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MAX2059

1700MHz to 2200MHz, High-Linearity, SPI-Controlled DVGA with Integrated Loopback Mixer

High-Performance RF DVGA with 56dB of SPI™-Controlled Dynamic Range and Complete Conformance with GSM/EDGE Spectral Mask Requirements

Overview

Technical Documents

Ordering Info

Status

Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX2059 high-linearity digital-variable-gain amplifier (DVGA) is designed to provide 56dB of total gain range and typical output IP3 and output P1dB levels of +31.8dBm and +18.4dBm, respectively. The device is ideal for a variety of applications, including single and multicarrier 1700MHz to 2200MHz DCS 1800/PCS 1900 EDGE, cdma2000®, WCDMA/UMTS, and TD-SCDMA base stations. The MAX2059 yields a high level of component integration, which includes two 5-bit digital attenuators, a two-stage driver amplifier, a loopback mixer, and a serial interface to control the attenuators.

The MAX2059 is pin compatible with the MAX2058 700MHz to 1200MHz DVGA, facilitating an easy design-in for applications where a common PC board layout is used for both frequency bands.

The MAX2059 is available in a 40-pin thin QFN package with an exposed paddle. Electrical performance is guaranteed over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

EDN China Innovation Award, Winner 2006
Direct-Conversion Transmitter Solution:
MAX2021/MAX2023/MAX2058/MAX2059

Data Sheet

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Key Features

+31.8dBm Typical Output IP3
+18.4dBm Typical Output 1dB Compression Point
1700MHz to 2200MHz RF Frequency Range
700MHz to 1200MHz RF Frequency Range (MAX2058)
10.9dB Typical Small-Signal Gain
Includes Two Independent 5-Bit Digital Attenuator Stages, Yielding 56dB of Total Gain-Control Range with 1dB Steps
3-Wire SPI™/MICROWIRE™ Compatible
Integrated Loopback Mixer for Tx/Rx Self-Diagnostics
+5V Single-Supply Operation
External Current-Setting Resistors for Scalable Device Power
Lead-Free Package Available

Applications/Uses

Automatic Test Equipment
Broadband Systems
cdmaOne™ and cdma2000® Base-Station Transmitters and Power Amplifiers
DCS 1800/PCS 1900 EDGE Base-Station Transmitters and Power Amplifiers
Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems
Microwave Terrestrial Links
Receiver Gain Control
Transmitter Gain Control
WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, and Other 3G Base-Station Transmitters and Power Amplifiers

Key Specifications:

RF and IF Variable Gain Amplifiers

Part Number

Gain Cntl.

Channels

RF Freq.
(MHz)

Digital Attenuation Range
(dB)

Digital Attenuator Step Size
(dB)

Gain
(dB)

Noise Figure
(dB)

OIP3
(dBm)

V_CC
(V)

I_SUPPLY
(mA)

Footprint
(mm x mm)

Package/Pins

Oper. Temp.
(°C)

Budgetary Price

min

max

See Notes

MAX2059

Digital

1700

2200

10.9

8.1

31.8

4.75 to 5.25

217

6.0 x 6.0

TQFN/40

-40 to +85

$7.98 @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

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Document Ref.: 19-0566 Rev 0; 2006-08-01
This page last modified: 2006-10-19