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Wireless and RF

Maxim supplies high-integration and building block level high-performance wireless and RF ICs. Our solutions address critical wireless and radio functions within the telecom, cable, and automotive markets.

RF Mixers and Vector Multipliers
Power Amplifier ICs
Low-Noise Amplifiers (LNAs)
PLLs and VCOs
RF Power Detectors
Attenuators and VGAs

I/Q Modulators and Demodulators
High-Speed Data Converters
RF Predistorters
RF Transceivers, Receivers, and Transmitters
Automotive Tuner ICs
ASIC Design Services

Also see:
Secure NFC Tags and RFID Readers

Featured

MAX2880
High-performance fractional/integer-N PLL synthesizer delivers wideband frequency coverage (250MHz to 12.4GHz)

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MAX2870EVKIT
Ultra-wideband PLL frequency synthesizer with integrated VCOs and better EVM performance. Evaluation Kit available.

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Resources

Product Tree

New Products

MAX41460
300MHz–960MHz ASK and (G)FSK Transmitter with SPI Interface

Low Implementation Cost
Increased Range, Data Rates, and Security
Extend Battery Life with Low Supply Current

MAX5855EXE
16-Bit, 4.9Gsps Wideband Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Communication Architectures

Direct RF Synthesis of 1GHz Bandwidth

Flexible and Configurable
Divided Reference Clock Output
SPI Interface for Device Configuration

MAX5855EXE+T
16-Bit, 4.9Gsps Wideband Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Communication Architectures

Direct RF Synthesis of 1GHz Bandwidth

Flexible and Configurable
Divided Reference Clock Output
SPI Interface for Device Configuration

MAX5855
16-Bit, 4.9Gsps Wideband Interpolating and Modulating RF DAC with JESD204B Interface

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Communication Architectures

Direct RF Synthesis of 1GHz Bandwidth

Flexible and Configurable
Divided Reference Clock Output
SPI Interface for Device Configuration

MAX41464
300MHz–960MHz (G)FSK Transmitter with I²C Interface

Low Implementation Cost
Increased Range, Data Rates, and Security
Extend Battery Life with Low Supply Current

MAX41463
300MHz–960MHz (G)FSK Transmitter with I²C Interface

Low Implementation Cost
Increased Range, Data Rates, and Security
Extend Battery Life with Low Supply Current

MAX2771
Multiband Universal GNSS Receiver

Multi-Constellation Support
Multiband Support
Programmable IF Bandwidths of 2.5MHz, 4.2MHz, 8.7MHz, 16.4MHz, 23.4MHz, 36MHz

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

Simplifies RF Design and Enables New Communication Architectures
Direct RF Synthesis of 1.2GHz Bandwidth
Highly Flexible and Configurable

MAX3521
DOCSIS 3.0 Upstream Amplifier

+5V Supply Voltage
Ultra-Low 25mW Dissipation in Transmit-Disable Mode
63dB Gain-Control Range in 1dB Steps

Reference Designs

Type	ID	Title
Reference Circuit	5390	LFRD014: Tube Motor Receiver Reference Design
Reference Circuit	5387	QAM Reference Design Using the MAX5880 Modulator and MAX5882 RF DAC
Reference Circuit	5366	LFRD001: MAX1472/MAX1473/MAXQ610 Remote Keyless Entry Reference Design
Reference Circuit	5364	Femtocell Radio Reference Designs Using the MAX2550–MAX2553 Transceivers
Reference Circuit	5150	Simple Wireless Temperature Monitor Also Has Data-Logging Capabilities
Reference Circuit	463	REP019: Tuned Dual-Band Front-End CDMA IC with Single 110MHz IF
Reference Circuit	459	REP020: Dual-Band Dual-Mode FE IC with Common 210MHz IF
Reference Circuit	458	REP021: Front end for 2.5GHz GlobalStar +IS-95
Reference Circuit	457	REP018: Dual-Band Dual-Mode Front-End IC with Common 183.6MHz IF
Reference Circuit	453	REP005: Tuned Front End for Dual-Band CDMA for Use with Low-Cost 85MHz IF SAWs
Reference Circuit	451	REP023: 3.5GHz Upconverter from 350MHz Achieves 9dB Gain and 1.3dBm IIP3
Reference Circuit	448	REP017: Dual-Band Triple-Mode IC Uses 183MHz for both CDMA and AMPS IFs
Reference Circuit	446	REP015: Dual-Path CDMA PA Tuned for High Linearity
Reference Circuit	445	REP010: Dual-band IS-136 FE IC at 183MHz IF
Reference Circuit	444	REP007: Cellular Front-End IC Drives IFR3100 IF Demodulator
Reference Circuit	443	REP008: Dual-Band Front-End IC Tuned for CDMA, PCS, and AMPS at a Common 85MHz Low IF
Reference Circuit	442	REP002: Dual-Band IS-136 TDMA RF Front-End Needs no Special Components
Reference Circuit	441	REP001: AMPS FM Mixer Trades Off IIP3 for Gain
Reference Circuit	4279	MAX2769 GPS Reference Design
Reference Circuit	4278	DVB-T Receiver Reference Design with the MAX3580
Reference Circuit	4276	WLAN Reference Design with the MAX2830
Reference Circuit	4275	GPS USB Reference Design with the MAX2769
Reference Circuit	4274	WiBro Reference Design with the MAX2837
Reference Circuit	4178	DVB-S Half-NIM Tuner Reference Design Uses the MAX2120 Tuner
Reference Circuit	4175	MAX3541 DVB-T/PAL Tuner
Reference Circuit	4174	MAX2165 DMB-TH USB Dongle Reference Design
Reference Circuit	4173	MAX3580 DVB-T Reference Design
Reference Circuit	4172	MAX2160 ISDB-T Reference Design
Reference Circuit	4171	Transmitter Reference Design for a 900MHz Full-Duplex Radio
Reference Circuit	4156	Reference Design for an 802.11b/g RF Front-End Module Using the MAX2830
Reference Circuit	4154	MAX2170/MAX2171 DAB/T-DMB Reference Design
Reference Circuit	1088	REP014: CDMA PA provides -45dBc ACPR at +28.5dBm

Reference Designs

Trainings & Videos

Fundamentals of RF and Wireless Communications
38:44 min
May 2018

Trainings & Videos