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MAX1473
315MHz/433MHz ASK Superheterodyne
Receiver with Extended Dynamic Range
General Description
Features
The MAX1473 fully integrated low-power CMOS
superheterodyne receiver is ideal for receiving amplitude-
shift-keyed (ASK) data in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency
range. Its signal range is from -114dBm to 0dBm. With few
external components and a low-current power-down mode,
it is ideal for cost- and power-sensitive applications typical
in the automotive and consumer markets. The chip consists
of a low-noise amplifier (LNA), a fully differential image-
rejection mixer, an on-chip phase-locked-loop (PLL) with
integrated voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), a 10.7MHz IF
limiting amplifier stage with received-signal-strength indicator
(RSSI), and analog baseband data-recovery circuitry. The
MAX1473 also has a discrete one-step automatic gain
control (AGC) that drops the LNA gain by 35dB when the RF
input signal is greater than -57dBm.
● Optimized for 315MHz or 433MHz ISM Band
● Operates from Single 3.3V or 5.0V Supplies
● High Dynamic Range with On-Chip AGC
● Selectable Image-Rejection Center Frequency
● Selectable x64 or x32 f /f
Ratio
LO XTAL
● Low 5.2mA Operating Supply Current
● < 2.5μA Low-Current, Power-Down Mode for Efficient
Power Cycling
● 250μs Startup Time
● Built-In 50dB RF Image Rejection
● Receive Sensitivity of -114dBm
Ordering Information
The MAX1473 is available in 28-pin TSSOP and 32-pin
thin QFN packages. Both versions are specified for the
extended (-40°C to +85°C) temperature range.
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
28 TSSOP
MAX1473EUI+
MAX1473ETJ+
Applications
32 Thin QFN-EP*
● Automotive Remote
Keyless Entry
● Security Systems
● Home Automation
● Local Telemetry
Systems
+ Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
● Garage Door Openers
● Remote Controls
● Wireless Sensors
Functional Diagram and Typical Application Circuit appear
at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
+
XTAL1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
28 XTAL2
AVDD
LNAIN
27 PWRDN
26 PDOUT
25 DATAOUT
+
LNASRC
AGND
N.C.
AGND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24 DATAOUT
23
24
V
DD5
V
DD5
MAX1473
LNAOUT
AVDD
23 DSP
LNAOUT
AVDD
22 DSP
21 N.C.
20 DFFB
19 OPP
18 DSN
17 DFO
22 DFFB
21 OPP
MAX1473
MIXIN1
MIXIN2
MIXIN1
MIXIN2
AGND
20 DSN
AGND 10
IRSEL 11
MIXOUT 12
DGND 13
DVDD 14
19 DFO
18 IFIN2
17 IFIN1
16 XTALSEL
15 AGCDIS
IRSEL
TSSOP
THIN QFN
19-2748; Rev 7; 1/19