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All versions are being discontinued and are subject to Last Time Buy, after which new orders can not be placed.

Data Sheet

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Description

The MAX3537/MAX3538 broadband RF variable-gain amplifiers (VGA) are designed for digital and OpenCable™ set-tops and televisions. These devices feature a unique design that integrates a dual-band (UHF and VHF) input and a low-noise, variable-gain amplifier. The integrated RF VGA covers a 10MHz to 1GHz input frequency range and provides 22dB of gain-control range. The MAX3538 is intended for the most difficult signal conditions where performance is critical. The external pullup inductor improves IIP2 and IIP3 while also increasing gain for better sensitivity. The MAX3537 does not need an external pullup inductor and is ideal for low-power applications with less demanding receiver distortion requirements such as smaller TVs using indoor antennas. The MAX3537/MAX3538 are specified for operation in the 0°C to +85°C temperature range and are available in 4mm x 4mm, 12-pin thin QFN packages with exposed paddle (EP).

An evaluation kit is available:  MAX3537EVKIT, MAX3538EVKIT  

Key Features		Applications/Uses
Low-Noise VGA Eliminates PIN Attenuator 22dB Gain-Control Range Low Noise Figure: 5dB at Maximum Gain Setting High Linearity: +19dBm IIP3 (MAX3538) at Maximum Gain Setting Low Power Consumption: <200mW (MAX3537) Available in a 4mm x 4mm, 12-Pin Thin QFN Package		Digital Set-Top Boxes Digital Terrestrial Receivers Media Gateways OpenCable™ Set-Top Boxes and Televisions TV IF Strips

Evaluation Kits

MAX3537EVKIT, MAX3538EVKIT

Design Guides

Wireless (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Show FIT data for: MAX3537 MAX3538 Request Reliability Report for: MAX3537 MAX3538

Software/Models

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Ordering Information

Notes: Other options and links for purchasing parts are listed at: http://www.maxim-ic.com/sales. Didn't Find What You Need? Ask our applications engineers. Expert assistance in finding parts, usually within one business day. Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel;+ = RoHS/lead-free;# = RoHS/lead-exempt. More: SeeFull Data Sheet or Part 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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MAX3537	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT   DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX3537UTC			Last Time Buy	TQFN;12 pin;16.8 mm² Outline Drawing: 21-0139 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0067 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T1244-3*	0°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX3537UTC-T			Last Time Buy	Land Pattern: Not Available	0°C to +85°C	See data sheet
MAX3537UTC+			Last Time Buy	TQFN;12 pin;16.8 mm² Outline Drawing: 21-0139 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0067 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T1244+3*	0°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX3537UTC+T			Last Time Buy	Land Pattern: Not Available	0°C to +85°C	See data sheet
MAX3538	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT   DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX3538UTC			Last Time Buy	TQFN;12 pin;16.8 mm² Outline Drawing: 21-0139 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0067 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T1244-3*	0°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX3538UTC-T			Last Time Buy	Land Pattern: Not Available	0°C to +85°C	See data sheet
MAX3538UTC+			Last Time Buy	TQFN;12 pin;16.8 mm² Outline Drawing: 21-0139 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0067 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T1244+3*	0°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX3538UTC+T			Last Time Buy	Land Pattern: Not Available	0°C to +85°C	See data sheet

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