General Description
The MAX2067 high-linearity analog variable-gain ampli-
fier (VGA) is a monolithic SiGe BiCMOS attenuator and
amplifier designed to interface with 50 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
1
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®).
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2067ETL+ -40°C to +85°C 40 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX2067ETL+T -40°C to +85°C 40 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX2067
50MHz to 1000MHz High-Linearity,
Serial/Analog-Controlled VGA
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
+3.3V SUPPLY DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(
Typical Application Circuit
, high-current (HC) mode, V
CC
= V
DD
= +3.0V to +3.6V, T
C
= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at V
CC
=
V
DD
= +3.3V and T
C
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Note 1: Based on junction temperature T
J
= T
C
+ (θ
JC
x V
CC
x I
CC
). This formula can be used when the temperature of the exposed
pad is known while the device is soldered down to a printed-circuit board (PCB). See the
Applications Information
section
for details. The junction temperature must not exceed +150°C.
Note 2: Junction temperature T
J
= T
A
+ (θ
JA
x V
CC
x I
CC
). This formula can be used when the ambient temperature of the PCB is
known. The junction temperature must not exceed +150°C.
Note 3: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a 4-layer
board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial
.
Note 4: T
C
is the temperature on the exposed pad of the package. T
A
is the ambient temperature of the device and PCB.
VCC_ to GND ........................................................-0.3V to +5.5V
VDD_LOGIC, DATA, CS, CLK, VDAC_EN,
VREF_SELECT.....................................-0.3V to (VCC_ + 0.3V)
AMP_IN, AMP_OUT, VREF_IN,
ANALOG_VCTRL ................................-0.3V to (VCC_ + 0.3V)
ATTEN_IN, ATTEN_OUT........................................-1.2V to +1.2V
RSET to GND.........................................................-0.3V to +1.2V
RF Input Power (ATTEN_IN, ATTEN_OUT).....................+20dBm
RF Input Power (AMP_IN)...............................................+18dBm
Continuous Power Dissipation (Note 1) ...............................6.5W
θ
JA
(Notes 2, 3)..............................................................+38°C/W
θ
JC
(Note 3) ...................................................................+10°C/W
Operating Temperature Range (Note 4).....T
C
= -40°C to +85°C
Maximum Junction Temperature .....................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Supply Voltage V
CC
Note 5 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
Supply Current I
CC
60 82 mA
LOGIC INPUTS (DATA, CS, CLK, VDAC_EN, VREF_SELECT)
Input High Voltage V
IH
2V
Input Low Voltage V
IL
0.8 V
+5V SUPPLY DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(
Typical Application Circuit
, V
CC
= V
DD
= +4.75V to +5.25V, T
C
= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at V
CC
= V
DD
= +5V and
T
C
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Supply Voltage V
CC
4.75 5 5.25 V
Low-current (LC) mode 72 92
Supply Current I
CC
High-current (HC) mode 123 146
mA
LOGIC INPUTS (DATA, CS, CLK, VDAC_EN, VREF_SELECT)
Input High Voltage V
IH
3V
Input Low Voltage V
IL
0.8 V
Input Current Logic-High I
IH
-1 +1 µA
Input Current Logic-Low I
IL
-1 +1 µA
MAX2067
50MHz to 1000MHz High-Linearity,
Serial/Analog-Controlled VGA
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+5V SUPPLY AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(
Typical Application Circuit
, V
CC
= V
DD
= +4.75 to +5.25V, HC mode with attenuator set for maximum gain, 50MHz f
RF
1000MHz,
T
C
= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at V
CC
= V
DD
= +5.0V, HC mode, P
IN
= -20dBm, f
RF
= 200MHz, and T
C
= +25°C, unless
otherwise noted.) (Note 6)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RF Frequency Range f
RF
(Notes 5, 7) 50 1000 MHz
200MHz 21.9
350MHz, T
C
= +25°C (Note 5) 20.3 21.3 22.3
450MHz 20.9
750MHz 19.4
Small-Signal Gain G
900MHz 18.7
dB
Gain Variation vs. Temperature -0.006 dB/°C
Gain Flatness vs. Frequency
Any 100MHz frequency band from 50MHz
to 500MHz
0.5 dB
200MHz 4
350MHz, T
C
= +25°C (Note 5) 4.2 5.2
450MHz 4.3
750MHz 4.8
Noise Figure NF
900MHz 5
dB
Total Attenuation Range 31 dB
Output Second-Order Intercept
Point
OIP2 P
OUT
= 0dBm/tone, f = 1MHz, f
1
+ f
2
66 dBm
200MHz 43
350MHz 40.8
450MHz 39.8
750MHz 37.3
P
OUT
= 0dBm/tone,
H C m od e, f = 1M H z
900MHz 36.2
200MHz 40
350MHz 38.2
450MHz 37.4
750MHz 35.5
Output Third-Order Intercept
Point
OIP3
P
OUT
= 0dBm/tone,
LC mode, f = 1MHz
900MHz 34.3
dBm
+3.3V SUPPLY AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(
Typical Application Circuit
, V
CC
= V
DD
= +3.0V to +3.6V, T
C
= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at V
CC
= V
DD
= +3.3V, HC mode
with attenuator set for maximum gain, P
IN
= -20dBm, f
RF
= 200MHz, and T
C
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 6)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RF Frequency Range f
RF
(Notes 5, 7) 50 1000 MHz
Small-Signal Gain G 21.3 dB
Output Third-Order Intercept
Point
OIP3 P
OUT
= 0dBm/tone, maximum gain setting 38 dBm
Noise Figure NF Maximum gain setting 4.3 dB
Total Attenuation Range 31 dB

MAX2067ETL+

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RF Amplifier Dl 50-1000MHz Hi-Lin Analog/Digital VGA
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