
19-5029; Rev 0; 12/09
AISG Integrated Transceiver
           General Description
The MAX9947 is an AISG-compliant, fully integrated 
transceiver.
The MAX9947 receiver offers a typical dynamic range of 
20dB and integrates a bandpass filter that operates in the 
2.176MHz frequency with a narrow 200kHz bandwidth.
The MAX9947 transmitter integrates a bandpass filter 
that is compliant with the AISG spectrum emission profile. It can modulate OOK signals up to 115.2kbps. The 
output power can be varied with external resistors from 
+7dBm to +12dBm to compensate for loss in the external 
circuitry and cabling.
The MAX9947 also features a direction output to facilitate 
the RS-485 bus arbitration in tower-mounted equipment.
The MAX9947 is available in a small, 3mm x 3mm 16-pin 
TQFN and is rated for operation in the -40°C to +85°C 
temperature range.
                  Applications
Base Stations
Tower Equipment
                    Features
S Receiver Wide Input Dynamic Range
-15dBm to +5dBm in 50I
S
 Variable Transmitter Output Level from +7dBm to 
+12dBm
S
 AISG-Compliant Output Emission Profile
S
 Autodirection Output
S
 No Need of Microcontrollers to Handle Bus 
Arbitration in Tower-Mounted Equipment
S
 Supports All AISG Data Rates
9.6kbps 
38.4kbps 
115.2kbps
S
 Bandpass Filter Compliant with AISG Protocol 
Centered Around 2.176MHz
S
 3.0V to 5.5V Voltage Supply
S
 Independent Logic Supply
S
 Small, 3mm x 3mm 16-Pin TQFN Package
            Ordering Information
PART
MAX9947ETE+
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. 
*EP = Exposed pad. Connect EP to GND to enhance thermal 
dissipation.
TEMP 
RANGE
-40NC to 
+85NC
PIN-PACKAGE
16 Thin QFN-EP* AFH
TOP 
MARK
MAX9947
V
L
V
CC
XTAL1
XTAL2
TXIN
DIRMD1 
DIRMD2
DIR
RXOUT
GND
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DIRECTION 
DETECTION
STATE MACHINE
ANALOG 
SWITCH
RES BIAS
+7dBm TO +12dBm
REF
-15dBm
OOK
DEMODULATOR
1.5V
TXOUT
BANDPASS FILTER
SYNCOUT
MAX9947
RXIN
BANDPASS FILTER
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.