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GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifier
MAX2659
General Description
Features
The MAX2659 high-gain, low-noise amplifier (LNA) is
designed for GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS applications.
Designed in Maxim’s advanced SiGe process, the
device achieves a 20.5dB gain and an ultra-low-noise
figure of 0.8dB while maximizing the input-referred 1dB
compression point and the 3rd-order intercept point at
-12dBm and -5dBm, respectively.
♦ High-Power Gain: 20.5dB
♦ Ultra-Low-Noise Figure: 0.8dB
♦ Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
♦ Low Supply Current: 4.1mA
♦ Wide Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 3.6V
♦ Low Bill of Materials
The MAX2659 operates from a +1.6V to +3.6V single
supply and consumes only 4.1mA. The shutdown fea-
ture in the device reduces the supply current to be less
than 1µA. The MAX2659 is available in a very small,
lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 1.5mm x 1.0mm x 0.75mm,
6-pin µDFN package.
♦ Small Footprint: 1.5mm x 1.0mm
♦ Thin Profile: 0.75mm
♦ Lead-Free and RoHS-Compliant Package
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Applications
Automotive Navigation
Location-Enabled Mobile Devices
Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)
Personal Navigation Device (PND)
Cellular Phones with GPS
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2659ELT+
MAX2659ELT/V+
6 µDFN
6 µDFN
Notebook PC/Ultra-Mobile PC
Recreational, Marine Navigation
Avionics
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram/Typical Application Circuit
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MAX2659
RFOUT
SHDN
GND
GND
RFIN
RF
OUTPUT
1
2
3
6
5
4
LOGIC
CONTROL
V
CC
V
CC
RF
BIAS
INPUT
L1
C2
C1
L1 = 6.8nH
C1 = 470pF
C2 = 33nF
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