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MAX2659

GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifier

0.8dB Noise Figure, 20dB Gain, GPS Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) Improves Performance over Your Existing Solution

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Status

Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX2659 high-gain, low-noise amplifier (LNA) is designed for GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS applications. Designed in Maxim's advanced SiGe process, the device achieves a 20.5dB gain and an ultra-low-noise figure of 0.8dB while maximizing the input-referred 1dB compression point and the 3rd-order intercept point at -12dBm and -5dBm, respectively.

The MAX2659 operates from a +1.6V to +3.3V single supply and consumes only 4.1mA. The shutdown feature in the device reduces the supply current to be less than 1µA. The MAX2659 is available in a very small, lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 1.5mm x 1.0mm x 0.75mm, 6-pin µDFN package.

Data Sheet

Download	Rev 4	(PDF, 121kB)
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An evaluation kit is available: MAX2659EVKIT

Key Features

High-Power Gain: 20.5dB
Ultra-Low-Noise Figure: 0.8dB
Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
Low Supply Current: 4.1mA
Wide Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 3.3V
Low Bill of Materials
Small Footprint: 1.5mm x 1.0mm
Thin Profile: 0.75mm
Lead-Free and RoHS-Compliant Package

Applications/Uses

Automotive Navigation
Avionics
Cellular Phones with GPS
Location-Enabled Mobile Devices
Notebook PCs/Ultra-Mobile PCs
Personal Navigation Devices (PND)
Recreational, Marine Navigation
Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)

Key Specifications:

Low-Noise Amplifiers

Part Number

RF Freq.
(MHz)

Noise Figure
(dB)

Gain
(dB)

Input IP3
(dBm)

I_SUPPLY
(mA)

Footprint
(mm x mm)

Industry Qualified

Package/Pins

Budgetary Price

min

max

See Notes

MAX2659

1450

1750

0.8

20.5

-5

4.1

1.0 x 1.5

Automotive - AECQ100

Automotive - General

µDFN/6

$0.63 @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

Pin Diagram/Functional Diagram/Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 4264		Increasing the IP3 of the MAX2659 Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)
Application Note 4286		Providing Additional Low-Frequency Rejection with the MAX2659 GSP Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)
Tutorial 5100		General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs

Product Guides

Wireless (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report:	MAX2659.pdf
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Tape and Reel

Sample

Part Number	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX2659E/D			Active	DICE SALES;NA pin;DICE; Land Pattern: Not Applicable Use pkgcode/variation: DICE8*		See data sheet
MAX2659ELT+T			Active	µDFN;6 pin;1.6 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0147 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0084 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: L611+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX2659ELT+TG47			Active	µDFN;6 pin;1.6 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0147 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0084 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: L611+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX2659ELT/V+T			Active	µDFN;6 pin;1.6 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0147 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0084 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: L611+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis

Notes:

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Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel; + = RoHS/lead-free; # = RoHS/lead-exempt; -D = drypack; -U/+U on DS parts = cut tape. More: See Full Data Sheet or Maxim Product Naming Conventions.
* Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.

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Evaluation Kits

MAX2659EVKIT

MAX2659 Evaluation Kit

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