General Description
The MAX2067 high-linearity analog variable-gain ampli-
fier (VGA) is a monolithic SiGe BiCMOS attenuator and
amplifier designed to interface with 50Ω systems oper-
ating in the 50MHz to 1000MHz frequency range (see
the
Typical Application Circuit
). The analog attenuator
is controlled using an external voltage or through the
SPI™-compatible interface using an on-chip 8-bit DAC.
Because each stage has its own RF input and RF out-
put, this component can be configured to either opti-
mize NF (amplifier configured first), or OIP3 (amplifier
last). The device’s performance features include 22dB
amplifier gain (amplifier only), 4dB NF at maximum gain
(includes attenuator insertion loss), and a high OIP3
level of +43dBm. Each of these features makes the
MAX2067 an ideal VGA for numerous receiver and
transmitter applications.
In addition, the MAX2067 operates from a single +5V
supply with full performance, or a single +3.3V supply
with slightly reduced performance, and has an
adjustable bias to trade current consumption for linearity
performance. This device is available in a compact 40-
pin thin QFN package (6mm x 6mm) with an exposed
pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the
extended temperature range (T
C
= -40°C to +85°C).
Applications
IF and RF Gain Stages
Temperature Compensation Circuits
Cellular Band WCDMA and cdma2000® Base
Stations
GSM 850/GSM 900 EDGE Base Stations
WiMAX and LTE Base Stations and Customer
Premise Equipment
Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Wireless Local Loop
Military Systems
Video-on-Demand (VOD) and DOCSIS®-
Compliant EDGE QAM Modulation
Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS)
RFID Handheld and Portal Readers
Features
50MHz to 1000MHz RF Frequency Range
Pin-Compatible Family Includes
MAX2065 (Analog/Digital VGA)
MAX2066 (Digital VGA)
+21.9dB (typ) Maximum Gain
0.5dB Gain Flatness Over 100MHz Bandwidth
31dB Gain Range
Built-In DAC for Analog Attenuation Control
Excellent Linearity (Configured with Amplifier
Last)
+43dBm OIP3
+66dBm OIP2
+19dBm Output 1dB Compression Point
-70dBc HD2
-87dBc HD3
4dB Typical Noise Figure (NF)
Single +5V Supply (Optional +3.3V Operation)
External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option
for Operating Device in Reduced-Power/
Reduced-Performance Mode
MAX2067
50MHz to 1000MHz High-Linearity,
Serial/Analog-Controlled VGA
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Maxim Integrated Products
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Ordering Information
19-4080; Rev 0; 4/08
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
+
Denotes a lead-free package.
*
EP = Exposed pad.
T = Tape and reel.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
cdma2000 is a registered trademark of Telecommunications
Industry Association.
DOCSIS and CableLabs are registered trademarks of Cable
Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs®).