This article presents the design analysis of the LTM®9004 direct conversion receiver and the features and characteristics of the small-sized receiver built using system-in-package (SiP) technology.
The document presents a design analysis for the LTM9004 pModule receiver, which implements a direct conversion architecture using SiGe high-frequency components and fine-line CMOS ADCs. It details how this receiver fits within a half-inch square package to meet macrocell base station performance requirements while maintaining high integration.
The receiver occupies a package measuring 15mm x 22mm.
The device consumes a total of 1.83 W from 5 V and 3 V supplies.
The AC performance includes an SNR of 72 dB/9.42 MHz.