AWMF-0188

    24 - 30 GHz IF Up/Down Converter

    Key Features

    • 24 to 30 GHz operation
    • n258, n257, and n261 3GPP bands
    • 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
    • Consider AWMF-0165 or AWMF-0200 Dual Polarization Quad 4x2 Beamformer IC for a full RF Solution

    Qorvo's AWMF-0188 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. 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) 24
    RF Max(GHz) 30
    IF Min(GHz) 2.6
    IF Max(GHz) 5.8
    LO Min (LS Injection)(GHz) 4.725
    LO Max (LS Injection)(GHz) 6.75
    LO Min (HS Injection)(GHz) 6.75
    LO Max (HS Injection)(GHz) 8.775
    Tx Conversion Gain(dB) 11.5
    Rx Conversion Gain(dB) 8
    Rx NF(dB) 16.5
    OP1dB(dBm) 11.5
    IIP3(dBm) 12
    Image Rejection(dBc) 40
    Package Type WLCSP
    RoHS Yes
    Lead Free Yes
    ITAR Restricted No
    ECCN 5A991.f