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Communications

Product Tree

- Wireless and RF
- Optical
  - PON (EPON, GPON, GEPON)

Communication ICs simplify design of electronic communication equipment by providing complete building blocks or application specific functions in a single chip. This results in higher reliability designs that require lower power, less space, smaller BOM and faster time to market. Our high-performance communications devices support multiple technologies including wired, powerline, optical, and wireless communications. These highly integrated solutions address critical functions within the telecom, cable, data center, mobile and automotive markets.

Wireless and RF

Maxim offers high-performance RF building block ICs and integrated Receivers, Transmitters and Transceivers to for wireless and RF applications.

RF Predistorters High-Speed Data Converters RF Transceivers, Receivers, and Transmitters RF Mixers and Vector Multipliers Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) PLLs VCOs VCOs - Buffers/Splitters RF Power Detectors Power Amplifier Attenuators and VGAs IQ Modulators IQ Demodulators

Optical

Optical communications ICs from Maxim include Optical Modules, optical microcontrollers and ICs to support PON (EPON, GPON, GEPON) solutions.

Optical Microcontrollers Transimpedance (TIA) Amplifiers Limiting Amplifiers Log Amplifiers Laser Drivers Fiber Monitoring and Control PON (EPON, GPON, GEPON)

Powerline Communications

Also See:
1-Wire®
Secure NFC Tags and RFID Readers

Featured Videos

Remote Tuner Technology for Automotive Radio
1:57 January 04, 2017

RF Power Amplifier Linearization Technology
3:40 May 16, 2016

Featured Technical Documents

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Navigate the AFE and Data-Converter Maze in Mobile Wireless Terminals

Spectrum Inversion in NCDMA to Ensure Compliance with 3GPP2

Latest Blogs

Why Powerline Communication is Great for Noisy Industrial Environments

Need to Design Small, Reliable Earbuds in a Hurry? Sometimes It Pays to Play It Cool…

Simplify Vehicle Head Unit Design with Maxim's Remote Tuner Solution

Gospell Digital Technology

Latest Blogs

Extend the battery life of your vehicle tracker/asset tracker/IoT device 10-fold with Maxim’s ultra-low power GPS solution

September 15, 2020

Full ultra-low power GPS solution using the MAX2769C GNSS L1 receiver, and the MAX32632 ARM Cortex M4 microcontroller

Need to Design Small, Reliable Earbuds in a Hurry? Sometimes It Pays to Play It Cool…

March 24, 2020

See how a powerline communication management IC and a buck-boost converter team up to enable small, reliable wireless earbuds. Read the blog for insights.

Intelligent Buildings Get Smarter and Smarter

December 05, 2019

The Salesforce Tower has an intelligent, building automation technology. Learn how AI helped create a smarter and more environmentally sound building.

What Can You Create with Frequency Synthesizers?

November 12, 2019

Read this short blog post to learn how the phase-locked loop achieves variable frequency synthesis, and understand why frequency synthesizers are ubiquitous.

Tips for Choosing Precise, Power-Efficient GNSS Receivers for Location-Based Applications

April 23, 2019

Some location-based applications prioritize precision while for others, power efficiency is key. Get tips to choose the right GNSS receiver IC.

Advancing Safety and Infotainment for Cars of Today and the Future

October 10, 2017

Learn why high-speed serial links such as Maxim's Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link technology are essential for infotainment and ADAS.

SDR Baseband Processing—Flexibly and Cost-Effectively

July 26, 2017

Learn how a new stand-alone front-end tuner lets you realize the full potential of software-defined radio (SDR).

Optical Networking Technologies OFC 2017

February 28, 2017

Be sure to visit Maxim at Booth 2377 at OFC 2017 to see the latest in high-performance optical networking technology.

Simplify Vehicle Head Unit Design with Maxim’s Radio Tuner Solution

February 13, 2017

Automotive remote tuner solution reduces cables inside vehicles, lowering cost and improving mileage and radio performance.

Featured Products

MAX11947 4 Channel AISG Integrated Transceiver

The MAX11947 is an AISG v2.0 and v3.0-compliant, fully integrated modem with a 4:1 multiplexer f...

AISG v3.0 Compliant
Fully Integrated Modem with 4:1 Multiplexer Facilitates Connectivity Between 1 Modem and Up to 4 Ports
Receiver Wide Input Dynamic Range
- -23dBm to +5dBm into 50Ω
Adjustable Receiver Sensitivity Threshold from -20.5dBm to -15dBm
Adjustable Transmitter Output Level from -0.5dBm to +7.0dBm into 50Ω
AISG v3.0/v2.0 Compliant Output Emission Profile
Autodirection Output
No Need of Microcontrollers to Handle Bus Arbitration in Tower-Mounted Equipment
Support All AISG v2.0 Data Rates
- 9.6kbps (default) for AISG v3.0
- 38.4kbps and 115.2kbps for Backward Compatibility
Bandpass Filter Compliant with AISG v3.0 Protocol Centered on 2.176MHz
3.0V to 5.5V Voltage Supply
Independent Logic Supply
Small, 4mm x 4mm 20-Pin TQFN Package

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MAX2223 Ultra-Wideband, Direct-Conversion, L-Band Satellite Tuner

The MAX2223 low-cost, direct-conversion tuner IC is de- signed for satellite set-top and very sm...

925MHz to 2175MHz Frequency Range
Monolithic VCO
- Low Phase Noise: -97dBc/Hz at 10kHz
- No Calibration Required
High Dynamic Range: -75dBm to 0dBm
1GHz RF Bandwidth Supported
Single +3.3V ±5% Supply
Low-Power Standby Mode
Address Pin for Multituner Applications
Differential I/Q Interface
I²C-Compatible, 2-Wire Serial Interface
Very Small, 5mm x 5mm, 28-Pin TQFN Package

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MAX41470 290MHz to 960MHz ASK/FSK Receiver with SPI Interface

The MAX41470 is a high-performance, low-power receiver that is ideal for amplitude shift-keyed (...

Low Bill of Materials (BOM)
- No External Balun, No External Filter, etc.
- Single Low-Cost 16MHz External Crystal
Long Range with High Sensitivity
Low Power Consumption
- 9mA Operating Supply Current
- 10nA Power-Down Current
Self-Polling (Remote Wake-Up) for Reduced Power
- Preamble Detection with Interrupt Output
- Average Current as Low as 350μA
- Duty Cycle Less Than 1% Capable
- Fast Startup Time
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Adjusted Digital RSSI
Automatic Frequency Control (AFC)
Fast Frequency Switching Frac-N Synthesizer
33dB Calibrated Image Rejection
Passes ETSI Category 2 Blocking Requirements
±2.5kV HBM ESD Protection, ±4kV on LNA Input
Up to 200kbps Data Rate (NRZ)
1.8V to 3.6V Supply Voltage
-40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
4mm x 4mm, 12-TQFN with 0.8mm Pitch

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MAX20340 Bidirectional DC Powerline Communication Management IC

The MAX20340 is a universal bidirectional DC powerline communication (PLC) management IC with a ...

Compact, Simple Solution for PLC
- Up to 166.7kbps Bit Rate
- 1.2A Charge Current in PLC Mode
- Automatic Detection of PLC Slave Presence
Flexible Configuration
- Single Resistor to Program
- PLC Master or Slave
- Dual or Single Slave Mode (Master Only)
- PLC Slave Address (Slave Only)
- I²C Address
Small Solution Size
- Space-Saving 0.4mm pitch, 9-Bump, 1.358mm x 1.358mm WLP

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SC1905 698MHz to 3800MHz RF Power Amplifier Linearizer (RFPAL)

The SC1905 is a pin-compatible upgrade of the popular SC1894 RF PA linearizer (RFPAL) supporting...

RFin/RFout PA Linearizer SoC in Standard CMOS
- Fully Adaptive Correction
External Reference Clock Support:
- 10MHz, 13MHz, 15.36MHz, 19.2MHz, 20MHz, 26MHz, and 30.72MHz
Low Power Consumption: 1280mW
Frequency Range: 698MHz to 3800MHz
Input Signal Bandwidth: 5MHz to 100MHz
Packaged in 9mm x 9mm QFN Package
Operating Case Temperature: -40°C to +105°C
Fully RoHS Compliant, Green Materials
Ease of Use
- Integrated RFin/RFout Solution
- Reduced SW Development
Reduces System Power Consumption and OPEX
Reduces BOM Costs, Area, and Total Volume
- Smaller Power Supply, Heat Sink, and Enclosure
- Small Implementation Size (< 6.5cm²)

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MAX5871 16-Bit, 5.9Gsps Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

The MAX5871 high-performance interpolating and modulating 16-bit 5.9Gsps RF DAC can directly syn...

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Wireless Communication Architectures
- Eliminates I/Q Imbalance and LO Feedthrough
- Enables Multi-Band RF Modulation
Direct RF Synthesis of 600MHz Bandwidth Up to 2.8GHz
- 5.898Gsps DAC Output Update Rate
- High-Performance 14-Bit RF DAC Core
- Digital Quadrature Modulator and NCO with 1Hz/10Hz/100Hz/1kHz/10kHz Resolution
- 5x/6x/6.67x/8x/10x/12x/13.33x/16x/20x/24x Interpolation
- Integrated Clock Multiplying PLL+VCO
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- 1, 2, or 4-Lane JESD204B Input Data Interface
  - Subclass-0 and Subclass-1 Compliant
  - Up to 10Gbps Per Lane
- Reference Clock for System Synchronization
- Multiple DAC Synchronization (Subclass-1)
- SPI Interface for Device Configuration

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MAX5869 16-Bit, 5.9Gsps Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

The MAX5869 high-performance interpolating and modulating 16-bit 5.9Gsps RF DAC can directly syn...

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Communication Architectures
- Eliminates I/Q Imbalance and LO Feedthrough
- Enables Multi-Band RF Modulation
Direct RF Synthesis of 600MHz Bandwidth Up to 2.8GHz
- 5.898Gsps DAC Output Update Rate
- High-Performance 14-Bit RF DAC Core
- Digital Quadrature Modulator and NCO with 1Hz/10Hz/100Hz/1kHz/10kHz Resolution
- 5x/6x/6.67x/8x/10x/12x/13.33x/16x/20x/24x Interpolation
- Integrated Clock Multiplying PLL+VCO
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- 1, 2, or 4-Lane JESD204B Input Data Interface
  - Subclass-0 and Subclass-1 Compliant
  - Up to 10Gbps Per Lane
- Reference Clock for System Synchronization
- Multiple DAC Synchronization (Subclass-1)
- SPI Interface for Device Configuration

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MAX5857 16-Bit, 5.9Gsps Wideband Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

The MAX5857 high-performance, interpolating and modulating, 16-bit, 5.9Gsps RF DAC can directly ...

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Communication Architectures
- Eliminates I/Q Imbalance and LO Feedthrough
- Enables Multi-Band RF Modulation
Direct RF Synthesis of 1.2GHz Bandwidth
- 5.898Gsps DAC Output Update Rate
- High-Performance 14-Bit RF DAC Core
- Digital Baseband I/Q with 4x Interpolation
- Bypass Path Without Interpolation for Real RF
- Digital Quadrature Modulator+NCO for Full Agility
- Sub-1Hz NCO Resolution
- Integrated Clock Multiplying PLL+VCO
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- 3, 4, 5, or 6-Lane JESD204B Input Data Interface
- Subclass-0 Compliant
- Up to 9.8304Gbps Per Lane
- Divided Reference Clock Output
- SPI Interface for Device Configuration

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MAX5860 Scalable High-Density Downstream Cable QAM Modulator

The MAX5860 is an integrated, high-density, downstream cable QAM modulator, digital upconverter ...

Integrated Downstream Cable QAM Modulator
- High-Density: Scalable Up to 128 QAM Channels
  - Factory Preset for 32, 48, 64, 96, or 128 QAM Channels
  - Soft-Key Field-Upgradeable in Steps of 8 QAMs*
- 14-Bit 4.6Gsps RF-DAC
- DOCSIS 3.0 DRFI Compliant
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- RRC Filters Support ITU-T J.83 Annex A, B, and C
- 1MHz to 8MHz Channel Bandwidth
- Full Carrier Agility within Each of Four 192MHz Blocks Block Agility within 950MHz Output Bandwidth
- Reconfigurable Without Service Interruption
- Input Symbol Rate: 1Msym/s to 7.14Msym/s Independently Set for Each Channel
- Integrated QAM Mapper (16/32/64/128/256-QAM) Supports All ITU-T J.83-Defined Constellations
- Four CMOS Input Ports Support Up to 1024-QAM
Additional Features Ease RF Design
- Programmable Digital Predistortion
- High DAC Output Power 9dBm (CW) Eliminates Pre-amp
Low Power, Compact Solution
- 5.7W at 128 (6MHz) QAMs, f_S = 4.6Gsps
- 12mm x 17mm, 280-Ball FCBGA

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MAX5862 High-Density Downstream Cable QAM Modulator

The MAX5862 is an integrated, high-density, downstream cable QAM modulator, digital upconverter ...

Integrated Downstream Cable QAM Modulator
- High-Density: 8, 16, 24, or 32 QAM Channels
- 14-Bit 4.6Gsps RF-DAC
- DOCSIS 3.0 DRFI Compliant
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- RRC Filters Support ITU-T J.83 Annex A, B, and C
- 1MHz to 8MHz Channel Bandwidth
- Full Carrier Agility within Each of Four 192MHz Blocks
  - Block Agility within 950MHz Output Bandwidth
- Reconfigurable Without Service Interruption
- Input Symbol Rate: 1Msym/s to 7.14Msym/s
  - Independently Set for Each Channel
- Integrated QAM Mapper (16/32/64/128/256-QAM)
  - Supports All ITU-T J.83-Defined Constellations
- CMOS Input Port Supports Up to 1024-QAM
Additional Features Ease RF Design
- Programmable Digital Predistortion
- High DAC Output Power 9dBm (CW) Eliminates Pre-amp
Low Power, Compact Solution
- 4.2W at 32 (6MHz) QAMs, f_S = 4.6Gsps
- 12mm x 17mm, 280-Ball FCBGA

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

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MAX11947 4 Channel AISG Integrated Transceiver

The MAX11947 is an AISG v2.0 and v3.0-compliant, fully integrated modem with a 4:1 multiplexer f...

AISG v3.0 Compliant
Fully Integrated Modem with 4:1 Multiplexer Facilitates Connectivity Between 1 Modem and Up to 4 Ports
Receiver Wide Input Dynamic Range
- -23dBm to +5dBm into 50Ω
Adjustable Receiver Sensitivity Threshold from -20.5dBm to -15dBm
Adjustable Transmitter Output Level from -0.5dBm to +7.0dBm into 50Ω
AISG v3.0/v2.0 Compliant Output Emission Profile
Autodirection Output
No Need of Microcontrollers to Handle Bus Arbitration in Tower-Mounted Equipment
Support All AISG v2.0 Data Rates
- 9.6kbps (default) for AISG v3.0
- 38.4kbps and 115.2kbps for Backward Compatibility
Bandpass Filter Compliant with AISG v3.0 Protocol Centered on 2.176MHz
3.0V to 5.5V Voltage Supply
Independent Logic Supply
Small, 4mm x 4mm 20-Pin TQFN Package

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

Learn More Buy Now

MAX2223 Ultra-Wideband, Direct-Conversion, L-Band Satellite Tuner

The MAX2223 low-cost, direct-conversion tuner IC is de- signed for satellite set-top and very sm...

925MHz to 2175MHz Frequency Range
Monolithic VCO
- Low Phase Noise: -97dBc/Hz at 10kHz
- No Calibration Required
High Dynamic Range: -75dBm to 0dBm
1GHz RF Bandwidth Supported
Single +3.3V ±5% Supply
Low-Power Standby Mode
Address Pin for Multituner Applications
Differential I/Q Interface
I²C-Compatible, 2-Wire Serial Interface
Very Small, 5mm x 5mm, 28-Pin TQFN Package

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

Learn More Buy Now

MAX41470 290MHz to 960MHz ASK/FSK Receiver with SPI Interface

The MAX41470 is a high-performance, low-power receiver that is ideal for amplitude shift-keyed (...

Low Bill of Materials (BOM)
- No External Balun, No External Filter, etc.
- Single Low-Cost 16MHz External Crystal
Long Range with High Sensitivity
Low Power Consumption
- 9mA Operating Supply Current
- 10nA Power-Down Current
Self-Polling (Remote Wake-Up) for Reduced Power
- Preamble Detection with Interrupt Output
- Average Current as Low as 350μA
- Duty Cycle Less Than 1% Capable
- Fast Startup Time
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Adjusted Digital RSSI
Automatic Frequency Control (AFC)
Fast Frequency Switching Frac-N Synthesizer
33dB Calibrated Image Rejection
Passes ETSI Category 2 Blocking Requirements
±2.5kV HBM ESD Protection, ±4kV on LNA Input
Up to 200kbps Data Rate (NRZ)
1.8V to 3.6V Supply Voltage
-40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
4mm x 4mm, 12-TQFN with 0.8mm Pitch

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

Learn More Buy Now

MAX20340 Bidirectional DC Powerline Communication Management IC

The MAX20340 is a universal bidirectional DC powerline communication (PLC) management IC with a ...

Compact, Simple Solution for PLC
- Up to 166.7kbps Bit Rate
- 1.2A Charge Current in PLC Mode
- Automatic Detection of PLC Slave Presence
Flexible Configuration
- Single Resistor to Program
- PLC Master or Slave
- Dual or Single Slave Mode (Master Only)
- PLC Slave Address (Slave Only)
- I²C Address
Small Solution Size
- Space-Saving 0.4mm pitch, 9-Bump, 1.358mm x 1.358mm WLP

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

Learn More Buy Now

SC1905 698MHz to 3800MHz RF Power Amplifier Linearizer (RFPAL)

The SC1905 is a pin-compatible upgrade of the popular SC1894 RF PA linearizer (RFPAL) supporting...

RFin/RFout PA Linearizer SoC in Standard CMOS
- Fully Adaptive Correction
External Reference Clock Support:
- 10MHz, 13MHz, 15.36MHz, 19.2MHz, 20MHz, 26MHz, and 30.72MHz
Low Power Consumption: 1280mW
Frequency Range: 698MHz to 3800MHz
Input Signal Bandwidth: 5MHz to 100MHz
Packaged in 9mm x 9mm QFN Package
Operating Case Temperature: -40°C to +105°C
Fully RoHS Compliant, Green Materials
Ease of Use
- Integrated RFin/RFout Solution
- Reduced SW Development
Reduces System Power Consumption and OPEX
Reduces BOM Costs, Area, and Total Volume
- Smaller Power Supply, Heat Sink, and Enclosure
- Small Implementation Size (< 6.5cm²)

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

Learn More Buy Now

MAX5871 16-Bit, 5.9Gsps Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

The MAX5871 high-performance interpolating and modulating 16-bit 5.9Gsps RF DAC can directly syn...

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Wireless Communication Architectures
- Eliminates I/Q Imbalance and LO Feedthrough
- Enables Multi-Band RF Modulation
Direct RF Synthesis of 600MHz Bandwidth Up to 2.8GHz
- 5.898Gsps DAC Output Update Rate
- High-Performance 14-Bit RF DAC Core
- Digital Quadrature Modulator and NCO with 1Hz/10Hz/100Hz/1kHz/10kHz Resolution
- 5x/6x/6.67x/8x/10x/12x/13.33x/16x/20x/24x Interpolation
- Integrated Clock Multiplying PLL+VCO
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- 1, 2, or 4-Lane JESD204B Input Data Interface
  - Subclass-0 and Subclass-1 Compliant
  - Up to 10Gbps Per Lane
- Reference Clock for System Synchronization
- Multiple DAC Synchronization (Subclass-1)
- SPI Interface for Device Configuration

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

Learn More Buy Now

MAX5869 16-Bit, 5.9Gsps Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

The MAX5869 high-performance interpolating and modulating 16-bit 5.9Gsps RF DAC can directly syn...

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Communication Architectures
- Eliminates I/Q Imbalance and LO Feedthrough
- Enables Multi-Band RF Modulation
Direct RF Synthesis of 600MHz Bandwidth Up to 2.8GHz
- 5.898Gsps DAC Output Update Rate
- High-Performance 14-Bit RF DAC Core
- Digital Quadrature Modulator and NCO with 1Hz/10Hz/100Hz/1kHz/10kHz Resolution
- 5x/6x/6.67x/8x/10x/12x/13.33x/16x/20x/24x Interpolation
- Integrated Clock Multiplying PLL+VCO
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- 1, 2, or 4-Lane JESD204B Input Data Interface
  - Subclass-0 and Subclass-1 Compliant
  - Up to 10Gbps Per Lane
- Reference Clock for System Synchronization
- Multiple DAC Synchronization (Subclass-1)
- SPI Interface for Device Configuration

Download Data Sheet

Learn More Buy Now

MAX5857 16-Bit, 5.9Gsps Wideband Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

The MAX5857 high-performance, interpolating and modulating, 16-bit, 5.9Gsps RF DAC can directly ...

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Communication Architectures
- Eliminates I/Q Imbalance and LO Feedthrough
- Enables Multi-Band RF Modulation
Direct RF Synthesis of 1.2GHz Bandwidth
- 5.898Gsps DAC Output Update Rate
- High-Performance 14-Bit RF DAC Core
- Digital Baseband I/Q with 4x Interpolation
- Bypass Path Without Interpolation for Real RF
- Digital Quadrature Modulator+NCO for Full Agility
- Sub-1Hz NCO Resolution
- Integrated Clock Multiplying PLL+VCO
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- 3, 4, 5, or 6-Lane JESD204B Input Data Interface
- Subclass-0 Compliant
- Up to 9.8304Gbps Per Lane
- Divided Reference Clock Output
- SPI Interface for Device Configuration

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

Learn More Buy Now

MAX5860 Scalable High-Density Downstream Cable QAM Modulator

The MAX5860 is an integrated, high-density, downstream cable QAM modulator, digital upconverter ...

Integrated Downstream Cable QAM Modulator
- High-Density: Scalable Up to 128 QAM Channels
  - Factory Preset for 32, 48, 64, 96, or 128 QAM Channels
  - Soft-Key Field-Upgradeable in Steps of 8 QAMs*
- 14-Bit 4.6Gsps RF-DAC
- DOCSIS 3.0 DRFI Compliant
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- RRC Filters Support ITU-T J.83 Annex A, B, and C
- 1MHz to 8MHz Channel Bandwidth
- Full Carrier Agility within Each of Four 192MHz Blocks Block Agility within 950MHz Output Bandwidth
- Reconfigurable Without Service Interruption
- Input Symbol Rate: 1Msym/s to 7.14Msym/s Independently Set for Each Channel
- Integrated QAM Mapper (16/32/64/128/256-QAM) Supports All ITU-T J.83-Defined Constellations
- Four CMOS Input Ports Support Up to 1024-QAM
Additional Features Ease RF Design
- Programmable Digital Predistortion
- High DAC Output Power 9dBm (CW) Eliminates Pre-amp
Low Power, Compact Solution
- 5.7W at 128 (6MHz) QAMs, f_S = 4.6Gsps
- 12mm x 17mm, 280-Ball FCBGA

Download Data Sheet

Learn More Buy Now

MAX5862 High-Density Downstream Cable QAM Modulator

The MAX5862 is an integrated, high-density, downstream cable QAM modulator, digital upconverter ...

Integrated Downstream Cable QAM Modulator
- High-Density: 8, 16, 24, or 32 QAM Channels
- 14-Bit 4.6Gsps RF-DAC
- DOCSIS 3.0 DRFI Compliant
Highly Flexible and Configurable
- RRC Filters Support ITU-T J.83 Annex A, B, and C
- 1MHz to 8MHz Channel Bandwidth
- Full Carrier Agility within Each of Four 192MHz Blocks
  - Block Agility within 950MHz Output Bandwidth
- Reconfigurable Without Service Interruption
- Input Symbol Rate: 1Msym/s to 7.14Msym/s
  - Independently Set for Each Channel
- Integrated QAM Mapper (16/32/64/128/256-QAM)
  - Supports All ITU-T J.83-Defined Constellations
- CMOS Input Port Supports Up to 1024-QAM
Additional Features Ease RF Design
- Programmable Digital Predistortion
- High DAC Output Power 9dBm (CW) Eliminates Pre-amp
Low Power, Compact Solution
- 4.2W at 32 (6MHz) QAMs, f_S = 4.6Gsps
- 12mm x 17mm, 280-Ball FCBGA

Download Data Sheet Evaluation Kit

Learn More Buy Now

Reference Designs

MAX2769CEVKIT

Fully programmable, supports GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo systems in a single chip.

MAX2769CEVKIT

Fully programmable, supports GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo systems in a single chip.

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