AWMF-0161

    37 - 40 GHz IF Up/Down Converter

    Not Recommended For New Designs >

    Please use AWMF-0218 for new designs.

    Key Features

    • 37 to 40 GHz operation
    • n260 3GPP band
    • Flat wideband IF and RF response
    • Integrated Tx/Rx half duplex switch
    • Industry leading spectral purity
    • Fully integrated sideband and image rejection
    • Active Tx/Rx conversion gain
    • Autonomous temperature telemetry and rejection
    • On-chip x4 LO frequency multiplier

    Qorvo's AWMF-0161 is a highly integrated silicon frequency-conversion IC intended for 5G phased array applications. When used together with our beamformer IC products, this device enables low-cost, high-performance, and feature-rich 5G phased array systems. The half-duplex IC integrates Tx single-sideband up-conversion and Rx image-reject down-conversion functionality with programmable high side or low side LO. An on-chip frequency multiplier simplifies board-level integration with external PLLs. The multi-function device also includes an RF bypass mode in which the frequency-conversion function is bypassed, and the IC effectively functions as an RF gain block. This feature enables a scalable phased-array architecture without the use of numerous discrete amplifier and switch components.

    The IF up/down converter ICs are fully compatible with the respective beamformer ICs, sharing common mechanical and electrical interfaces, and designed for cascade integration from IF to antenna and back.

    Typical Applications

      • 3GPP compliant 5G communications arrays and satcom transceivers
    Function Single channel IF up/down converter
    RF Min(GHz) 37
    RF Max(GHz) 40
    Package Type WLCSP
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN 5A991.f