at the target frequency is recommended.
MAX9993ETP-TG069 Specifications
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MAX9993ETP-TG069 FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of MAX9993ETP-TG069?
All MAX9993ETP-TG069 units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MAX9993ETP-TG069, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MAX9993ETP-TG069 part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for MAX9993ETP-TG069:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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