Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

The MAX2674/MAX2676 are ultra-small, high-IP3, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) designed for GPS L1, Galileo, and GLONASS applications. Designed in Maxim's advanced SiGe process, the devices are also equipped with an autosensing feature for applications that enable the use of external antennas. These high-performance LNAs provide high gain and an ultra-low noise figure while optimizing the input-referred 2dB compression point and 3rd-order intercept point.The ultra-small size is ideal for front-end modules and receiver applications in cellular phones, smartphones, PDAs, PNDs, or other custom GNSS applications. The MAX2674/MAX2676 operate from a 1.6V to 3.6V single supply. The MAX2674 is optimized for high gain, while the MAX2676 is optimized for high linearity. A shutdown feature is present in both devices reducing the supply current to less than 10µA. The antenna port automatically senses when an external antenna is connected, eliminating the need for additional control circuitry while also providing improved short-circuit protection. The MAX2674/MAX2676 are available in an ultra-small, RoHS-compliant 0.86mm x 1.26mm x 0.64mm wafer-level package (WLP).ApplicationsCellular and SmartphonesFront-End SAW ModulesPersonal Navigation Devices (PNDs)Receiver ModulesRecreational, Marine NavigationTelematics (Asset Tracking and Management)

The MAX2674/MAX2676 are ultra-small, high-IP3, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) designed for GPS L1, Galileo, and GLONASS applications. Designed in Maxim's advanced SiGe process, the devices are also equipped with an autosensing feature for applications that enable the use of external antennas. These high-performance LNAs provide high gain and an ultra-low noise figure while optimizing the input-referred 2dB compression point and 3rd-order intercept point.The ultra-small size is ideal for front-end modules and receiver applications in cellular phones, smartphones, PDAs, PNDs, or other custom GNSS applications. The MAX2674/MAX2676 operate from a 1.6V to 3.6V single supply. The MAX2674 is optimized for high gain, while the MAX2676 is optimized for high linearity. A shutdown feature is present in both devices reducing the supply current to less than 10µA. The antenna port automatically senses when an external antenna is connected, eliminating the need for additional control circuitry while also providing improved short-circuit protection. The MAX2674/MAX2676 are available in an ultra-small, RoHS-compliant 0.86mm x 1.26mm x 0.64mm wafer-level package (WLP).ApplicationsCellular and SmartphonesFront-End SAW ModulesPersonal Navigation Devices (PNDs)Receiver ModulesRecreational, Marine NavigationTelematics (Asset Tracking and Management)

The MAX2678 GPS/GNSS front-end amplifier IC is designed for automotive and marine GPS/GNSS satellite navigation antenna modules, or for any application that needs to compensate for cable losses from the antenna to receiver. Two unconditionally stable low-noise amplifier stages provide the high gain and integrated I/O matching to minimize the need for external matching components and eliminate the need for additional gain stages. The IC features the option to place a bandpass ceramic or surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter between the two amplifier stages for improved immunity to out-of-band interferers. Additionally, a 3.4dB-gain step is provided to compensate for cable loss variation between different applications.The device is designed to operate across all GNSS frequency standards with a 35dB typical cascaded gain and a 25mA supply current. The two LNA stages allow the use of a wide range of GNSS filter types for maximum flexibility in system design. The final RF output pin, which drives the cable to the GNSS receiver, is also the power-supply connection that accepts a DC supply in the 3.0V to 5.25V range. Alternatively, the DC supply can be applied to pin 4.This GPS/GNSS front-end amplifier is available in a lead-free, 10-pin TDFN surface-mount package (3mm × 3mm). Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40°C to +105°C temperature range.ApplicationsActive AntennasIntegrated Automotive and Marine GPS Receivers

The MAX2679 and MAX2679B low-noise amplifiers (LNA) are designed for GPS L1, Galileo, and GLONASS applications. The devices achieve high gain and low noise figure while maximizing the input-referred 1dB compression point and the 3rd-order intercept point. The MAX2679 achieves excellent performance while consuming only 1mA supply current and providing 0.95dB noise figure. The MAX2679B achieves excellent performance while consuming only 650µA and providing 1.03dB noise figure.The MAX2679/MAX2679B operates from a +1.08V to +1.98V single supply. The devices are available in a very small, lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 0.83mm x 0.83mm wafer-level package (WLP).Design Solution: Empower Wearable Electronics by Turning Down the Current ›ApplicationsCellular Phones with GPSDigital CamerasGPS Front End ModulesNotebook PCs/Ultra-Mobile PCsRecreational NavigationTelematics (Asset Tracking and Management)WatchesWearables

The MAX2680/MAX2681/MAX2682 miniature, low-cost, low-noise downconverter mixers are designed for low-voltage operation and are ideal for use in portable communications equipment. Signals at the RF input port are mixed with signals at the local oscillator (LO) port using a double-balanced mixer. These downconverter mixers operate with RF input frequencies between 400MHz and 2500MHz, and downconvert to IF output frequencies between 10MHz and 500MHz.The MAX2680/MAX2681/MAX2682 operate from a single +2.7V to +5.5V supply, allowing them to be powered directly from a 3-cell NiCd or a 1-cell Lithium battery. These devices offer a wide range of supply currents and input intercept (IIP3) levels to optimize system performance. Additionally, each device features a low-power shutdown mode in which it typically draws less than 0.1µA of supply current. Consult theSelector Guidefor various combinations of IIP3 and supply current.The MAX2680/MAX2681/MAX2682 are manufactured on a high-frequency, low-noise, advanced silicon-germanium process and are offered in the space-saving 6-pin SOT23 package.Applications400MHz/900MHz/2.4GHz ISM-Band RadiosCell Phones/Cordless PhonesIEEE 802.11 and Wireless DataPersonal Communications Systems (PCS)Wireless Local Loop (WLL)

The MAX2680/MAX2681/MAX2682 miniature, low-cost, low-noise downconverter mixers are designed for low-voltage operation and are ideal for use in portable communications equipment. Signals at the RF input port are mixed with signals at the local oscillator (LO) port using a double-balanced mixer. These downconverter mixers operate with RF input frequencies between 400MHz and 2500MHz, and downconvert to IF output frequencies between 10MHz and 500MHz.The MAX2680/MAX2681/MAX2682 operate from a single +2.7V to +5.5V supply, allowing them to be powered directly from a 3-cell NiCd or a 1-cell Lithium battery. These devices offer a wide range of supply currents and input intercept (IIP3) levels to optimize system performance. Additionally, each device features a low-power shutdown mode in which it typically draws less than 0.1µA of supply current. Consult theSelector Guidefor various combinations of IIP3 and supply current.The MAX2680/MAX2681/MAX2682 are manufactured on a high-frequency, low-noise, advanced silicon-germanium process and are offered in the space-saving 6-pin SOT23 package.Applications400MHz/900MHz/2.4GHz ISM-Band RadiosCell Phones/Cordless PhonesIEEE 802.11 and Wireless DataPersonal Communications Systems (PCS)Wireless Local Loop (WLL)