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The PE4134 is a high linearity, passive Quad MOSFET Mixer
for PCS & 3G Base Station Receivers, exhibiting high dynamic
range performance over a broad LO drive range of up to
+20 dBm. This mixer integrates passive matching networks to
provide single-ended interfaces for the RF and LO ports,
eliminating the need for external RF baluns or matching
networks. The PE4134 is optimized for frequency
down-conversion using low-side LO injection for PCS & 3G
Base Station applications, and is also suitable for
up-conversion applications.
The PE4134 is manufactured on Peregrine's UltraCMOSTM
process, a patented variation of silicon-on-insulator (SOI)
technology on a sapphire substrate, offering the performance
of GaAs with the economy and integration of conventional
CMOS.
Product Specification
High Linearity Quad MOSFET Mixer
for PCS & 3G BTS
Product Description
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
PE4134
Features
Integrated, single-ended RF & LO
interfaces
High linearity: IIP3 >+31 dBm,
1.9 GHz (+17 dBm LO)
Low-conversion loss: 7.4 dB
(+17 dBm LO)
High isolation: Typical LO-IF at
33 dB, LO-RF at 31 dB
Optimized for low-side LO injection
Packaged in a 6-lead 3x3 mm DFN
Figure 2. Package Type
Table 1. AC and DC Electrical Specifications @ +25 C
Notes:
1. An IF frequency of 260 MHz is a nominal frequency. The IF frequency can be specified by the user as long as the RF and LO
frequencies are within the specified maximum and minimum.
2. Conversion Loss includes loss of IF transformer (M/A COM ETK4-2T, nominal loss 0.7 dB at 260 MHz).
*Test conditions unless otherwise noted: IF = 260 MHz, LO input drive = 17 dBm, RF input drive = 3 dBm.
6-lead 3x3 mm DFN
RF
LO
IF
180
o
Two-Way
Power
Divider
180
o
Two-Way
Power
Divider
Parameter Minimum
Typical
Maximum Units
Frequency Range:
LO
RF
IF
1
1540
1800
--
--
--
260
1740
2000
--
MHz
MHz
MHz
Conversion Loss
2
7.4 8.0 dB
Isolation:
LO-RF
LO-IF
27
27
31
33
dB
dB
Input IP3
1.8 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.0 GHz
26
31
28
29
33
31
dBm
dBm
dBm
Input 1 dB Compression
22
dBm
Product Specification
PE4134
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Table 2. Pin Descriptions
Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
When handling this UltraCMOSTM device, observe
the same precautions that you would use with
other ESD-sensitive devices. Although this device
contains circuitry to protect it from damage due to
ESD, precautions should be taken to avoid
exceeding the rating specified.
Latch-Up Avoidance
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOSTM
devices are immune to latch-up.
Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View)
Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values
listed in the above table. Exceeding these values
may cause permanent device damage.
Functional operation should be restricted to the
limits in the DC Electrical Specifications table.
Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
PE4134
IF1
GND
LO
IF2
GND
RF
4
5
6
3
2
1
Pin
No.
Pin
Name
Description
1
IF1
IF differential output
2 GND
Ground connections for Mixer. Traces
should be physically short and connect
immediately to ground plane for best
performance. The exposed solder pad
must also be soldered to the ground plane
for best performance.
3 LO
LO
Input
4 RF
RF
Input
5 GND
Ground connections for Mixer. Traces
should be physically short and connect
immediately to ground plane for best
performance. The exposed solder pad
must also be soldered to the ground plane
for best performance.
6
IF2
IF differential output
Symbol Parameter/Conditions
Min
Max
Units
T
ST
Storage temperature range
-65
150
C
T
OP
Operating temperature
range
-40 85 C
P
LO
LO input power
20
dBm
P
RF
RF input power
12
dBm
V
ESD
ESD Sensitive Device
250
V
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Product Specification
PE4134
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LO
IF
RF
Eval
Board
Sig
Gen
Sig
Gen
Hybrid
Tee
3 dB
PA
Sig
Gen
3 dB
Spectrum
Analyzer
3 dB
6 dB
6 dB
4134
Evaluation Kit
Figure 4. Evaluation Board Layout
Figure 5. Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram
Applications Support
If you have a problem with your evaluation kit or if
you have applications questions, please contact
applications support:
E-Mail: help@psemi.com (fastest response)
Phone: (858) 731-9400
Pin1
Figure 6. Evaluation Board Testing Block Diagram, 2-Tone Setup
T2, M/A-Com E-Series RF 4:1 Transformer, 2.0 1000 MHz, ETK4-2T
Table 4. Bill of Materials
Reference
Value / Description
T2
M/A Com ETK4-2T
R1 0
U1 PE4134
MLP
Mixer
J1, J2, J3
SMA Connector
4
5
6
3
2
1
RF
LO
IF
T2
6-lead
MLPM
3 x 3 mm
Product Specification
PE4134
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Typical Performance Data
(LO=17 dBm, RF=3 dBm, IF=260 MHz)
Figure 8. Input 1dB Compression
Figure 9. Input IP3
Figure 7. Conversion Loss
Figure 10. Output IP3
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
C
o
n
v
er
s
i
o
n
Lo
s
s
(
d
B
)
Frequency (MHz)
-40 C
25 C
85 C
0
5
10
15
20
25
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
1
d
B C
o
m
p
r
e
s
s
i
o
n
(
d
B)
Frequency (MHz)
-40 C
85 C
25 C
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
IIP
3
(
d
B
m
)
Frequency (MHz)
-40 C
85 C
25 C
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
O
I
P3
(
d
Bm
)
Frequency (MHz)
-40 C
85 C
25 C
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Figure 12. LO-RF Isolation vs. Frequency
Figure 13. LO Port Return Loss @ 25C
Figure 11. LO-IF Isolation vs. Frequency
Figure 14. RF Port Return Loss @ 25C
Typical Performance Data
(LO=17 dBm, RF=3 dBm, IF=260 MHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
LO
-
I
F
I
s
o
l
at
i
on
(
d
B
)
Frequency (MHz)
-40 C
85 C
25 C
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
LO
-
R
F
I
s
o
l
at
i
o
n
(
d
B
)
Frequency (MHz)
-40 C
85 C
25 C
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1500
1550
1600
1650
1700
1750
1800
R
e
tu
r
n
L
o
s
s
(
d
B
)
Frequency (MHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1700
1750
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
2050
2100
R
e
t
u
rn
L
o
s
s
(dB
)
Frequency (MHz)
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