19-0564; Rev 1; 5/12 KIT ATION EVALU E L B AVAILA High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod Features The MAX2023 low-noise, high-linearity, direct upconversion/downconversion quadrature modulator/demodulator is designed for single and multicarrier 1500MHz to 2500MHz DCS 1800/PCS 1900 EDGE, cdma2000 ® , WCDMA/LTE/TD-LTE, and PHS/PAS base-station applications. Direct conversion architectures are advantageous since they significantly reduce transmitter or receiver cost, part count, and power consumption as compared to traditional IF-based double-conversion systems. ♦ 1500MHz to 2500MHz RF Frequency Range ♦ Scalable Power: External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/Reduced-Performance Mode ♦ 36-Pin, 6mm x 6mm TQFN Provides High Isolation in a Small Package Modulator Operation: ♦ Meets GSM Spurious Emission of -75dBc at 600kHz Offset at POUT = +6dBm ♦ +23.5dBm Typical OIP3 ♦ +61dBm Typical OIP2 ♦ +16dBm Typical OP1dB ♦ -54dBm Typical LO Leakage ♦ 48dBc Typical Sideband Suppression ♦ -165dBc/Hz Output Noise Density ♦ Broadband Baseband Input of 450MHz Allows a Direct Launch DAC Interface, Eliminating the Need for Costly I/Q Buffer Amplifiers ♦ DC-Coupled Input Allows Ability for Offset Voltage Control Demodulator Operation: ♦ +38dBm Typical IIP3 ♦ +59dBm Typical IIP2 ♦ +30dBm Typical IP1dB ♦ 9.5dB Typical Conversion Loss ♦ 9.6dB Typical NF ♦ 0.025dB Typical I/Q Gain Imbalance ♦ 0.56° I/Q Typical Phase Imbalance In addition to offering excellent linearity and noise performance, the MAX2023 also yields a high level of component integration. This device includes two matched passive mixers for modulating or demodulating in-phase and quadrature signals, two LO mixer amplifier drivers, and an LO quadrature splitter. On-chip baluns are also integrated to allow for single-ended RF and LO connections. As an added feature, the baseband inputs have been matched to allow for direct interfacing to the transmit DAC, thereby eliminating the need for costly I/Q buffer amplifiers. The MAX2023 operates from a single +5V supply. It is available in a compact 36-pin TQFN package (6mm x 6mm) with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range. Applications Single-Carrier DCS 1800/PCS 1900 EDGE Base Stations Single and Multicarrier WCDMA/LTE/TD-LTE Base Stations Single and Multicarrier cdmaOne™ and cdma2000 Base Stations Ordering Information Predistortion Transmitters and Receivers PHS/PAS Base Stations Fixed Broadband Wireless Access PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE MAX2023ETX+ -40°C to +85°C 36 TQFN-EP* (6mm x 6mm) MAX2023ETX+T -40°C to +85°C 36 TQFN-EP* (6mm x 6mm) Military Systems Microwave Links Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems Video-on-Demand (VOD) and DOCSIS Compliant Edge QAM Modulation +Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. *EP = Exposed pad. T = Tape and reel. Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS) cdma2000 is a registered certification mark and registered service mark of the Telecommunications Industry Association. cdmaOne is a trademark of CDMA Development Group. For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com. 1 MAX2023 General Description MAX2023 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS VCC_ to GND ........................................................-0.3V to +5.5V BBI+, BBI-, BBQ+, BBQ- to GND..................-4V to (VCC + 0.3V) LO, RF to GND Maximum Current ......................................30mA RF Input Power ...............................................................+30dBm Baseband Differential I/Q Input Power ..........................+20dBm LO Input Power...............................................................+10dBm RBIASLO1 Maximum Current .............................................10mA RBIASLO2 Maximum Current .............................................10mA Note 1: Note 2: RBIASLO3 Maximum Current .............................................10mA Continuous Power Dissipation (Note 1) ...............................7.6W Operating Case Temperature Range (Note 2) ....-40°C to +85°C Maximum Junction Temperature .....................................+150°C Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C Based on junction temperature TJ = TC + (θJC x VCC x ICC). This formula can be used when the temperature of the exposed pad is known while the device is soldered down to a PCB. See the Applications Information section for details. The junction temperature must not exceed +150°C. TC is the temperature on the exposed pad of the package. TA is the ambient temperature of the device and PCB. Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS TQFN Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θJA) (Notes 3, 4) .......................+34°C/W Note 3: Note 4: Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (θJC) (Notes 1, 4) ......................+8.5°C/W Junction temperature TJ = TA + (θJA x VCC x ICC). This formula can be used when the ambient temperature of the PCB is known. The junction temperature must not exceed +150°C. Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a fourlayer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial. DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, GND = 0V, I/Q inputs terminated into 50Ω to GND, LO input terminated into 50Ω, RF output terminated into 50Ω, 0V common-mode input, R1 = 432Ω, R2 = 562Ω, R3 = 301Ω, TC = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = 5V, TC = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER CONDITIONS Supply Voltage Supply Current (Note 5) MIN TYP MAX UNITS 4.75 5.00 5.25 V 255 295 345 mA MIN TYP RECOMMENDED AC OPERATING CONDITIONS MAX UNITS RF Frequency (Note 6) PARAMETER fRF 1500 2500 MHz LO Frequency (Note 6) fLO 1500 2500 MHz IF Frequency (Note 6) LO Power Range 2 SYMBOL CONDITIONS f IF PLO -3 1000 MHz +3 dBm High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit, when operated as a modulator, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, GND = 0V, I/Q differential inputs driven from a 100Ω DC-coupled source, 0V common-mode input, 50Ω LO and RF system impedance, R1 = 432Ω, R2 = 562Ω, R3 = 301Ω, TC = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = 5V, VBBI = VBBQ = 2.66VP-P differential, fIQ = 1MHz, fLO = 1850MHz, PLO = 0dBm, TC = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS BASEBAND INPUT Baseband Input Differential Impedance f I/Q = 1MHz BB Common-Mode Input Voltage Range VBBI = VBBQ = 1VP-P differential Baseband 0.5dB Bandwidth 55 ±3.5 V 450 MHz 15 dB LO INPUT LO Input Return Loss RF OUTPUT Output IP3 POUT = 0dBm, fBB1 = 1.8MHz, fBB2 = 1.9MHz fLO = 1750MHz 24.2 fLO = 1850MHz 23.5 fLO = 1950MHz 22 dBm Output IP2 POUT = 0dBm, fBB1 = 1.8MHz, fBB2 = 1.9MHz, fLO = 1850MHz Output P1dB CW tone Output Power (Note 7) 5.6 dBm Output Power Variation Over Temperature POUT = +5.6dBm, fI/Q = 100kHz, TC = -40°C to +85°C 0.25 dB Output-Power Flatness fLO = 1850MHz, PRF flatness for fLO swept over ±50MHz range 0.2 dB RF Return Loss fLO = 1850MHz 17 dB Single Sideband Rejection No external calibration Spurious Emissions POUT = +6dBm, fLO = 1850MHz, EDGE input 61 fLO = 1750MHz 15.9 fLO = 1850MHz 14.3 fLO = 1950MHz 12.5 fLO = 1750MHz dBm dBm 51 fLO = 1850MHz 48 fLO = 1950MHz 48 200kHz offset -37.2 400kHz offset -71.4 600kHz offset -84.7 1.2MHz offset -85 RMS 0.67 Peak 1.5 dBc dBc/ 30kHz Error Vector Magnitude EDGE input Output Noise Density (Note 8) -174 dBm/Hz Output Noise Floor POUT = 0dBm (Note 9) -165 dBm/Hz LO Leakage Unnulled, baseband inputs terminated in 50 fLO = 1750MHz -59 fLO = 1850MHz -54 fLO = 1950MHz -48 % dBm 3 MAX2023 AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Modulator) MAX2023 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Demodulator, LO = 1850MHz) (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit when operated as a demodulator, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, GND = 0V, VDC for BBI+, BBI-, BBQ+, BBQ- = 0V, 50Ω LO and RF system impedance, R1 = 432Ω, R2 = 562Ω, R3 = 301Ω, TC = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = 5V, PRF = 0dBm, fBB = 1MHz, PLO = 0dBm, fLO = 1850MHz, TC = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS RF INPUT Conversion Loss fBB = 25MHz Noise Figure 9.5 dB 9.6 dB 20.3 dB Noise Figure Underblocking Conditions fBLOCKER = 1950MHz, PBLOCKER = +11dBm, fRF = 1850MHz (Note 10) Input Third-Order Intercept Point fRF1 = 1875MHz, fRF2 = 1876MHz, fLO = 1850MHz, PRF = PLO = 0dBm, fIM3 = 24MHz 38 dBm Input Second-Order Intercept Point fRF1 = 1875MHz, fRF2 = 1876MHz, fLO = 1850MHz, PRF = PLO = 0dBm, fIM2 = 51MHz 59 dBm Input 1dB Compression Point fBB = 25MHz 29.7 dBm I/Q Gain Mismatch fBB = 1MHz 0.025 dB I/Q Phase Mismatch fBB = 1MHz 0.56 Degrees AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Demodulator, LO = 2350MHz) (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit when operated as a demodulator. I/Q outputs are recombined using network shown in Figure 5. Losses of combining network not included in measurements. RF and LO ports are driven from 50Ω sources. Typical values are for TC = +25°C, VCC = 5V, I/Q DC returns = 160Ω resistors to GND, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 2140MHz, fLO = 2350MHz, fIF = 210MHz, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER Conversion Loss Noise Figure Input Third-Order Intercept Point Input Second-Order Intercept Point SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS LC 10.9 dB NF SSB 11 dB IIP3 fRF1 = 2135MHz, fRF2 = 2140MHz, PRF1 = PRF2 = 0dBm, f IF1 = 215MHz, f IF2 = 210MHz 31.5 dBm IIP2 fRF1 = 2135MHz, fRF2 = 2140MHz, PRF1 = PRF2 = 0dBm, f IF1 = 215MHz, f IF2 = 210MHz, f IM2nd = 425MHz 65 dBm LO Leakage at RF Port -50 dBm LO Leakage at I/Q Ports -38 dBm Gain Compression PRF = 21dBm I/Q Gain Mismatch I/Q Phase Mismatch RF Port Return Loss 4 C9 = 2pF 0.17 dB 0.025 dB 0.6 Degrees 13 dB High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit when operated as a demodulator. I/Q outputs are recombined using network shown in Figure 5. Losses of combining network not included in measurements. RF and LO ports are driven from 50Ω sources. Typical values are for TC = +25°C, VCC = 5V, I/Q DC returns = 160Ω resistors to GND, PRF = 0dBm, PLO = 0dBm, fRF = 2140MHz, fLO = 2350MHz, fIF = 210MHz, unless otherwise noted.) PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS RF Port Impedance (R+jX) (At RF Pin) RF = 2140MHz, C9 = short LO Port Return Loss C3 = 3pF LO Port Impedance (R+jX) (At LO Pin) LO = 2350MHz, C3 = short TYP 74.7 Imag +j46.3 Real 38.0 Imag +j20.7 Real 53.2 Imag -j2.8 23 IF Port Differential Return Loss IF Port Differential Impedance (At IF Pins) (R+jX) MIN Real 27 IF = 210MHz, LO = 2350MHz MAX UNITS dB dB Minimum Demodulation 3dB Bandwidth > 1000 MHz Minimum 1dB Gain Flatness > 800 MHz Guaranteed by production test. Recommended functional range. Not production tested. Operation outside this range is possible, but with degraded performance of some parameters. Note 7: VI/Q = 2.66VP-P differential CW input. Note 8: No baseband drive input. Measured with the baseband inputs terminated in 50Ω. At low output power levels, the output noise density is equal to the thermal noise floor. See Output Noise Density vs. Output Power plots in Typical Operating Characteristics. Note 9: The output noise vs. POUT curve has the slope of LO noise (Ln dBc/Hz) due to reciprocal mixing. Measured at 10MHz offset from carrier. Note 10: The LO noise (L = 10(Ln/10)), determined from the modulator measurements can be used to deduce the noise figure under-blocking at operating temperature (TP in Kelvin), fBLOCK = 1 + (LCN - 1) TP / TO + LPBLOCK / (1000kTO), where TO = 290K, PBLOCK in mW, k is Boltzmann’s constant = 1.381 x 10(-23) J/K, and LCN = 10(LC/10), LC is the conversion loss. Noise figure underblocking in dB is NFBLOCK = 10 x log (fBLOCK). Refer to Application Note 3632. Note 5: Note 6: 5 MAX2023 AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Demodulator, LO = 2350MHz) (continued) Typical Operating Characteristics (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, GND = 0V, I/Q differential inputs driven from a 100Ω DC-coupled source (modulator), VBBI = VBBQ = 2.6VP-P differential (modulator), PRF = +6dBm (demodulator), I/Q differential output drives 50Ω differential load (demodulator), 0V common-mode input/output, PLO = 0dBm, 1500MHz ≤ fLO ≤ 2300MHz, 50Ω LO and RF system impedance, R1 = 432Ω, R2 = 562Ω, R3 = 301Ω, TC = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = 5V, fLO = 1850MHz, TC = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) VCC = 5V VCC = 5.25V 320 300 280 260 VCC = 4.75V 240 PLO = 0dBm 55 50 45 40 PLO = +3dBm 35 30 -15 10 35 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 1.5 85 1.6 MODULATOR SINGLE-SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION vs. LO FREQUENCY 65 TC = +85°C 60 50 45 TC = -40°C 40 35 TC = +25°C 30 28 22 20 TC = -40°C 18 TC = +85°C 16 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 VCC = 4.75V 35 30 VCC = 5.25V 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 30 f1 = 1.8MHz f2 = 1.9MHz 28 26 24 22 20 18 VCC = 4.75V, 5V, 5.25V 16 14 f1 = 1.8MHz f2 = 1.9MHz 12 10 10 1.5 40 2.3 24 12 20 45 MODULATOR OUTPUT IP3 vs. LO FREQUENCY TC = +25°C 26 14 25 2.2 30 OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) 55 50 MODULATOR OUTPUT IP3 vs. LO FREQUENCY MAX2023 toc04 70 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) -40 55 20 20 200 VCC = 5V 60 25 25 220 6 65 MAX2023 toc03 60 MAX2023 toc06 340 70 PLO = -3dBm MAX2023 toc05 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 360 70 65 SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc) 380 MODULATOR SINGLE-SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION vs. LO FREQUENCY SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc) MAX2023 toc01 400 MODULATOR SINGLE-SIDEBAND SUPPRESSION vs. LO FREQUENCY MAX2023 toc02 SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE (TC) SIDEBAND REJECTION (dBc) MAX2023 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod PLO = +3dBm PLO = -3dBm 18 80 16 24.5 24.0 23.5 10 65 60 TC = -40°C 2.2 2.3 -3.5 -2.5 -1.5 -0.5 0.5 1.5 2.5 I/Q COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V) MODULATOR OUTPUT IP2 vs. LO FREQUENCY 1.5 3.5 75 PLO = 0dBm 75 68 67 65 60 OUTPUT IP2 (dBm) OUTPUT IP2 (dBm) VCC = 5V 70 65 PLO = +3dBm 60 55 f1 = 1.8MHz f2 = 1.9MHz 50 f1 = 1.8MHz f2 = 1.9MHz 2.2 2.3 MODULATOR OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER 20 16 VCC = 4.75V, 5V, 5.25V 12 10 8 6 18 16 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 18 f1 = 1.8MHz f2 = 1.9MHz 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 -3.5 2.3 PLO = 0dBm 14 12 10 PLO = -3dBm 8 6 4 4 2 2 0 PLO = +3dBm 3.5 8 7 TC = -40°C 6 5 TC = +25°C 4 TC = +85°C 3 2 0 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 INPUT POWER (dBm) -2.5 -1.5 -0.5 0.5 1.5 2.5 I/Q COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V) MODULATOR OUTPUT POWER vs. LO FREQUENCY MODULATOR OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER MAX2023 toc13 20 63 60 1.5 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) MAX2023 toc14 1.6 64 61 50 1.5 65 62 VCC = 4.75V 55 2.3 66 PLO = -3dBm 70 2.2 MAX2023 toc12 80 MAX2023 toc10 VCC = 5.25V 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) MODULATOR OUTPUT IP2 vs. I/Q COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE MODULATOR OUTPUT IP2 vs. LO FREQUENCY 80 1.6 MAX2023 toc15 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) MAX2023 toc11 1.6 f1 = 1.8MHz f2 = 1.9MHz 50 22.0 1.5 OUTPUT IP2 (dBm) 70 55 22.5 12 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) TC = +25°C 23.0 14 14 TC = +85°C 75 25.0 22 20 25.5 OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) OUTPUT IP3 (dBm) 24 f1 = 1.8MHz f2 = 1.9MHz OUTPUT IP2 (dBm) PLO = 0dBm 26 26.0 MAX2023 toc08 f1 = 1.8MHz f2 = 1.9MHz MAX2023 toc07 30 28 MODULATOR OUTPUT IP2 vs. LO FREQUENCY MODULATOR OUTPUT IP3 vs. I/Q COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE MAX2023 toc09 MODULATOR OUTPUT IP3 vs. LO FREQUENCY 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 INPUT POWER (dBm) 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 7 MAX2023 Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, GND = 0V, I/Q differential inputs driven from a 100Ω DC-coupled source (modulator), VBBI = VBBQ = 2.6VP-P differential (modulator), PRF = +6dBm (demodulator), I/Q differential output drives 50Ω differential load (demodulator), 0V common-mode input/output, PLO = 0dBm, 1500MHz ≤ fLO ≤ 2300MHz, 50Ω LO and RF system impedance, R1 = 432Ω, R2 = 562Ω, R3 = 301Ω, TC = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = 5V, fLO = 1850MHz, TC = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, GND = 0V, I/Q differential inputs driven from a 100Ω DC-coupled source (modulator), VBBI = VBBQ = 2.6VP-P differential (modulator), PRF = +6dBm (demodulator), I/Q differential output drives 50Ω differential load (demodulator), 0V common-mode input/output, PLO = 0dBm, 1500MHz ≤ fLO ≤ 2300MHz, 50Ω LO and RF system impedance, R1 = 432Ω, R2 = 562Ω, R3 = 301Ω, TC = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = 5V, fLO = 1850MHz, TC = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) -9 -10 -11 -12 -60 -70 PRF = -7dBm -80 PRF = -1dBm, LO LEAKAGE NULLED AT TA = +25°C -50 TC = -40°C -60 -70 -80 -90 PRF = -1dBm TC = +25°C -100 -100 20 30 40 50 60 BASEBAND FREQUENCY (MHz) 70 1.80 MODULATOR LO LEAKAGE vs. LO FREQUENCY -70 -80 PLO = +3dBm -90 -160 -165 TC = +85°C -170 -175 PLO = 0dBm -100 -180 1.80 1.82 1.84 1.86 1.88 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.90 TC = -40°C -23 -18 DEMODULATOR CONVERSION LOSS vs. LO FREQUENCY 11.5 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 10.0 9.5 35 33 PLO = -3dBm 2.2 -23 -18 2.3 -13 -8 -3 2 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 7 12 45 43 TC = +25°C 41 TC = +85°C 37 35 33 31 TC = -40°C 29 f1 = fLO + 25MHz f2 = fLO + 26MHz f1 = fLO + 25MHz f2 = fLO + 26MHz 27 25 25 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) -175 39 37 27 8.0 1.6 PLO = +3dBm -170 DEMODULATOR INPUT IP3 vs. LO FREQUENCY PLO = +3dBm 29 TC = -40°C 1.5 -165 12 31 TC = +25°C 8.5 7 PLO = 0dBm 39 10.5 9.0 PLO = 0dBm -160 -180 -13 -8 -3 2 OUTPUT POWER (dBm) 43 41 1.90 TC = +25°C 45 TC = +85°C 11.0 PLO = -3dBm -155 DEMODULATOR INPUT IP3 vs. LO FREQUENCY MAX2023 toc22 12.0 1.84 1.86 1.88 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) -150 OUTPUT NOISE DENSITY (dBm/Hz) -60 -155 1.82 MODULATOR OUTPUT NOISE DENSITY vs. OUTPUT POWER INPUT IP3 (dBm) -50 1.80 1.90 -150 OUTPUT NOISE DENSITY (dBm/Hz) PRF = -1dBm, LO LEAKAGE NULLED AT PLO = 0dBm PLO = -3dBm 1.84 1.86 1.88 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) MODULATOR OUTPUT NOISE DENSITY vs. OUTPUT POWER MAX2023 toc19 -40 1.82 MAX2023 toc20 10 MAX2023 toc23 0 MAX2023 toc21 -15 -90 LO LEAKAGE NULLED AT PRF = -1dBm MAX2023 toc24 fLO - fBB -14 LO LEAKAGE (dBm) -40 TC = +85°C -13 8 PRF = +5dBm LO LEAKAGE (dBm) -8 -50 LO LEAKAGE (dBm) OUTPUT POWER (dBm) fLO + fBB PRF = -40dBm MAX2023 toc17 PI/Q-COMBINED = 0dBm -7 -40 MAX2023 toc16 -5 -6 MODULATOR LO LEAKAGE vs. LO FREQUENCY MODULATOR LO LEAKAGE vs. LO FREQUENCY MAX2023 toc18 MODULATOR OUTPUT POWER vs. BASEBAND FREQUENCY CONVERSION LOSS (dB) MAX2023 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod DEMODULATOR I/Q PHASE IMBALANCE vs. LO FREQUENCY TC = +85°C 65 60 TC = -40°C PLO = +3dBm 3 PLO = 0dBm 2 PLO = -3dBm 1 f1 = fLO + 25MHz f2 = fLO + 26MHz 55 4 PLO = -6dBm 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 1.5 2.3 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 PLO = -3dBm PLO = -6dBm 22 PLO = -3dBm 0.02 PLO = 0dBm 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 15 RETURN LOSS (dB) PLO = +3dBm PLO = 0dBm 20 PLO = -6dBm 0.03 2.2 2.3 24 26 MAX2023 toc29 14 18 0.04 RF PORT RETURN LOSS 12 16 PLO = +3dBm 0.05 0 2.3 LO PORT RETURN LOSS 10 MAX2023 toc28 1.6 RETURN LOSS (dB) 1.5 0.06 0.01 0 50 MAX2023 toc27 5 70 0.07 MAX2023 toc26 75 I/Q PHASE IMBALANCE (deg) TC = +25°C INPUT IP2 (dBm) 6 MAX2023 toc25 80 DEMODULATOR I/Q AMPLITUDE IMBALANCE vs. LO FREQUENCY I/Q AMPLITUDE IMBALANCE (dB) DEMODULATOR INPUT IP2 vs. LO FREQUENCY 20 25 PLO = -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm 30 35 28 40 30 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 LO FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 RF FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.2 2.3 9 MAX2023 Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, GND = 0V, I/Q differential inputs driven from a 100Ω DC-coupled source (modulator), VBBI = VBBQ = 2.6VP-P differential (modulator), PRF = +6dBm (demodulator), I/Q differential output drives 50Ω differential load (demodulator), 0V common-mode input/output, PLO = 0dBm, 1500MHz ≤ fLO ≤ 2300MHz, 50Ω LO and RF system impedance, R1 = 432Ω, R2 = 562Ω, R3 = 301Ω, TC = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = 5V, fLO = 1850MHz, TC = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) MAX2023 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod Pin Description PIN NAME 1, 5, 9–12, 14, 16–19, 22, 24, 27–30, 32, 34, 35, 36 2 3 4 6 7 8 13 15 20 21 23 25 26 31 33 EP GND FUNCTION Ground RBIASLO3 3rd LO Amplifier Bias. Connect a 301 resistor to ground. LO Input Buffer Amplifier Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with 22pF and 0.1μF VCCLOA capacitors as close as possible to the pin. LO Local Oscillator Input. 50 input impedance. Requires a DC-blocking capacitor. RBIASLO1 1st LO Input Buffer Amplifier Bias. Connect a 432 resistor to ground. N.C. No Connection. Leave unconnected. RBIASLO2 2nd LO Amplifier Bias. Connect a 562 resistor to ground. I-Channel 1st LO Amplifier Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with 22pF and 0.1μF VCCLOI1 capacitors as close as possible to the pin. I-Channel 2nd LO Amplifier Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with 22pF and 0.1μF VCCLOI2 capacitors as close as possible to the pin. BBI+ Baseband In-Phase Noninverting Port BBIBaseband In-Phase Inverting Port RF RF Port. This port is matched to 50. Requires a DC-blocking capacitor. BBQBaseband Quadrature Inverting Port BBQ+ Baseband Quadrature Noninverting Port Q-Channel 2nd LO Amplifier Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with 22pF and 0.1μF VCCLOQ2 capacitors as close as possible to the pin. Q-Channel 1st LO Amplifier Supply Voltage. Bypass to GND with 22pF and 0.1μF VCCLOQ1 capacitors as close as possible to the pin. Exposed Ground Pad. The exposed pad MUST be soldered to the ground plane using GND multiple vias. Detailed Description The MAX2023 is designed for upconverting differential in-phase (I) and quadrature (Q) inputs from baseband to a 1500MHz to 2500MHz RF frequency range. The device can also be used as a demodulator, downconverting an RF input signal directly to baseband. Applications include single and multicarrier 1500MHz to 2500MHz DCS/PCS EDGE, WCDMA/LTE/TD-LTE, cdma2000, and PHS/PAS base stations. Direct conversion architectures are advantageous since they significantly reduce transmitter or receiver cost, part count, and power consumption as compared to traditional IF-based double-conversion systems. The MAX2023 integrates internal baluns, an LO buffer, a phase splitter, two LO driver amplifiers, two matched double-balanced passive mixers, and a wideband quadrature combiner. The MAX2023’s high-linearity mixers, in conjunction with the part’s precise in-phase and quadrature channel matching, enable the device to possess excellent dynamic range, ACLR, 1dB compression point, and LO and sideband suppression characteristics. These features make the MAX2023 ideal for single-carrier GSM and multicarrier WCDMA/LTE/TD-LTE operation. 10 LO Input Balun, LO Buffer, and Phase Splitter The MAX2023 requires a single-ended LO input, with a nominal power of 0dBm. An internal low-loss balun at the LO input converts the single-ended LO signal to a differential signal at the LO buffer input. In addition, the internal balun matches the buffer’s input impedance to 50Ω over the entire band of operation. The output of the LO buffer goes through a phase splitter, which generates a second LO signal that is shifted by 90° with respect to the original. The 0° and 90° LO signals drive the I and Q mixers, respectively. LO Driver Following the phase splitter, the 0° and 90° LO signals are each amplified by a two-stage amplifier to drive the I and Q mixers. The amplifier boosts the level of the LO signals to compensate for any changes in LO drive levels. The two-stage LO amplifier allows a wide input power range for the LO drive. The MAX2023 can tolerate LO level swings from -3dBm to +3dBm. High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod The I and Q signals directly modulate the 0° and 90° LO signals and are upconverted to the RF frequency. The outputs of the I and Q mixers are combined through a balun to produce a singled-ended RF output. Applications Information LO Input Drive The LO input of the MAX2023 is internally matched to 50Ω, and requires a single-ended drive at a 1500MHz to 2500MHz frequency range. An integrated balun converts the singled-ended input signal to a differential signal at the LO buffer differential input. An external DC-blocking capacitor is the only external part required at this interface. The LO input power should be within the -3dBm to +3dBm range. An LO input power of 0dBm is recommended for best overall peformance. WCDMA/LTE/TD-LTE Transmitter Applications The MAX2023 is designed to interface directly with Maxim high-speed DACs. This generates an ideal total transmitter lineup, with minimal ancillary circuit elements required for widespread applications. Such DACs include the MAX5875 series of dual DACs, and the MAX5895 dual interpolating DAC. These DACs have ground-referenced differential current outputs. Typical termination of each DAC output into a 50Ω load resistor to ground, and a 10mA nominal DC output current results in a 0.5V common-mode DC level into the modulator I/Q inputs. The nominal signal level provided by the DACs will be in the -12dBm range for a single CDMA or WCDMA carrier, reducing to -18dBm per carrier for a four-carrier application. The I/Q input bandwidth is greater than 450MHz at -0.5dB response. The direct connection of the DAC to the MAX2023 ensures the maximum signal fidelity, with no performance-limiting baseband amplifiers required. The DAC output can be passed through a lowpass filter to remove the image frequencies from the DAC’s output response. The MAX5895 dual interpolating DAC can be operated at interpolation rates up to x8. This has the benefit of moving the DAC image frequencies to a very high, remote frequency, easing the design of the baseband filters. The DAC’s output noise floor and interpolation filter Modulator Baseband I/Q Input Drive Drive the MAX2023 I and Q baseband inputs differentially for best performance. The baseband inputs have a 50Ω differential input impedance. The optimum source impedance for the I and Q inputs is 100Ω differential. This source impedance achieves the optimal signal transfer to the I and Q inputs, and the optimum output RF impedance match. The MAX2023 can accept input power levels of up to +20dBm on the I and Q inputs. Operation with complex waveforms, such as CDMA carriers or GSM signals, utilize input power levels that are far lower. This lower power operation is made necessary by the high peak-to-average ratios of these complex waveforms. The peak signals must be kept below the compression level of the MAX2023. The four baseband ports need some form of DC return to establish a common mode that the on-chip circuitry drives. This can be achieved by directly DC-coupling to the baseband ports (staying within the ±3.5V commonmode range), through an inductor to ground, or through a low-value resistor to ground. MAX5895 DUAL 16-BIT INTERP DAC MAX2023 RF MODULATOR 50Ω BBI FREQ 50Ω I/Q GAIN AND OFFSET ADJUST LO 0° 90° ∑ RF 50Ω BBQ FREQ 50Ω Figure 1. MAX5895 DAC Interfaced with MAX2023 for cdma2000 and WCDMA Base Stations 11 MAX2023 I/Q Modulator The MAX2023 modulator is composed of a pair of matched double-balanced passive mixers and a balun. The I and Q differential baseband inputs accept signals from DC to 450MHz with differential amplitudes up to 4VP-P. The wide input bandwidths allow operation of the MAX2023 as either a direct RF modulator or as an image-reject mixer. The wide common-mode compliance range allows for direct interface with the baseband DACs. No active buffer circuitry is required between the baseband DACs and the MAX2023 for wideband applications. MAX2023 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod MAX5873 DUAL DAC MAX4395 QUAD AMP MAX2021/MAX2023 MAX2058/MAX2059 RF DIGITAL VGAs I 12 0° 90° 31dB ∑ 17dB 31dB RFOUT Q SPI LOGIC 12 MAX9491 VCO + SYNTH 45, 80, OR 95MHz LO LOOPBACK Rx OFF OUT (FEEDS BACK INTO Rx CHAIN FRONT-END) SPI CONTROL Figure 2. Complete Transmitter Lineup for GSM/EDGE DCS/PCS-Band Base Stations stopband attenuation are sufficiently good to ensure that the 3GPP noise floor requirement is met for large frequency offsets, 60MHz for example, with no filtering required on the RF output of the modulator. Figure 1 illustrates the ease and efficiency of interfacing the MAX2023 with a Maxim DAC, in this case the MAX5895 dual 16-bit interpolating-modulating DAC. The MAX5895 DAC has programmable gain and differential offset controls built in. These can be used to optimize the LO leakage and sideband suppression of the MAX2023 quadrature modulator. GSM Transmitter Applications The MAX2023 is an ideal modulator for a zero-IF (ZIF), single-carrier GSM transmitter. The device’s wide dynamic range enables a very efficient overall transmitter architecture. Figure 2 illustrates the exceptionally simple complete lineup for a high-performance GSM/EDGE transmitter. The single-carrier GSM transmit lineup generates baseband I and Q signals from a simple 12-bit dual DAC such as the MAX5873. The DAC clock rate can be a multiple of the GSM system clock rate of 13MHz. The ground-referenced outputs of the dual DAC are filtered by simple discrete element lowpass filters to attenuate both the DAC images and the noise floor. The I and Q baseband signals are then level shifted and amplified by a MAX4395 quad operational amplifier, configured as a differential input/output amplifier. This amplifier can deliver a baseband power level of greater than 12 +15dBm to the MAX2023, enabling very high RF output power levels. The MAX2023 will deliver up to +5dBm for GSM vectors with full conformance to the required system specifications with large margins. The exceptionally low phase noise of the MAX2023 allows the circuit to meet the GSM system level noise requirements with no additional RF filters required, greatly simplifying the overall lineup. The output of the MAX2023 drives a MAX2059 RF VGA, which can deliver up to +15dBm of GSM carrier power and includes a very flexible digitally controlled attenuator with over 56dB of adjustment range. This accommodates the full static and dynamic power-control requirements, with extra range for lineup gain compensation. RF Output The MAX2023 utilizes an internal passive mixer architecture that enables the device to possess an exceptionally low-output noise floor. With such architectures, the total output noise is typically a power summation of the theoretical thermal noise (kTB) and the noise contribution from the on-chip LO buffer circuitry. As demonstrated in the Typical Operating Characteristics, the MAX2023’s output noise approaches the thermal limit of -174dBm/Hz for lower output power levels. As the output power increases, the noise level tracks the noise contribution from the LO buffer circuitry, which is approximately -165dBc/Hz. High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod LO leakage at the RF port can be nulled to a level less than -80dBm by introducing DC offsets at the I and Q ports. However, this null at the RF port can be compromised by an improperly terminated I/Q IF interface. Care must be taken to match the I/Q ports to the driving DAC circuitry. Without matching, the LO’s second-order (2fLO) term may leak back into the modulator’s I/Q input port where it can mix with the internal LO signal to produce additional LO leakage at the RF output. This leakage effectively counteracts against the LO nulling. In addition, the LO signal reflected at the I/Q IF port produces a residual DC term that can disturb the nulling condition. C = 2.2pF 50Ω I As demonstrated in Figure 3, providing an RC termination on each of the I+, I-, Q+, Q- ports reduces the amount of LO leakage present at the RF port under varying temperature, LO frequency, and baseband termination conditions. See the Typical Operating Characteristics for details. Note that the resistor value is chosen to be 50Ω with a corner frequency 1 / (2πRC) selected to adequately filter the fLO and 2fLO leakage, yet not affecting the flatness of the baseband response at the highest baseband frequency. The common-mode fLO and 2fLO signals at I+/I- and Q+/Q- effectively see the RC networks and thus become terminated in 25Ω (R/2). The RC network provides a path for absorbing the 2fLO and fLO leakage, while the inductor provides high impedance at fLO and 2fLO to help the diplexing process. MAX2023 RF MODULATOR L = 11nH 50Ω C = 2.2pF LO 0° 90° ∑ RF 50Ω Q L = 11nH RF Demodulator 50Ω The MAX2023 can also be used as an RF demodulator (see Figure 4), downconverting an RF input signal directly to baseband. The single-ended RF input accepts signals from 1500MHz to 2500MHz with power levels up to +30dBm. The passive mixer architecture produces a conversion loss of typically 9.5dB. The C = 2.2pF Figure 3. Diplexer Network Recommended for DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 EDGE Transmitter Applications MAX2023 RF DIPLEXER/ DC RETURN 90 0 MATCHING ADC MATCHING ADC LO DIPLEXER/ DC RETURN Figure 4. MAX2023 Demodulator Configuration 13 MAX2023 External Diplexer The I/Q input power levels and the insertion loss of the device determine the RF output power level. The input power is a function of the delivered input I and Q voltages to the internal 50Ω termination. For simple sinusoidal baseband signals, a level of 89mVP-P differential on the I and the Q inputs results in a -17dBm input power level delivered to the I and Q internal 50Ω terminations. This results in an RF output power of -26.6dBm. MAX2023 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod downconverter is optimized for high linearity and excellent noise performance, typically with a +38dBm IIP3, an input P1dB of +29.7dBm, and a 9.6dB noise figure. A wide I/Q port bandwidth allows the port to be used as an image-reject mixer for downconversion to a quadrature IF frequency. The RF and LO inputs are internally matched to 50Ω. Thus, no matching components are required, and only DC-blocking capacitors are needed for interfacing. low-value resistor to ground. Figure 6 shows a typical network that would be used to connect to each baseband port for demodulator operation. This network provides a common-mode DC return, implements a high-frequency diplexer to terminate unwanted RF terms, and also provides an impedance transformation to a possible higher impedance baseband amplifier. The network Ca, Ra, La, and Cb form a highpass/lowpass network to terminate the high frequencies into a load while passing the desired lower IF frequencies. Elements La, Cb, Lb, Cc, Lc, and Cd provide a possible impedance transformer. Depending on the impedance being transformed and the desired bandwidth, a fewer number of elements could be used. It is suggested that La and Cb always be used since they are part of the high-frequency diplexer. If power matching is not a concern, then this would reduce the elements to just the diplexer. Demodulator Output Port Considerations Much like in the modulator case, the four baseband ports require some form of DC return to establish a common mode that the on-chip circuitry drives. This can be achieved by directly DC-coupling to the baseband ports (staying within the ±3.5V common-mode range), through an inductor to ground, or through a I+ 3dB PAD DC BLOCK 0° MINI-CIRCUITS ZFSCJ-2-1 I- 3dB PAD DC BLOCK 180° 3dB PADS LOOK LIKE 160I TO GROUND AND PROVIDES THE COMMON-MODE DC RETURN FOR THE ON-CHIP CIRCUITRY. Q+ 3dB PAD DC BLOCK 0° MINI-CIRCUITS ZFSCJ-2-1 Q- 3dB PAD MINI-CIRCUITS ZFSC-2-1W-S+ 0° COMBINER DC BLOCK 90° 180° Figure 5. Demodulator Combining Diagram Ld Ra Ca MAX2023 I/Q OUTPUTS Rb La Lb Cb Figure 6. Baseband Port Typical Filtering and DC Return Network 14 Ce Lc Cc Cd EXTERNAL STAGE High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod Typical values for Ca, Ra, La, and Cb would be 1.5pF, 50Ω, 11nH, and 4.7pF, respectively. These values can change depending on the LO, RF, and IF frequencies used. Resistor Rb is in the 50Ω to 200Ω range. The circuitry presented in Figure 6 does not allow for LO Leakage at RF port nulling. Depending on the LO at RF leakage requirement, a trim voltage might need to be introduced on the baseband ports to null the LO leakage. Power Scaling with Changes to the Bias Resistors Bias currents for the LO buffers are optimized by fine tuning resistors R1, R2, and R3. Maxim recommends using ±1%-tolerance resistors; however, standard ±5% values can be used if the ±1% components are not readily available. The resistor values shown in the Typical Application Circuit were chosen to provide peak performance for the entire 1500MHz to 2300MHz band. If desired, the current can be backed off from this nominal value by choosing different values for R1, R2, and R3. Contact the factory for additional details. Layout Considerations A properly designed PCB is an essential part of any RF/microwave circuit. Keep RF signal lines as short as possible to reduce losses, radiation, and inductance. For the best performance, route the ground pin traces directly to the exposed pad under the package. The PCB exposed pad MUST be connected to the ground plane of the PCB. It is suggested that multiple vias be used to connect this pad to the lower level ground planes. This method provides a good RF/thermal conduction path for the device. Solder the exposed pad on the bottom of the device package to the PCB. The MAX2023 evaluation kit can be used as a reference for board layout. Gerber files are available upon request at www.maxim-ic.com. Power-Supply Bypassing Proper voltage-supply bypassing is essential for highfrequency circuit stability. Bypass all VCC_ pins with 22pF and 0.1µF capacitors placed as close to the pins as possible, with the smallest capacitor placed closest to the device. To achieve optimum performance, use good voltagesupply layout techniques. The MAX2023 has several RF processing stages that use the various VCC_ pins, and while they have on-chip decoupling, offchip interaction between them may degrade gain, linearity, carrier suppression, and output power-control range. Excessive coupling between stages may degrade stability. Exposed Pad RF/Thermal Considerations The EP of the MAX2023’s 36-pin TQFN-EP package provides a low thermal-resistance path to the die. It is important that the PCB on which the IC is mounted be designed to conduct heat from this contact. In addition, the EP provides a low-inductance RF ground path for the device. The exposed pad (EP) MUST be soldered to a ground plane on the PCB either directly or through an array of plated via holes. An array of 9 vias, in a 3 x 3 array, is suggested. Soldering the pad to ground is critical for efficient heat transfer. Use a solid ground plane wherever possible. 15 MAX2023 Resistor Rb provides a DC return to set the commonmode voltage. In this case, due to the on-chip circuitry, the voltage would be approximately 0V DC. It can also be used to reduce the load impedance of the next stage. Inductor Ld can provide a bit of high-frequency gain peaking for wideband IF systems. Capacitor Ce is a DC block. High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod GND GND VCCLOQ1 GND VCCLOQ2 GND GND GND 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 1 5 RBIASLO1 6 N.C. 7 RBIASLO2 8 GND 9 0° Σ BIAS LO1 BIAS LO2 10 11 12 EP 13 14 15 16 17 18 GND GND 90° GND 4 GND LO VCCLOI2 3 GND VCCLOA VCCLOI1 2 GND RBIASLO3 MAX2023 BIAS LO3 GND GND GND + GND MAX2023 Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram 27 GND 26 BBQ+ 25 BBQ- 24 GND 23 RF 22 GND 21 BBI- 20 BBI+ 19 GND TQFN (6mm x 6mm) Chip Information PROCESS: SiGe BiCMOS 16 Package Information For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status. PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE OUTLINE NO. LAND PATTERN NO. TQFN T3666+2 21-0141 90-0049 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod + VCC C1 22pF C3 8pF LO VCCLOA LO GND RBIASLO1 R1 432Ω N.C. RBIASLO2 R2 562Ω GND 35 33 VCCLOQ2 GND 34 GND 32 GND GND 30 31 1 GND 28 29 27 MAX2023 BIAS LO3 2 26 3 25 90° 4 24 0° 5 Σ BIAS LO1 6 22 7 21 BIAS LO2 8 20 EP 9 19 10 GND VCC GND BBQ+ BBQ- Q+ QC9 2pF GND RF 23 RF C5 0.1μF 11 GND 12 GND 13 14 GND 15 VCCLOI2 RBIASLO3 36 VCCLOI1 GND C2 0.1μF GND GND R3 301Ω C11 0.1μF VCC C10 22pF C13 22pF VCCLOQ1 VCC C12 0.1μF C6 22pF 16 GND I- BBI- I+ BBI+ GND 18 17 GND LS GND GND C7 22pF C8 0.1μF VCC Table 1. Typical Application Circuit Component Values DESIGNATION QTY C1, C6, C7, C10, C13 5 22pF ±5%, 50V C0G ceramic capacitors (0402) Murata C2, C5, C8, C11, C12 5 0.1μF ±10%, 16V X7R ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata C3 1 DESCRIPTION 8pF ±0.25pF, 50V C0G ceramic capacitor (0402) LO = 1850MHz COMPONENT SUPPLIER Murata 3pF ±0.1pF, 50V C0G ceramic capacitor (0402) LO = 2350MHz C9 1 2pF ±0.1pF, 50V C0G ceramic capacitor (0402) This value could change for higher RF bands LS 0 L S used for tuning the RF match at higher frequency (0402). Not used for standard kit RF band R1 1 432 ±1% resistor Panasonic Corp. R2 1 562 ±1% resistor Panasonic Corp. R3 1 301 ±1% resistor Panasonic Corp. U1 1 MAX2023ETX+ 36-pin TQFN-EP (6mm x 6mm) Maxim Murata 17 MAX2023 Typical Application Circuit MAX2023 High-Dynamic-Range, Direct Up-/Downconversion 1500MHz to 2500MHz Quadrature Mod/Demod Revision History REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE 0 7/06 Initial release 5/12 Updated General Description section and Applications section to reflect to FR frequency range. Updated Ordering Information, DC Electrical Characteristics global information, AC Electrical Characteristics Table, Typical Operating Characteristics globals, Detailed Description section, WCDMA Transmitter Applications section, Figures 1 and 3, RF Demodulator section, Pin Configuration section, and Table 1 1 DESCRIPTION PAGES CHANGED — 1–3, 8, 9, 11, 13 Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and max limits) shown in the Electrical. Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance. 18 ____________________Maxim Integrated Products, 160 Rio Robles, San Jose, CA 95134 USA 1-408-601-1000 © 2012 Maxim Integrated Products Maxim is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.