General Description
The MAX9996 high-linearity downconversion mixer provides 8.3dB gain, +26.5dBm IIP3, and 9.7dB NF for 1700MHz to 2200MHz UMTS/WCDMA, DCS, and PCS base-station receiver applications. With a 1900MHz to 2400MHz LO frequency range, this particular mixer is ideal for high-side LO injection receiver architectures. Low-side LO injection is supported by the MAX9994, which is pin-for-pin and functionally compatible with the MAX9996.

Features
♦ 1700MHz to 2200MHz RF Frequency Range
♦ 1900MHz to 2400MHz LO Frequency Range (MAX9996)
♦ 1400MHz to 2000MHz LO Frequency Range (MAX9994)
♦ 40MHz to 350MHz IF Frequency Range
♦ 8.3dB Conversion Gain
♦ +26.5dBm Input IP3
♦ +12.6dBm Input 1dB Compression Point
♦ 9.7dB Noise Figure
♦ 72dBc 2LO-2RF Spurious Rejection at PRF = -10dBm
♦ Integrated LO Buffer
♦ Integrated RF and LO Baluns for Single-Ended Inputs
♦ Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive
♦ Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 43dB LO1 to LO2 Isolation and 50ns Switching Time
♦ Pin Compatible with MAX9984/MAX9986 815MHz to 995MHz Mixers
♦ Functionally Compatible with MAX9993
♦ External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option for Operating Mixer in Reduced Power/Reduced Performance Mode
♦ Lead-Free Package Available

Applications
    UMTS/WCDMA Base Stations
    DCS1800/PCS1900 EDGE Base Stations
    cdmaOne™ and cdma2000® Base Stations
    PHS/PAS Base Stations
    Predistortion Receivers
    Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
    Wireless Local Loop
    Private Mobile Radios
    Military Systems
    Microwave Links
    Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems