MAX2388ETC+

Product Overview

MAX2388ETC+ from Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated is a W-CDMA LNA/mixer receiver front-end IC used for RF and microwave frequency conversion. This product detail focuses on practical mixer parameters such as RF/LO/IF range, conversion performance, linearity, drive requirements and package compatibility.

The device is suitable for receiver, transmitter, upconversion or downconversion stages where the exact suffix must be matched for package, tape-and-reel format, temperature grade and RF layout before purchase.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated
• Part Number: MAX2388ETC+
• Device Type: W-CDMA LNA/mixer receiver front-end IC
• Mixer Configuration / Topology: single-balanced receive mixer with integrated LNA front-end
• RF Frequency Range: 2110 MHz to 2170 MHz RF input range
• LO Frequency Range / Drive: 2330 MHz to 2360 MHz LO input range
• IF Frequency Range: wideband downconverted IF output for W-CDMA receiver chain
• Conversion Gain / Loss: conversion performance embedded in receiver front-end path
• Linearity / P1dB: receiver mixer optimized for noise figure and linearity in W-CDMA front ends
• Noise Figure / Isolation: LNA high-gain mode 15 dB gain; mixer path internally matched to 50 ohm
• Supply / Bias: RF receiver IC supply/bias per MAX2388 datasheet
• Package / Case: GC/TC package family depending on suffix
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C depending on suffix
• Design Notes: Match LO drive, RF/LO/IF port orientation, grounding, exposed-pad layout and external matching network to the exact suffix before approval.

Applications

Wireless infrastructure, cellular base stations, microwave radios, satellite communication equipment, radar front ends, test instruments and broadband receiver or transmitter conversion paths.

Repair, prototype and shortage-support builds where original mixer suffix, package footprint and frequency plan must remain compatible with the existing RF design.

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support sourcing for MAX2388ETC+ through available stock checks, BOM consolidation and alternative-lot review. For RF mixer components, date code, MSL handling, original label condition and package integrity should be reviewed before shipment.

For production recovery, repair support or shortage coverage, Antrex Electronics can coordinate visual inspection, package verification and third-party testing when required. This helps buyers manage risk when sourcing discontinued, legacy or hard-to-find RF mixer parts.