Product Description
The RF9938 is a complete upconverter designed for PCS applications. The IC contains a double-balanced mixer stage and an output buffer amplifier stage. This device may also be used to directly BPSK modulate a carrier. The mixer is a Gilbert cell with emitter degeneration resistors to provide high IP3. The output stage is a class-B, push-pull configuration to reduce the overall current and still provide a good 50Ω output match. The unit operates at 3.6V and is designed as part of the RFMD PCS CDMA Chip Set, consisting of a Transmit IF AGC Amp, this Transmit Upconverter, a Receive LNA/Mixer, and a Receive IF AGC Amp.

Features
• Supports Dual Mode Operation
• +8dBm Output Intercept Point
• Single 3.6V Power Supply
• Internally Matched Inputs and Outputs
• Buffered Output
• Double-Balanced Mixer

Typical Applications
• CDMA/TDMA/DCS1900 PCS Systems
• PHS 1500/ WLAN 2400 Systems
• General Purpose Upconverter
• BPSK Modulation
• Micro-Cell PCS Base Stations
• Portable Battery-Powered Equipment