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MAX2027
IF Digitally Controlled Variable-Gain Amplifier
Lowest Noise, Highest Linearity, SiGe Integrated DVGA for Base Stations
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Parametric specs for RF and IF Variable Gain Amplifiers
| Gain Control | Digital |
| # Channels | 1 |
| RF Freq. (MHz) (min) | 50 |
| RF Freq. (MHz) (max) | 400 |
| Digital Attenuation Range (dB) | 23 |
| Digital Attenuator Step Size (dB) | 1 |
| Gain (dB) (max) | 15.5 |
| Noise Figure (dB) | 4.7 |
| OIP3 (dBm) | 34.7 |
| OIP2 (dBm) | 42 |
| HD2 (dBc) | -44 |
| HD3 (dBc) | -68 |
| VCC (V) | 4.75 to 5.25 |
| ISUPPLY (mA) | 60 |
| Footprint (mm x mm) | 6.4 x 6.5 |
| Package/Pins | TSSOP/20 |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +85 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $6.05 @1k |
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Parameters
Parametric specs for RF and IF Variable Gain Amplifiers
| Gain Control | Digital |
| # Channels | 1 |
| RF Freq. (MHz) (min) | 50 |
| RF Freq. (MHz) (max) | 400 |
| Digital Attenuation Range (dB) | 23 |
| Digital Attenuator Step Size (dB) | 1 |
| Gain (dB) (max) | 15.5 |
| Noise Figure (dB) | 4.7 |
| OIP3 (dBm) | 34.7 |
| OIP2 (dBm) | 42 |
| HD2 (dBc) | -44 |
| HD3 (dBc) | -68 |
| VCC (V) | 4.75 to 5.25 |
| ISUPPLY (mA) | 60 |
| Footprint (mm x mm) | 6.4 x 6.5 |
| Package/Pins | TSSOP/20 |
| Oper. Temp. (°C) | -40 to +85 |
| Budgetary Price (See Notes) | $6.05 @1k |
Key Features
- 50MHz to 400MHz Frequency Range
- Variable Gain: -8dB to +15dB
- Output IP3: 35dBm (at All Gain Settings)
- Noise Figure: 4.7dB at Maximum Gain
- Digitally Controlled Gain with 1dB Resolution and ±0.05dB State-to-State Accuracy
Applications/Uses
- Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
- Broadband Systems
- Cellular Base Stations
- Receiver Gain Control
- Terrestrial Links
- Transmitter Gain Control
Description
The MAX2027 high-performance, digitally controlled variable-gain amplifier is designed for use from 50MHz to 400MHz.
The device integrates a digitally controlled attenuator and a high-linearity IF amplifier in one package. Targeted for IF signal chains to adjust gain either dynamically or as a one-time channel gain setting, the MAX2027 is ideal for applications requiring high performance. The attenuator provides 23dB of attenuation range with ±0.05dB state-to-state accuracy.
The MAX2027 is available in a thermally enhanced 20- pin TSSOP-EP package and operates over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
The device integrates a digitally controlled attenuator and a high-linearity IF amplifier in one package. Targeted for IF signal chains to adjust gain either dynamically or as a one-time channel gain setting, the MAX2027 is ideal for applications requiring high performance. The attenuator provides 23dB of attenuation range with ±0.05dB state-to-state accuracy.
The MAX2027 is available in a thermally enhanced 20- pin TSSOP-EP package and operates over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
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