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MAX2828, MAX2829

Single-/Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g World-Band Transceiver ICs

802.11a and 802.11a/g RF Transceivers Support Pre-802.11n MIMO and Smart-Antenna Radio Systems

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Status Explanations for product status codes

Part Number Status
MAX2828 Active: In Production. See Ordering Information for details.
MAX2829 Active: In Production. See Ordering Information for details.

Description

The MAX2828/MAX2829 single-chip, RF transceiver ICs are designed specifically for OFDM 802.11 WLAN applications. The MAX2828 is designed for single-band 802.11a applications covering world-band frequencies of 4.9GHz to 5.875GHz. The MAX2829 is designed for dual-band 802.11a/g applications covering world-bands of 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz and 4.9GHz to 5.875GHz. The ICs include all circuitry required to implement the RF transceiver function, providing a fully integrated receive path, transmit path, VCO, frequency synthesizer, and baseband/ control interface. Only the PA, RF switches, RF bandpass filters (BPF), RF baluns, and a small number of passive components are needed to form the complete RF front-end solution.

Each IC completely eliminates the need for external SAW filters by implementing on-chip monolithic filters for both the receiver and transmitter. The baseband filtering and the Rx/Tx signal paths are optimized to meet the 802.11a/g IEEE® standards and cover the full range of the required data rates (6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54Mbps for OFDM; 1, 2, 5.5, and 11Mbps for CK/DSSS), at receiver sensitivity levels up to 10dB better than 802.11a/g standards. The MAX2828/MAX2829 transceivers are available in the small 56-pin, exposed paddle thin QFN package.

 

Data Sheet

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An evaluation kit is available: MAX2828EVKIT, MAX2829EVKIT

NOTE: This product uses the following:
MAX2828, MAX2829 EVKIT Software

Key Features

  • World-Band Operation
    • MAX2828: 4.9GHz to 5.875GHz (802.11a)
    • MAX2829: 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz and 4.9GHz to 5.875GHz (802.11a/b/g)
  • Best-In-Class Transceiver Performance
    • -75dBm Rx Sensitivity at 54Mbps (802.11g)
    • -46dB (802.11g)/-51dB (802.11a) Tx Sideband Suppression
    • 1.5% (802.11g) and 2% (802.11a) Tx EVM
    • -100dBc/Hz (802.11g)/-95dBc/Hz (802.11a) LO Phase Noise
    • Programmable Baseband Lowpass Filters
    • Integrated PLL with 3-Wire Serial Interface
    • 93dB (802.11g)/97dB (802.11a) Receiver Gain- Control Range
    • 200ns Rx I/Q DC Settling
    • 60dB Dynamic Range Rx RSSI
    • 30dB Tx Power-Control Range
    • Tx/Rx I/Q Error Detection
    • I/Q Analog Baseband Interface for Tx and Rx
    • Digital Mode Selection (Tx, Rx, Standby, and Power Down)
    • Supports Both Serial and Parallel Gain Control
  • MIMO and Smart Antenna Compatibility
    • Coherent LO Phase Among Multiple Transceivers
  • Support 40MHz Channel Bandwidth (Turbo Mode)
  • Single +2.7V to +3.6V Supply
  • 1µA Low-Power Shutdown Mode
  • Small 56-Pin TQFN Package (8mm x 8mm)
 

Applications/Uses

  • 2.4GHz/5GHz MIMO and Smart Antenna Systems
  • 4.9GHz Public Safety Radios
  • Single-/Dual-Band 802.11a/b/g Radios
   

Key Specifications:

ISM RF Transceivers
Part Number Solutions Applications Freq.
(MHz)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
max w/pins See Notes
MAX2828  WLAN
802.11a / ISM
802.11a
4900 to 5875 8.0 x 8.0
TQFN/56
65.6 $10.30 @1k
MAX2829 
802.11g
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g / ISM
2400 to 2500
4900 to 5875
TQFN/56
$10.30 @1k
See All ISM RF Transceivers (11)
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.

WiFi/WLAN RF Transceivers
Part Number Solutions Applications Freq.
(MHz)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
max w/pins See Notes
MAX2828  WLAN
802.11a / ISM
802.11a
4900 to 5875 8.0 x 8.0
TQFN/56
65.6 $10.30 @1k
MAX2829 
802.11g
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g / ISM
2400 to 2500
4900 to 5875
TQFN/56
$10.30 @1k
See All WiFi/WLAN RF Transceivers (7)
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

MAX2828: Pin Configuration
Pin Configuration

MAX2829: Pin Configuration
Pin Configuration

Application Notes

Tutorial 3630   Power Supply and Ground Design for a WiFi Transceiver
Tutorial 4671   Improve Sensor Performance and SNR in Pulse Oximeter Designs
Application Note 4992   Reduce the Chances of Human Error: Part 1, Power and Ground
Tutorial 5100   General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs

Product Guides

Wireless (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report: MAX2828.pdf MAX2829.pdf
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Software/Models

MAX2828, MAX2829 EVKIT Software

Ordering Information

Filters: Part Number: Package: Temperature: Tape and Reel Sample
Part Number Free
Sample
Buy Status Explanations for product status codes Recommended Replacement Package:
TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX2828ETN     N/A No Longer Available   TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX2828ETN+  
Active   TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX2828ETN+D     N/A No Longer Available MAX2828ETN+

 
TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX2828ETN+T    
Active   TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX2828ETN+TD     N/A No Longer Available MAX2828ETN+

 
TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX2828ETN-D     N/A No Longer Available MAX2828ETN+

 
TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX2828ETN-T     N/A No Longer Available   QFN;

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX2828ETN-TD     N/A No Longer Available MAX2828ETN+

 
QFN;56 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX2829ETN    
Active   TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX2829ETN+  
Active   TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
Part Number Free
Sample
Buy Status Explanations for product status codes Recommended Replacement Package:
TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX2829ETN+D     N/A No Longer Available MAX2829ETN+

 
TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX2829ETN+T    
Active   TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX2829ETN+TD     N/A No Longer Available MAX2829ETN+

 
TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX2829ETN-D     N/A No Longer Available MAX2829ETN

 
TQFN;56 pin;65.6 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0135 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0046 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T5688-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX2829ETN-T    
Active   QFN;

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX2829ETN-TD     N/A No Longer Available MAX2829ETN

 
QFN;56 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet

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Evaluation Kits

MAX2828EVKIT, MAX2829EVKIT Evaluation Kits for the MAX2828, MAX2829

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