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MAX2112
Complete, Direct-Conversion
Tuner for DVB-S2 Applications
General Description
Features
● 925MHz to 2175MHz Frequency Range
The MAX2112 low-cost, direct-conversion tuner IC is
designed for satellite set-top and VSAT applications.
The IC is intended for 8PSK and Digital Video Broadcast
(DVB-S2) applications.
● Monolithic VCO
• Low Phase Noise: -97dBc/Hz at 10kHz
• No Calibration Required
The MAX2112 directly converts the satellite signals
from the LNB to baseband using a broadband I/Q
downconverter. The operating frequency range extends
from 925MHz to 2175MHz.
● High Dynamic Range: -75dBm to 0dBm
● Integrated Variable BW LP Filters: 4MHz to 40MHz
● Single +3.3V ±5% Supply
The device includes an LNA and an RF variable-gain
amplifier, I and Q downconverting mixers, and baseband
lowpass filters with programmable cutoff frequency control
and digitally controlled baseband variable-gain amplifiers.
Together, the RF and baseband variable-gain amplifiers
provide more than 80dB of gain control range. The IC is
compatible with virtually all DVB-S2 demodulators.
● Low-Power Standby Mode
● Address Pin for Multituner Applications
● Differential I/Q Interface
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● I C 2-Wire Serial Interface
● Very Small 28-Pin TQFN Package
The MAX2112 includes fully monolithic VCOs, as well
as a complete fractional-N frequency synthesizer.
Additionally, an on-chip crystal oscillator is provided
along with a buffered output for driving additional tuners
and demodulators. Synthesizer programming and device
configuration are accomplished with a 2-wire serial inter-
face. The IC features a VCO autoselect (VAS) function
that automatically selects the proper VCO. For multituner
applications, the device can be configured to have one
of two 2-wire interface addresses. A low-power standby
mode is available whereupon the signal path is shut
down while leaving the reference oscillator, digital inter-
face, and buffer circuits active, providing a method to
reduce power in single and multituner applications.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
28 Thin QFN-EP*
28 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX2112CTI+
MAX2112ETI+
*EP = Exposed paddle.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Pin Configuration/
Functional Diagram
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
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The MAX2112 is the most advanced DBS tuner available
today. The low noise figure eliminates the need for an
external LNA. A small number of passive components
are needed to form a complete DVB-S2 RF front-end
solution. The tuner is available in a very small 28-pin thin
QFN package.
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IDC+
VCC_RF2
VCC_RF1
1
2
3
DC OFFSET
CORRECTION
MAX2112
INTERFACE LOGIC
AND CONTROL
LPF BW
CONTROL
IOUT-
IOUT+
20
19
18
17
GND
RFIN
GC1
QOUT-
QOUT+
4
5
Applications
● DirecTV and Dish Network DBS
● DVB-S2
● VSATs
FREQUENCY
SYNTHESIZER
DIV2/DIV4
EP
VCC_LO
6
7
16 VCC_DIG
VCC_VCO
15
REFOUT
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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