General Description
The MAX1471 low-power, CMOS, superheterodyne, RF
dual-channel receiver is designed to receive both ampli-
tude-shift-keyed (ASK) and frequency-shift-keyed (FSK)
data without reconfiguring the device or introducing any
time delay normally associated with changing modula-
tion schemes. The MAX1471 requires few external com-
ponents to realize a complete wireless RF digital data
receiver for the 300MHz to 450MHz ISM bands.
The MAX1471 includes all the active components
required in a superheterodyne receiver including: a low-
noise amplifier (LNA), an image-reject (IR) mixer, a fully
integrated phase-locked loop (PLL), local oscillator
(LO), 10.7MHz IF limiting amplifier with received-signal-
strength indicator (RSSI), low-noise FM demodulator,
and a 3V voltage regulator. Differential peak-detecting
data demodulators are included for both the FSK and
ASK analog baseband data recovery. The MAX1471
includes a discontinuous receive (DRX) mode for low-
power operation, which is configured through a serial
interface bus.
The MAX1471 is available in a 32-pin thin QFN package
and is specified over the automotive -40°C to +125°C
temperature range.
Applications
Automotive Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Garage Door Openers
Wireless Sensors
Wireless Keys
Security Systems
Medical Systems
Home Automation
Local Telemetry Systems
Features
o ASK and FSK Demodulated Data on Separate
Outputs
o Specified over Automotive -40°C to +125°C
Temperature Range
o Low Operating Supply Voltage Down to 2.4V
o On-Chip 3V Regulator for 5V Operation
o Low Operating Supply Current
7mA Continuous Receive Mode
1.1µA Deep-Sleep Mode
o Discontinuous Receive (DRX) Low-Power
Management
o Fast-On Startup Feature < 250µs
o Integrated PLL, VCO, and Loop Filter
o 45dB Integrated Image Rejection
o RF Input Sensitivity*
ASK: -114dBm
FSK: -108dBm
o Selectable IF BW with External Filter
o Programmable Through Serial User Interface
o RSSI Output and High Dynamic Range with AGC
MAX1471
315MHz/434MHz Low-Power, 3V/5V
ASK/FSK Superheterodyne Receiver
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