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MAX7044

300MHz to 450MHz High-Efficiency, Crystal-Based +13dBm ASK Transmitter

Low-Power, 300MHz to 450MHz, Crystal-Based ASK Transmitter has +13dBm Output Power

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Description

The MAX7044 crystal-referenced phase-locked-loop (PLL) VHF/UHF transmitter is designed to transmit OOK/ASK data in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency range. The MAX7044 supports data rates up to 100kbps, and provides output power up to +13dBm into a 50Ω load while only drawing 7.7mA at 2.7V.

The crystal-based architecture of the MAX7044 eliminates many of the common problems with SAW-based transmitters by providing greater modulation depth, faster frequency settling, higher tolerance of the transmit frequency, and reduced temperature dependence. The MAX7044 also features a low supply voltage of +2.1V to +3.6V. These improvements enable better overall receiver performance when using the MAX7044 together with a superheterodyne receiver such as the MAX1470 or MAX1473.

A simple, single-input data interface and a buffered clock-out signal at 1/16th the crystal frequency make the MAX7044 compatible with almost any microcontroller or code-hopping generator.

The MAX7044 is available in an 8-pin SOT23 package and is specified over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
 

Data Sheet

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Key Features

  • +2.1V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation
  • OOK/ASK Transmit Data Format
  • Up to 100kbps Data Rate
  • +13dBm Output Power into 50Ω Load
  • Low 7.7mA (typ) Operating Supply Current*
  • Uses Small, Low-Cost Crystal
  • Small 3mm x 3mm 8-Pin SOT23 Package
  • Fast-On Oscillator: 250µs Startup Time
 

Applications/Uses

  • Garage Door Openers
  • Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
  • RF Remote Controls
  • Security Systems
  • Tire-Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
  • Wireless Computer Peripherals
  • Wireless Game Consoles
  • Wireless Sensors
   

Key Specifications:

ISM RF Transmitters
Part Number Solutions Applications Band/ Freq.
(MHz)
Features Footprint
(mm x mm)
Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Package/Pins Industry Qualified Budgetary Price
max w/pins See Notes
MAX7044  300 to 450MHz-ISM RKE
Automotive
Garage Door Openers
Home Automation
ISM
ISM (Europe)
RF Remote Controls
RKE
Security Systems
TPM
300 to 450
2.1V to 3.6V Single-Supply Operation
Low 7.7mA Operating Supply Current (50% duty cycle)
Output Power Adjustable to >+13dBm
Supports ASK with 90dBm Modulation Depth
Uses Small Low-Cost XTAL
3.0 x 3.0 9
SOT/8
Automotive - General $1.26 @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.


*At 50% duty cycle (315MHz, 2.7V supply, +13dBm output power)

Diagram

MAX7044: Typical Operating Circuit
Typical Operating Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 3395   Requirements of Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Systems
Application Note 3401   Matching Maxim's 300MHz to 450MHz Transmitters to Small Loop Antennas
Application Note 3587   FCC and ETSI Requirements for Short-Range UHF ASK-Modulated Transmitters
Application Note 3589   Power Amplifier Theory for High-Efficiency Low-Cost ISM-Band Transmitters
Application Note 3815   Radiated Power and Field Strength from UHF ISM Transmitters
Application Note 4302   Small Antennas for 300MHz to 450MHz Transmitters
Tutorial 4636   Avoid PC-Layout "Gotchas" in ISM-RF Products
Application Note 4929   Adapting Low-Band ISM Transmitters for High-Band Operation
Tutorial 5100   General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs
Application Note 5142   Radio Link-Budget Calculations for ISM-RF Products

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Ordering Information

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Buy Status Explanations for product status codes Package:
TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX7044AKA+  
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN+1*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX7044AKA+T    
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN+1*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX7044AKA-T    
Active SOT;8 pin;9 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0078 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0176 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: K8SN-1*
-40°C to +125°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis

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