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MAX2692/MAX2695
WLAN/WiMAX Low-Noise Amplifiers
General Description
The MAX2692/MAX2695 low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) are
designed for WLAN/WiMAX
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applications. Designed
in Maxim’s advanced SiGe process, the devices
achieve high gain and low noise figure while maximizing
3rd-order intercept point.
The devices operate from a +1.6V to +3.6V single supply.
The optional shutdown feature in the devices reduces the
supply current to less than 10FA. The devices are avail-
able in a very small, lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 0.86mm
x 0.86mm x 0.65mm wafer-level package (WLP).
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2.5GHz WLAN (MAX2692)
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3.7GHz WiMAX (MAX2695)
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High-Power Gain: 18dB (MAX2692)
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Low Noise Figure: 1.1dB (MAX2692)
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High-Input-IP3: -3dBm (MAX2695)
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Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
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Low Supply Current: 4.0mA
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Low Bill of Materials: One Inductor, Two
Capacitors
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Small Footprint: 0.86mm x 0.86mm
Features
Applications
Smart Phones
Notebook PCs/Tablets
Industrial WLAN/WiMAX
Embedded Modules
Automotive
Ordering Information
appears at end of data sheet.
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to
www.maxim-ic.com/MAX2692.related.
Typical Operating Circuit
V
CC
C2
V
CC
A1
MAX2692
MAX2695
A2
RFOUT
RF
OUTPUT
R1
25kI
SHDN
OPTIONAL SHUTDOWN
RFIN
B1
B2
GND
RF
INPUT
C1
L1
MAX2692
L1 = 4.3nH
C1 = 100nF
C2 = 1nF
MAX2695
L1 = 3.3nH
C1 = 100nF
C2 = 100nF
WiMAX is a registered service mark of WiMAX Forum.
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
MAX2692/MAX2695
WLAN/WiMAX Low-Noise Amplifiers
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
V
CC
to GND..........................................................-0.3V to +3.9V
RFOUT to GND......................... -0.3V to (operating V
CC
+ 0.3V)
Maximum RF Input Power ............................................... +5dBm
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
WLP (derates 9.7mW/°C above +70°C) ......................776mW
Maximum Current into RF Input .........................................10mA
Operating Temperature Range .......................... -40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature .....................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range............................ -65°C to +160°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) ......................................+260°C
Note 1:
Refer to Application Note 1891:
Wafer-Level Packaging (WLP) and its Applications.
CAUTION!
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional opera-
tion of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX2692/MAX2695 EV kit, V
CC
= 1.6V to 3.6V, T
A
= -40NC to +85NC, no RF signals are applied. Typical values are at V
CC
= 2.85V
and T
A
= +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Digital Input Logic-High
Digital Input Logic-Low
SHDN
= high
MAX2692
MAX2695
1.2
0.45
CONDITIONS
MIN
1.6
TYP
2.85
4.0
4.0
10
MAX
3.6
UNITS
V
mA
µA
V
V
Shutdown mode, V
SHDN
= 0V
(Note 3)
(Note 3)
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX2692/MAX2695 EV kit, V
CC
= 1.6V to 3.6V, T
A
= -40NC to +85NC, MAX2692 f
RFIN
= 2.45GHz, MAX2695 f
RFIN
= 3.5GHz. Typical
values are at V
CC
= 2.85V and T
A
= +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
RF Frequency
MAX2692 (WLAN)
MAX2695 (WiMax)
V
CC
= 2.85V (Note 4)
Power Gain
V
CC
= 1.6V
Noise Figure
3rd-Order Input Intercept Point
Input 1dB Compression Point
Input Return Loss
V
CC
= 1.6V to 3.6V
(Note 5)
(Note 6)
MAX2692
MAX2695
MAX2692
MAX2695
MAX2692
MAX2695
MAX2692
MAX2695
MAX2692
MAX2695
MAX2692
MAX2695
13.5
11.1
13.2
10.9
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
2.45
3.5
18.2
15.6
18
15.6
1.1
1.2
-3
-3
-16
14.5
8.5
7.5
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
MAX
UNITS
GHz
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MAX2692/MAX2695
WLAN/WiMAX Low-Noise Amplifiers
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(MAX2692/MAX2695 EV kit, V
CC
= 1.6V to 3.6V, T
A
= -40NC to +85NC, MAX2692 f
RFIN
= 2.45GHz, MAX2695 f
RFIN
= 3.5GHz. Typical
values are at V
CC
= 2.85V and T
A
= +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Note 2:
Note
Note
Note
Note
3:
4:
5:
6:
MAX2692
MAX2695
MAX2692
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
17
14
32
MAX
UNITS
dB
dB
MAX2695
28
Min and max limits guaranteed by test at T
A
= +25°C and guaranteed by design and characterization at T
A
= -40°C and
T
A
= +85°C, unless otherwise noted.
Min and max limits guaranteed by test at T
A
= +25°C.
Min limit guaranteed by design and characterization.
Measured with the two tones located at 1MHz and 2MHz offset from the center of the band with -30dBm/tone.
Measured with a tone located at 2.45GHz for the MAX2692 and 3.5GHz for the MAX2695.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(MAX2692/MAX2695 EV kit. Typical values are at V
CC
= 2.85V, T
A
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX2692
INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY
MAX2692 toc01
GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
MAX2692 toc02
REVERSE ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY
MAX2692 toc03
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
1500
2000
2500
3000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
18
16
14
GAIN (dB)
10
8
6
4
2
0
12
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
1500
2000
2500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
3000
|S11| (dB)
3500
1500
2000
2500
3000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
3500
|S12| (dB)
3500
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY
MAX2692 toc04
0
-5
-10
|S22| (dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
1500
2000
2500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
3000
IN-BAND IIP3 vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
AND TEMPERATURE
MAX2692 toc05
0
-1
-2
IIP3 (dBm)
-3
-4
-5
-40°C
+85°C
+25°C
3500
-6
1.6
1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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MAX2692/MAX2695
WLAN/WiMAX Low-Noise Amplifiers
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(MAX2692/MAX2695 EV kit. Typical values are at V
CC
= 2.85V, T
A
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX2692
INPUT P1dB vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
AND TEMPERATURE
MAX2692 toc06
1dB GAIN DESENSE
vs. BLOCKER FREQUENCY
MAX2692 toc07
-10
-12
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
+85°C
-14
-16
-18
-20
-40°C
+25°C
0
-5
|BLOCKER POWER| (dBm)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
1500
2000
2500
3000
1.6
1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6
3500
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
BLOCKER FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAX2695
INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY
-1
-2
-3
GAIN (dB)
|S11| (dB)
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
-9
-10
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
4500
MAX2692 toc08
GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2500
3000
3500
4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
4500
MAX2692 toc09
0
18
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MAX2692/MAX2695
WLAN/WiMAX Low-Noise Amplifiers
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(MAX2692/MAX2695 EV kit. Typical values are at V
CC
= 2.85V, T
A
= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX2695
REVERSE ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY
MAX2692 toc10
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY
MAX2692 toc11
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
2500
3000
3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
4000
0
-5
-10
IN-BAND IIP3 vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
AND TEMPERATURE
MAX2692 toc12
0
-1
|S12| (dB)
|S22| (dB)
-2
-15
-20
-25
IIP3 (dBm)
+85°C
+25°C
-3
-4
-5
-40°C
-30
4500
2500
3000
3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
4000
4500
-6
1.6
1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
INPUT P1dB vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
AND TEMPERATURE
MAX2692 toc13
1dB GAIN DESENSE
vs. BLOCKER FREQUENCY
MAX2692 toc14
-10
-12
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
-14
-16
-18
-20
-40°C
0
-5
|BLOCKER POWER| (dBm)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
2500
3000
3500
4000
+85°C
+25°C
1.6
1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6
4500
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
BLOCKER FREQUENCY (MHz)
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