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MAX7036

MAX7036

300MHz to 450MHz ASK Receiver with Internal IF Filter

Provides Excellent Receive Sensitivity, While Reducing the Overall
Component Count and System Cost

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Overview

Description

The MAX7036 low-cost receiver is designed to receive amplitude-shift-keyed (ASK) and on-off-keyed (OOK) data in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency range. The receiver has an RF input signal range of -109dBm to 0dBm.

The MAX7036 requires few external components and has a power-down pin to put it in a low-current sleep mode, making it ideal for cost- and power-sensitive applications. The low-noise amplifier (LNA), phase-locked loop (PLL), mixer, IF filter, received-signal-strength indicator (RSSI), and baseband sections are all on-chip. The MAX7036 uses a very-low intermediate frequency (VLIF) architecture. The MAX7036 integrates the IF filter on-chip and therefore eliminates an external ceramic filter, reducing the bill-of-materials cost. The device also contains an on-chip automatic gain control (AGC) that reduces the LNA gain by 30dB when the input signal power is large. The MAX7036 operates from either a 5V or a 3.3V power supply and draws 5.5mA (typ) of current.

The MAX7036 is available in a 20-pin thin QFN package with an exposed pad and is specified over the AEC-Q100 Level 2 (-40°C to +105°C) temperature range.
MAX7036: Typical Application Circuit MAX7036: Typical Application Circuit Enlarge+

Key Features

  • ASK/OOK Modulation
  • < 250µs Enable Turn-On Time
  • On-Chip PLL, VCO, Mixer, IF, Baseband
  • Low IF (200kHz Nominal)
  • 5.5mA DC Current
  • 1µA Standby Current
  • 3.3V/5V Operation
  • Small 20-Pin Thin QFN Package with an Exposed Pad
  • AEC-Q100 Qualified

Applications/Uses

  • Garage Door Openers
  • Home Automation
  • Low-Cost RKE
  • Remote Controls
  • Security Systems
  • Sensor Networks

Parametric Specs

Part NumberBand/ Freq.
(MHz)		Modulation ModeRX Sensitivity
(dBm)		Data Rate
(kbps)
max
MAX7036 300 to 450
ASK
OOK
-10966
See All ISM RF Receivers < 1GHz (7)
Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific and version-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.

Design Resources


MAX7036EVKIT: Evaluation Kit for the MAX7036

Technical Documents

Tutorial 5436 Getting Started with a Radio Design
Tutorial 5428 Squelch in ISM-RF Receivers
Tutorial 5426 Baseband Calculations for ISM-RF Receivers
Tutorial 5422 Crystal Calculations for ISM-RF Products
Tutorial 5417 How to Optimize an ISM Radio Frequency (RF) System
Tutorial 5300 RF Basics
Tutorial 5265 Design a Crystal Oscillator to Match Your Application
App Note 5142 Radio Link-Budget Calculations for ISM-RF Products
Tutorial 5100 General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs
Tutorial 4636 Avoid PC-Layout "Gotchas" in ISM-RF Products

Quality and Environmental Data

Product Reliability Reports: MAX7036.pdf 
Lead-Free Package Tin (Sn) Whisker Reports

Tools & Models

  • MAX7036 Gerber File

    • CAD Symbols and Footprints

  • MAX7036GTP+
  • MAX7036GTP+T
  • MAX7036GTP/V+
  • MAX7036GTP/V+T
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    Quality And Environmental

    Device   Fab Process   Technology   Sample size   Rejects   FIT at 25°C   FIT at 55°C  

    Note : The failure rates are summarized by technology and mapped to the associated material part numbers. The failure rates are highly dependent on the number of units tested.

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    Evaluation Board6317MAX7036EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX7036