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19-6004; Rev 0; 9/11
MAX2692/MAX2695
WLAN/WiMAX Low-Noise Amplifiers
General Description
The MAX2692/MAX2695 low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) are
designed for WLAN/WiMAXM 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 available in a very small, lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 0.86mm
x 0.86mm x 0.65mm wafer-level package (WLP).
Applications
Smart Phones
Notebook PCs/Tablets
Industrial WLAN/WiMAX
Embedded Modules
Automotive
Features
S 2.5GHz WLAN (MAX2692)
S 3.7GHz WiMAX (MAX2695)
S High-Power Gain: 18dB (MAX2692)
S Low Noise Figure: 1.1dB (MAX2692)
S High-Input-IP3: -3dBm (MAX2695)
S Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
S Low Supply Current: 4.0mA
S Low Bill of Materials: One Inductor, Two
Capacitors
S Small Footprint: 0.86mm x 0.86mm
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
MAX2692
INPUT
V
V
CC
C1
RF
CC
C2
L1
RFIN
MAX2695
A1 A2
B1 B2
MAX2692
L1 = 4.3nH
C1 = 100nF
C2 = 1nF
MAX2695
L1 = 3.3nH
C1 = 100nF
C2 = 100nF
RFOUT
RF
OUTPUT
R1
25kI
OPTIONAL SHUTDOWN
GND
SHDN
WiMAX is a registered service mark of WiMAX Forum.
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MAX2692/MAX2695
WLAN/WiMAX Low-Noise Amplifiers
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC to GND .......................................................... -0.3V to +3.9V
RFOUT to GND .........................-0.3V to (operating VCC + 0.3V)
Maximum RF Input Power ............................................... +5dBm
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
WLP (derates 9.7mW/°C above +70°C) ......................776mW
Maximum Current into RF Input .........................................10mA
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 operation 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, VCC = 1.6V to 3.6V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, no RF signals are applied. Typical values are at VCC = 2.85V
and TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Supply Voltage 1.6 2.85 3.6 V
Supply Current
Digital Input Logic-High (Note 3) 1.2 V
Digital Input Logic-Low (Note 3) 0.45 V
SHDN = high
Shutdown mode, V
SHDN
= 0V
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
MAX2692 4.0
MAX2695 4.0
10 µA
mA
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX2692/MAX2695 EV kit, VCC = 1.6V to 3.6V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, MAX2692 f
values are at VCC = 2.85V and TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RF Frequency
Power Gain
Noise Figure VCC = 1.6V to 3.6V
3rd-Order Input Intercept Point (Note 5)
Input 1dB Compression Point (Note 6)
Input Return Loss
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MAX2692 (WLAN) 2.45
MAX2695 (WiMax) 3.5
VCC = 2.85V (Note 4)
VCC = 1.6V
MAX2692 8.5
MAX2695 7.5
MAX2692 13.5 18.2
MAX2695 11.1 15.6
MAX2692 13.2 18
MAX2695 10.9 15.6
MAX2692 1.1
MAX2695 1.2
MAX2692 -3
MAX2695 -3
MAX2692 -16
MAX2695 14.5
= 2.45GHz, MAX2695 f
RFIN
= 3.5GHz. Typical
RFIN
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
MAX2692/MAX2695
WLAN/WiMAX Low-Noise Amplifiers
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(MAX2692/MAX2695 EV kit, VCC = 1.6V to 3.6V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, MAX2692 f
values are at VCC = 2.85V and TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
MAX2692 17
MAX2695 14
MAX2692 32
MAX2695 28
Note 2: Min and max limits guaranteed by test at TA = +25°C and guaranteed by design and characterization at TA = -40°C and
TA = +85°C, unless otherwise noted.
Note 3: Min and max limits guaranteed by test at TA = +25°C.
Note 4: Min limit guaranteed by design and characterization.
Note 5: Measured with the two tones located at 1MHz and 2MHz offset from the center of the band with -30dBm/tone.
Note 6: 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 VCC = 2.85V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX2692
= 2.45GHz, MAX2695 f
RFIN
= 3.5GHz. Typical
RFIN
dB
dB
INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
|S11| (dB)
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
1500 3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
300025002000
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY
0
-5
-10
-15
|S22| (dB)
-20
-25
-30
1500 3500
20
18
MAX2692 toc01
16
14
12
10
GAIN (dB)
8
6
4
2
0
1500 3500
FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY (MHz)
300025002000
MAX2692 toc04
-25
MAX2692 toc02
-30
-35
|S12| (dB)
-40
-45
300025002000
-50
1500 3500
IN-BAND IIP3 vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
AND TEMPERATURE
0
-1
-2
-3
IIP3 (dBm)
-4
-5
-6
1.6 3.6
+85°C
-40°C
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
REVERSE ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY
300025002000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
+25°C
MAX2692 toc05
3.43.23.02.82.62.42.22.01.8
MAX2692 toc03
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