MAX9986ETP+

Product Overview

MAX9986ETP+ from Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated is a high-linearity active downconversion mixer 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: MAX9986ETP+
• Device Type: high-linearity active downconversion mixer
• Mixer Configuration / Topology: SiGe active mixer with LO buffer / switch
• RF Frequency Range: 815 MHz to 995 MHz
• LO Frequency Range / Drive: 960 MHz to 1180 MHz high-side LO family
• IF Frequency Range: base-station IF output range
• Conversion Gain / Loss: active mixer conversion gain class
• Linearity / P1dB: high-linearity cellular base-station mixer class
• Noise Figure / Isolation: base-station receiver noise figure class
• Supply / Bias: active supply current required
• Package / Case: 20-pin TQFN / ETP package family
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• 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 MAX9986ETP+ 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.