Skyworks SKY73212-11 is a fully integrated diversity
downconverter that includes a high linearity mixer, large dynamic
range Intermediate Frequency (IF) amplifier, and a complete
Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO), synthesizer, and Local
Oscillator (LO) chain. Low loss RF baluns have also been included
to reduce design complications and to lower system cost.
The SKY73212-11 features a 3rd Order Input Intercept Point (IIP3)
of +24 dBm and a Noise Figure (NF) of 11 dB, which make the
device an ideal solution for high dynamic range systems such as
2G/3G base station receivers.
The SKY73212-11 also includes a fully integrated wideband
VCO/Integer-N frequency synthesizer. By applying internal VCO
division, the output LO frequency can be set to the desired value
while minimizing the phase noise.
The SKY73212-11 is controlled by a Serial Peripheral Interface
(SPI) and is manufactured using a robust silicon BiCMOS process.
The device has been designed for optimum long-term reliability. It
is manufactured in a compact, 44-pin 10 x 6 mm Multi-Chip
Module (MCM).