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MAX2612–MAX2616

40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers

Typical Application Circuits

19-6309; Rev 2; 7/14

Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.

For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,

refer to www.maximintegrated.com/MAX2612.related.

EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE

General Description

The MAX2612–MAX2616 is a family of high-performance

broadband gain blocks designed for use as a PA predriv-

er, low-noise amplifier, or as a cascadable 50I amplifier

with up to +19.5dBm output power. These devices are

suited for many applications that include cellular infra-

structure, private or commercial microwave radios, and

CATV or cable modems. The operating frequency range

extends from 40MHz to 4000MHz. The amplifier operates

on a +3V to a +5.25V supply with input and output ports

internally matched to 50I. The device family is available

in a pin-to-pin compatible, compact 2mm x 3mm TDFN

lead-free package.

Applications

Cellular Infrastructure

Microwave Radio

Wireless LAN

Test and Measurement

Features

U Extremely Flat Frequency Response

 < 0.5dB, 1GHz to 4GHz

U Low Noise Figure: 2.0dB at f

RFIN

= 2.0GHz

U 40MHz to 4000MHz Frequency Range

U Industry’s Highest Max P

Rating

U Large OIP3 Ranges

 MAX2615/MAX2616: +37dBm

 MAX2612: +35.2dBm

 MAX2613: +31.2dBm

 MAX2614: +30dBm

U Output P1dB: +19.5dBm (MAX2615/MAX2616)

U High Gain: 18.6dB

U Shutdown Mode (MAX2612/MAX2613/

MAX2614/MAX2616)

U Adjustable Bias Current for Improved OIP3

(MAX2615)

U 3.0V to 5.25V Supply Range

U Compact 2mm x 3mm TDFN Package

U Industry-High ESD Rating: 2.5kV HBM

RFIN RFOUT

220nH

470pF10nF

3V TO 5.25V

10µF

0.01µF 0.01µF

N.C.

EN/BIAS

GND

MAX2612

MAX2613

MAX2614

MAX2616

RFIN RFOUT

220nH

470pF10nF

3V TO 5.25V

10µF

0.01µF 0.01µF

EN/BIAS

GND

MAX2615

21.5kI

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at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.

Summary of content (10 pages)

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EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers General Description The MAX2612–MAX2616 is a family of high-performance broadband gain blocks designed for use as a PA predriver, low-noise amplifier, or as a cascadable 50I amplifier with up to +19.5dBm output power. These devices are suited for many applications that include cellular infrastructure, private or commercial microwave radios, and CATV or cable modems.
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS VCC,EN/RBIAS, RFOUT to GND ..........................-0.3V to +6.0V Maximum Input Power (RFIN)........................................ +20dBm Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC) TDFN (derates 16.7mW/NC above +70NC)..............1333.3mW Operating Temperature Range........................... -40NC to +85NC Junction Temperature......................................................+150NC Storage Temperature Range........
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VCC = +5V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VCC = +5V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2612 /MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC .) MAX2616 SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE 80 VCC = 4V 79 79 100 50 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) MAX2613 GAIN vs. FREQUENCY MAX2614 GAIN vs. FREQUENCY MAX2612 toc07 EN PIN UNCONNECTED 16 15 14 17 16 15 2000 3000 4000 5000 FREQUENCY (MHz) MAX2616 GAIN vs.
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2612 /MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC .) 16 15 13 EN PIN UNCONNECTED 0 50 VCC = 3V 16 15 13 12 12 -50 100 -50 VCC = 5V EN PIN UNCONNECTED OIP3 (dBm) 35 TA = +85°C TA = +25°C 30 3 4 3 4 TA = -40°C 35 OIP3 (dBm) 30 VCC = 5V EN PIN UNCONNECTED 3 4 MAX2612 OP1dB vs.
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (MAX2612 /MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC .) 15 14 13 TA = +25°C 11 4 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) TA = -40°C MAX2615 2.5 2.3 MAX2612 MAX2616 2.1 1.9 MAX2613 1.5 3 4 10 100 MAX2614 10k -20 -30 MAX2616 MAX2612 -40 MAX2615 10 100 1k 10k FREQUENCY (MHz) MAX2615 RBIAS RESISTANCE vs.
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers Pin Configuration TOP VIEW GND RFOUT GND VCC 8 7 6 5 MAX2612–MAX2616 EP + 1 2 GND RFIN 3 4 GND EN/RBIAS TDFN Pin Description PIN NAME 1, 3, 6, 8 GND Ground. Connect to PCB ground plane. 2 RFIN RF Input. Connect to an RF source through a 0.01FF DC-blocking capacitor. Internally matched to 50I. 4 EN/RBIAS Enable (MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2616).
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers Detailed Description Adjustable Bias Control for the MAX2615 While the MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2616 are fixed biased for ease of use, the MAX2615 allows the current to be controlled by an external bias resistor connected from RBIAS (pin 4) to ground. In this configuration, the MAX2615 can be used over a range of current settings with an upper limit of ~150mA for an RBIAS of 10kI and a lower limit of 37.5mA for an RBIAS of 69kI.
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MAX2612 –MAX2616 40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers Revision History REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE 0 5/12 Initial release 1 2/14 Revised Electrical Characteristics notes and added the automotive package to the Ordering Information 4, 9 2 7/14 Fixed Typical Operating Characteristics error and Pin Description 6, 8 DESCRIPTION PAGES CHANGED — Maxim Integrated cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim Integrated product.