19-1470; Rev 0; 4/99
9 0 0 MHz IS M-Ba n d , 2 5 0 m W P o w e r Am p lifie rs
w it h An a lo g o r Dig it a l Ga in Co n t ro l
/MAX23
Ge n e ra l De s c rip t io n
Fe a t u re s
The MAX2232/MAX2233 low-voltage, silicon RF power
amplifiers (PAs) are designed for use in the 900MHz
ISM band. They 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-Ion battery. The devices
typically deliver 250mW (+24dBm) of output power at
915MHz from a s ing le + 3.6V s up p ly, or 150mW
(+22dBm) from a single +2.7V supply. At +24dBm out-
put power, power-added efficiency (PAE) is 44%.
♦ 800MHz to 1000MHz Frequency Range
♦ 250mW (+24dBm) Output Power at 915MHz from
+3.6V Supply
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
♦ 44% Power-Added Efficiency
♦ 24dB Power Gain
♦ 24dB Analog Gain-Control Range (MAX2232)
The MAX2232/MAX2233 provide 24dB of gain, which is
adjustable over a continuous 24dB span via the analog
gain-control pin of the MAX2232 or in two 10dB steps
via the 2-bit programmable gain-control DAC of the
MAX2233. An external capacitor sets the RF output
power envelope ramp time, reducing spurious emis -
sions during power-up and power-down by providing a
gradual change in output power (MAX2232).
♦ Three Levels of Digitally Programmed Power Gain
in 10dB Steps (MAX2233)
♦ Programmable RF Power Envelope Ramping
(MAX2232)
♦ Thermal Shutdown
♦ Programmable Thermal Shutdown Timeout Period
♦ 0.2µA Low-Power Shutdown Mode
♦ Low ∆VWSR in Standby and Shutdown Modes
The MAX2232/MAX2233 feature a low-power shutdown
mode, which typically draws less than 1µA of supply
current, saving power during “idle slots” in time-division
multiple-access (TDMA) systems. The ∆VSWR of the RF
input in shutdown mode relative to normal operation is
1.2:1. The devices also feature a thermal shutdown
function, enabling the PA to protect itself from excessive
temperature conditions that could damage the IC. A
capacitor to ground limits thermal cycling by setting a
thermal shutdown timeout period.
Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 PQSOP
MAX2232EEE
MAX2233EEE
16 PQSOP
The MAX2232/MAX2233 are available in a space-sav-
ing, thermally enhanced 16-pin power-QSOP (PQSOP)
package.
P in Co n fig u ra t io n
Ap p lic a t io n s
900MHz ISM Band
TOP VIEW
Digital Cordless Phones
Wireless Data
RFIN
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16 V
CC
15 GND
FM Analog Transmitters
868MHz European ISM Band
SHDN (D1)
CTRL (D0)
GND
14 RAMP+ (N.C.)
13 RAMP- (N.C.)
MAX2232
MAX2233
12
11
V
CC
GND
V
CC
GND
10 TSET
N.C.
RFOUT
9
Functional Diagram appears at end of data sheet.
PQSOP
GROUND OF OUTPUT STAGE CONNECTED TO PACKAGE SLUG.
( ) ARE FOR MAX2233.
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