LT5579 - 1.5GHz to 3.8GHz High Linearity Upconverting Mixer

The LT5579 mixer is a high performance upconverting mixer optimized for frequencies in the 1.5GHz to 3.8GHz range. The single-ended LO input and RF output ports simplify board layout and reduce system cost. The mixer needs only –1dBm of LO power and the balanced design results in low LO signal leakage to the RF output. At 2.6GHz operation, the LT5579 provides high conversion gain of 1.3dB, high OIP3 of +26dBm and a low noise floor of –157.5dBm/Hz at a –5dBm RF output signal level.

The LT5579 offers a high performance alternative to passive mixers. Unlike passive mixers, which have conversion loss and require high LO drive levels, the LT5579 delivers conversion gain at significantly lower LO input levels and is less sensitive to LO power level variations. The lower LO drive level requirements, combined with the excellent LO leakage performance, translate into lower LO signal contamination of the output signal.

Features
  • High Output IP3: +27.3dBm at 2.14GHz
  • Low Noise Floor: –158dBm/Hz (POUT = –5dBm)
  • High Conversion Gain: 2.6dB at 2.14GHz
  • Wide Frequency Range: 1.5GHz to 3.8GHz*
  • Low LO Leakage
  • Single-Ended RF and LO
  • Low LO Drive Level: –1dBm
  • Single 3.3V Supply
  • 5mm × 5mm QFN24 Package
Typical Application
LT5579 Typical Application
LT5579 Typical Application
Applications
  • GSM/EDGE, W-CDMA, UMTS, LTE and TD-SCDMA Basestations
  • 2.6GHz and 3.5GHz WiMAX Basestations
  • 2.4GHz ISM Band Transmitters
  • High Performance Transmitters
Packaging
LT5579 Package Drawing
Order Information
Part NumberPackageTempPrice(1-99)Price (1k)*
LT5579IUH#PBF5x5 QFN-24I$9.24$5.50
LT5579IUH#TRPBF5x5 QFN-24I$5.55
Demo Boards
Part NumberDescriptionPrice
DC1233A-ALT5579IUH | 456MHz IF, 3.5GHz RF Upconverting Mixer Demo Board$125.00
DC1233A-BLT5579IUH | 456MHz IF, 2.6GHz RF Upconverting Mixer Demo Board$125.00
DC1233A-CLT5579IUH | 240MHz IF, 2.14GHz RF Upconverting Mixer Demo Board$125.00
DC1233A-DLT5579IUH | 240MHz IF, 1.95GHz RF Upconverting Mixer Demo Board$125.00
DC2191A-ALTC2000 + LT5579 Combo Board | 16-Bit 2.5Gsps DAC with Upconverting Mixer$495.00
Datasheet
Design Note
LT Journal
Press Release
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