Datasheet
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MAX2042A
SiGe High-Linearity, 1600MHz to 3900MHz
Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer with LO Buffer
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(Typical Application Circuit with tuning elements outlined in Table 2, V
CC
= +5.0V, f
RF
= f
LO
- f
IF
, f
IF
= 300MHz, P
IF
= 0dBm,
P
LO
= 0dBm, T
C
= +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
LO + 2IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc214
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO + 2IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
55
65
75
85
45
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
T
C
= -40°C
T
C
= +85°C
T
C
= +25°C
LO + 2IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc215
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO + 2IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
55
65
75
85
45
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
P
LO
= -6dBm
P
LO
= -3dBm
P
LO
= +3dBm
P
LO
= 0dBm
LO + 2IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc216
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO + 2IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
55
65
75
85
45
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
V
CC
= 5.0V
V
CC
= 5.25V
V
CC
= 4.75V
LO - 3IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc217
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO - 3IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
70
80
90
100
60
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
T
C
= -40°C, +25°C, +85°C
LO - 3IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc218
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO - 3IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
70
80
90
100
60
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
P
LO
= -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm
LO - 3IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc219
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO - 3IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
70
80
90
100
60
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
V
CC
= 4.75V, 5.0V, 5.25V
LO + 3IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc220
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO + 3IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
70
80
90
100
60
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
T
C
= -40°C
T
C
= +85°C
T
C
= +25°C
LO + 3IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc221
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO + 3IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
70
80
90
100
60
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
P
LO
= -6dBm, -3dBm, 0dBm, +3dBm
LO + 3IF RESPONSE vs. RF FREQUENCY
MAX2042A toc222
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO + 3IF RESPONSE (dBc)
26002300
70
80
90
100
60
2000 2900
P
IF
= 0dBm
V
CC
= 5.25V
V
CC
= 5.0V
V
CC
= 4.75V










