19-3969; Rev 1; 3/07
Quad-Channel, Ultra-Low-Noise Amplifier with
Digitally Programmable Input Impedance
General Description
Features
♦ High-Level Integration of 4 Channels
The MAX2034 four-channel, low-power, ultra-low-noise
preamplifier is designed for ultrasound and medical
instrumentation applications. Each low-noise amplifier
has a single-ended input, differential output, a highly
accurate 19dB fixed gain, and a wide -3dB bandwidth
of 70MHz. The high-gain accuracy of the amplifier
allows for exceptional channel-to-channel gain match-
ing, which is necessary for high-performance ultra-
sound-imaging applications. The MAX2034 also
includes an on-chip programmable input impedance
feature that allows the device to be compatible with a
variety of common source impedances ranging from
50Ω to 1kΩ. The input impedance of each amplifier
uses a feedback topology for active impedance match-
ing. The active input impedance matching feature
achieves an exceptionally low 2.2dB noise figure with a
source and input impedance of 200Ω.
♦ Digitally Programmable Input Impedance (R ) of
50Ω, 100Ω, 200Ω, and 1kΩ
♦ Integrated Input Clamp
IN
♦ Integrated Input-Damping Capacitor
♦ Ultra-Low 2.2dB Noise Figure at R = R = 200Ω
S
IN
♦ 70MHz, -3dB Bandwidth
♦ Low 58mW/Channel Power Dissipation
♦ HD2 of -68dBc at V = 1V and f = 5MHz for
OUT
P-P
IN
Exceptional Second Harmonic Imaging
Performance
♦ Two-Tone Ultrasound-Specific* IMD3 of -55dBc at
V
= 1V
and f = 5MHz for Exceptional
P-P IN
OUT
PW/CW Doppler Performance
♦ Quick Large-Signal Overload Recovery
♦ Single +5V Supply Operation
♦ Sleep Mode
The MAX2034 has excellent dynamic and linearity per-
formance characteristics optimized for all ultrasound-
imaging modalities including second harmonic 2D
imaging and continuous wave Doppler. The device
achieves a second harmonic distortion of -68dBc at
Applications
Ultrasound Imaging
V
OUT
= 1V and f = 5MHz, and an ultrasound-spe-
P-P IN
Sonar Signal Amplification
cific* two-tone third-order intermodulation distortion per-
formance of -55dBc at V = 1V and f = 5MHz.
OUT
P-P
IN
The MAX2034 is also optimized for quick overload
recovery for operation under the large input signal con-
ditions typically found in ultrasound input-buffer imag-
ing applications.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
The MAX2034 is available in a 48-pin thin QFN pack-
age with an exposed paddle. Electrical performance is
guaranteed over a 0°C to +70°C temperature range.
35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27
36
26
25
OUT4+
OUT4-
GND
37
38
24
23
V
CC
Ordering Information
22 GND
21 GND
GND 39
GND 40
TEMP
PIN-
PKG
PART
20
V
CC
V
41
42
RANGE
PACKAGE
CODE
CC
D2
19 D0
18 D1
48 Thin QFN-EP**
(7mm x 7mm)
MAX2034CTM+ 0°C to +70°C
MAX2034CTM 0°C to +70°C
T4877-4
T4877-4
T4877-4
T4877-4
MAX2034
PD 43
17
16
15
V
CC
V
CC
V
44
45
46
47
48
CC
CC
48 Thin QFN-EP**
(7mm x 7mm)
V
GND
GND
ZF1
IN1
48 Thin QFN-EP**
(7mm x 7mm)
14 INB4
13
MAX2034CTM+T 0°C to +70°C
MAX2034CTM-T 0°C to +70°C
INC4
48 Thin QFN-EP**
(7mm x 7mm)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
11
12
**EP = Exposed paddle.
+Denotes lead-free package.
T = Tape-and-reel package.
THIN QFN
*See the Ultrasound-Specific IMD3 Specification in the
Applications Information section.
Typical Application Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
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