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MAX2223
Ultra-Wideband, Direct-Conversion, L-Band
Satellite Tuner
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX2223 low-cost, direct-conversion tuner IC is de-
signed for satellite set-top and very small aperture termi-
nal (VSAT) applications. The device directly converts the
satellite signals from the LNB to baseband using a broad-
band I/Q downconverter. The operating frequency range
extends from 925MHz to 2175MHz.
● 925MHz to 2175MHz Frequency Range
● Monolithic VCO
• Low Phase Noise: -97dBc/Hz at 10kHz
• No Calibration Required
● High Dynamic Range: -75dBm to 0dBm
● 1GHz RF Bandwidth Supported
● Single +3.3V ±5% Supply
The device includes an LNA and an RF variable-gain am-
plifier, I and Q down-converting mixers, and baseband
amplifiers. The RF variable-gain amplifier provides more
than 70dB of gain control range. The device supports an
RF bandwidth of 1GHz.
● Low-Power Standby Mode
● Address Pin for Multituner Applications
● Differential I/Q Interface
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● I C-Compatible, 2-Wire Serial Interface
● Very Small, 5mm x 5mm, 28-Pin TQFN Package
The device includes fully monolithic VCOs, as well as a
complete fractional-N frequency synthesizer. Additional-
ly, an on-chip crystal oscillator is provided along with a
buffered output for driving additional tuners and demod-
ulators. Synthesizer programming and device configura-
tion are accomplished with a 2-wire serial interface. The IC
features a VCO auto-select (VAS) function that automati-
cally 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 avail-
able whereupon the signal path is shutdown while leaving
the reference oscillator, digital interface, and buffer circuits
active, providing a method to reduce power in single and
multituner applications.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
A small number of passive components are needed to
form a complete broadband satellite tuner DVB-S2 RF
front-end solution. The tuner is available in a very small,
5mm x 5mm, 28-pin TQFN package.
Applications
● VSATs
19-100597; Rev 1; 9/20