General Description
The MAX2059 high-linearity digital-variable-gain amplifier
(DVGA) is designed to provide 56dB of total gain range
and typical output IP3 and output P1dB levels of
+31.8dBm and +18.4dBm, respectively. The device is
ideal for a variety of applications, including single and
multicarrier 1700MHz to 2200MHz DCS 1800/PCS 1900
EDGE, cdma2000®, WCDMA/UMTS, and TD-SCDMA
base stations. The MAX2059 yields a high level of component integration, which includes two 5-bit digital
attenuators, a two-stage driver amplifier, a loopback
mixer, and a serial interface to control the attenuators.
The MAX2059 is pin compatible with the MAX2058
700MHz to 1200MHz DVGA, facilitating an easy
design-in for applications where a common PC board
layout is used for both frequency bands.
The MAX2059 is available in a 40-pin thin QFN package with an exposed paddle. Electrical performance is
guaranteed over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
DCS 1800/PCS 1900 EDGE Base-Station
Transmitters and Power Amplifiers
cdmaOne™ and cdma2000 Base-Station
Transmitters and Power Amplifiers
WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, and Other 3G Base-Station
Transmitters and Power Amplifiers
Transmitter Gain Control
Receiver Gain Control
Broadband Systems
Automatic Test Equipment
Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication
Systems
Microwave Terrestrial Links
Features
♦ +31.8dBm Typical Output IP3
♦ +18.4dBm Typical Output 1dB Compression Point
♦ 1700MHz to 2200MHz RF Frequency Range
♦ 700MHz to 1200MHz RF Frequency Range
(MAX2058)
♦ 10.9dB Typical Small-Signal Gain
♦ Includes Two Independent 5-Bit Digital Attenuator
Stages, Yielding 56dB of Total Gain-Control
Range with 1dB Steps
♦ 3-Wire SPI™/MICROWIRE™ Compatible
♦ Integrated Loopback Mixer for Tx/Rx Self-
Diagnostics
♦ +5V Single-Supply Operation
♦ External Current-Setting Resistors for Scalable
Device Power
♦ Lead-Free Package Available
MAX2059
1700MHz to 2200MHz High-Linearity,
SPI-Controlled DVGA with Integrated Loopback Mixer
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Ordering Information
19-0566; Rev 0; 7/06
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
*EP = Exposed paddle.
+Denotes lead-free package.
T = Tape-and-reel.
Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram appears at end of data
sheet.
cdma2000 is a registered trademark of Telecommunications
Industry Association.
cdmaOne is a trademark of CDMA Development Group.
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.