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MAX2010

500MHz to 1100MHz Adjustable RF Predistorter

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Status

Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX2010 adjustable RF predistorter is designed to improve power amplifier (PA) adjacent-channel power rejection (ACPR) by introducing gain and phase expansion in a PA chain to compensate for the PA's gain and phase compression. With its +23dBm maximum input power level and wide adjustable range, the MAX2010 can provide up to 12dB of ACPR improvement for power amplifiers operating in the 500MHz to 1100MHz frequency band. Higher frequencies of operation can be achieved with this IC's counterpart, the MAX2009.

The MAX2010 is unique in that it provides up to 6dB of gain expansion and 21° of phase expansion as the input power is increased. The amount of expansion is configurable through two independent sets of control: one set adjusts the gain expansion breakpoint and slope, while the second set controls the same parameters for phase. With these settings in place, the linearization circuit can be run in either a static set-and-forget mode, or a more sophisticated closed-loop implementation can be employed with real-time software-controlled distortion correction. Hybrid correction modes are also possible using simple lookup tables to compensate for factors such as PA temperature drift or PA loading.

The MAX2010 comes in a 28-pin thin QFN exposed pad (EP) package (5mm x 5mm) and is specified for the extended (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.

Data Sheet

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An evaluation kit is available: MAX2009EVKIT, MAX2010EVKIT

Key Features

Up to 12dB ACPR Improvement*
Independent Gain and Phase Expansion Controls
Gain Expansion Up to 6dB
Phase Expansion Up to 21°
500MHz to 1100MHz Frequency Range
Exceptional Gain and Phase Flatness
Group Delay <2.4ns (Gain and Phase Sections Combined)
±0.03ns Group Delay Ripple Over a 100MHz Band
Capable of Handling Input Drives Up to +23dBm
On-Chip Temperature Variation Compensation
Single +5V Supply
Low Power Consumption: 75mW (typ)
Fully Integrated into Small 28-Pin Thin QFN Package

*Performance dependent on amplifier, bias, and modulation.

Applications/Uses

cdma2000®, GSM/EDGE, and iDEN® Base Stations
Digital Baseband Predistortion Architectures
Feed-Forward PA Architectures
Military Applications

Key Specifications:

RF Predistortion ICs

Part Number

Freq.
(MHz)

Footprint
(mm x mm)

Package/Pins

Budgetary Price

min

max

See Notes

MAX2010

500

1100

5.0 x 5.0

TQFN/28

$9.98 @1k

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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.

Diagram

Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 3955		Modifying the MAX2010 for Operation at 450MHz
Application Note 3956		Modifying the MAX2010 for Operation at 360MHz
Application Note 4611		Tuning the MAX2009/MAX2010 RF Predistorters for Optimal Performance
Tutorial 5100		General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs

Product Guides

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Part Number	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX2010ETI			Active	TQFN;28 pin;26 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0140 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0023 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T2855-3*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX2010ETI+			Active	TQFN;28 pin;26 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0140 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0023 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T2855+3*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX2010ETI+GH7			Active	QFN; Land Pattern: Not Available	-40°C to +85°C	See data sheet
MAX2010ETI+T			Active	TQFN;28 pin;26 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0140 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0023 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T2855+3*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX2010ETI+TGH7			Active	TQFN;28 pin;26 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0140 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0023 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T2855+3*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX2010ETI-T			Active	QFN;28 pin Land Pattern: Not Available	-40°C to +85°C	See data sheet

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Evaluation Kits

MAX2009EVKIT, MAX2010EVKIT

Evaluation Kit for the MAX2009, MAX2010

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