LT5557 - 400MHz to 3.8GHz 3.3V High Linearity Downconverting RF Mixer

Features

  • Wide RF Frequency Range: 400MHz to 3.8GHz*
  • High Input IP3: 25.6dBm at 900MHz
    24.7dBm at 1950MHz
    23.7dBm at 2.6GHz
  • Conversion Gain: 3.3dB at 900MHz
    2.9dB at 1950MHz
  • –3dBm LO Drive Level
  • Low LO Leakage
  • Low Noise Figure: 10.6dB at 900MHz
    11.7dB at 1950MHz
  • Low Power: 3.3V/269mW
  • 50Ω Single-Ended RF and LO Ports
  • Very Few External Components
  • 16-Lead (4mm × 4mm) QFN Package

Typical Application

LT5557 Typical Application
LT5557 Typical Application

Description

The LT5557 active mixer is optimized for high linearity, wide dynamic range downconverter applications. The IC includes a high speed differential LO buffer amplifier driving a double-balanced mixer. Broadband, integrated transformers on the RF and LO inputs provide singleended 50Ω interfaces. The differential IF output allows convenient interfacing to differential IF filters and amplifiers, or is easily matched to drive a single-ended 50Ω load, with or without an external transformer.

The RF input is internally matched to 50Ω from 1.6GHz to 2.3GHz, and the LO input is internally matched to 50Ω from 1GHz to 5GHz. The frequency range of both ports is easily extended with simple external matching. The IF output is partially matched and usable for IF frequencies up to 600MHz.

The LT5557’s high level of integration minimizes the total solution cost, board space and system-level variation.

Packaging

CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.

For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page

Part Number Package Code Temp Package
Drawing
RoHS
LT5557EUF#PBF 4x4 QFN-16 UF E 05-08-1692 Yes
LT5557EUF#TRPBF 4x4 QFN-16 UF E 05-08-1692 Yes


LT5557 Package Drawing

Order Info

  • Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
  • Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
  • Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details

Package Variations and Pricing

Part Number Package Temp Price
(1-99)
Price
(1k)*
RoHS
LT5557EUF#PBF 4x4 QFN-16 E $8.48 $5.95 Yes
LT5557EUF#TRPBF 4x4 QFN-16 E $6.00 Yes
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Demo Boards

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Part Number Description Price Documentation
DC1131A LT5557EUF | 400MHz to 3.8GHz 3.3V Down Mixer, 1.95GHz RFin, 240MHz balun IF out. $125.00
DC910A LT5557EUF | 400MHz to 3.8GHz down mixer, 1.95GHz RFin, 240MHz discrete matching IF $125.00
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Applications

  • Cellular, CDMA, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA and UMTS Infrastructure
  • WiMAX
  • Wireless Infrastructure Receiver
  • Wireless Infrastructure PA Linearization
  • 900MHz/2.4GHz/3.5GHz WLAN

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