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V 2.0
Functional Block Diagram
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
MD59-0039
MLF-5.0 mm Plastic Package
Forward Tape and Reel
1
Reverse Tape and Reel
1
MD59-0039TR
MD59-0039RTR
1. If specific reel size is required, consult factory for part number
assignment.
Features
Highly integrated upconverter and driver amplifier
High linear output power, +5 dBm
Variable gain control
Low LO drive level, -5 dBm
Single 3.0 V supply
Miniature 5 mm MLF plastic package
Description
M/A-COM’s MD59-0039 upconverter IC for cellular CDMA
applications integrates a mixer, RF amplifier, IF amplifier, and
LO buffer in a 5 millimeter (mm) square plastic micro lead-
frame package with exposd back side for improved high
frequency grounding.
M/A-COM designed the MD59-0039 to operate with balanced
IF inputs and a single-ended RF output with a frequency in the
800 to 900 MHz frequency band. The maximum conversion
gain is 24 dB, with a minimum 15 dB of gain range. The
MD59-0039 can produce 5 dBm of linear output power, with an
associated ACPR of - 56 dBc (IS-98). An internal LO buffer
amplifier allows the device to accommodate low LO drive levels
in the range of - 10 dBm to - 5 dBm.
M/A-COM fabricates the MD59-0039 using a 0.5 micron low
noise GaAs MESFET process. The process features full
passivation for increased performance and reliability.
MD59-0039
Cellular CDMA Upconverter / Driver
820 - 850 MHz
L
G
LOA VDD
IF IN+
IF IN-
IF+ VDD
IF- VDD
RFA VDD
RFA SRC
RFA IN
VVA CNTL
DRV SRC1
1
20
L
G
M
D
D
D
G
D
1
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Cascaded Performance
RF Frequency
MHz
820
850
Conversion Gain
Frequency = 836 MHz, P
IN
= -15 dBm
dB
24
Linear Ouput Power @
ACPR of –56 dBc (IS-98)
dBm
+5.0
Gain Range
dB
15
Port Matches (all ports)
dB
10
LO-to-RF Isolation
dB
40
LO-to-IF Isolation
dB
30
RF-to-IF Isolation
dB
20
I
DD
mA
80
Electrical Specifications T
A
= +25° C, V
DD
= 3.0 Volts