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MAX2686/MAX2688
GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifiers
General Description
Features
The MAX2686/MAX2688 low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) are
designed for GPS L1, Galileo, and GLONASS applica-
tions. Designed in Maxim’s advanced SiGe process, the
devices achieve high gain and ultra-low-noise figure while
maximizing the input-referred 1dB compression point and
the 3rd-order intercept point. The MAX2686 provides a
high gain of 19dB. The MAX2688 supplies 15dB of gain
while attaining higher linearity.
● High-Power Gain: 19dB (MAX2686)
● Ultra-Low-Noise Figure: 0.75dB (MAX2686)
● Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
● Low Supply Current: 4.1mA
● Wide Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 3.3V
● Low Bill of Materials: One Inductor, Two Capacitors
● Small Footprint: 0.86mm x 0.86mm
● Thin Profile: 0.65mm
The devices operate from a +1.6V to +3.3V single supply.
The optional shutdown feature in the devices reduces the
supply current to less than 10µA. The devices are avail-
able in a very small, lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 0.86mm
x 0.86mm x 0.65mm wafer-level package (WLP).
● 0.4mm-Pitch Wafer-Level Package (WLP)
Ordering Information
Applications
● Automotive Navigation
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
4 WLP
MAX2686EWS+T
MAX2688EWS+T
● Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)
● Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs)
● Cellular Phones with GPS
● Notebook PCs/Ultra-Mobile PCs
● Recreational, Marine Navigation
● Avionics
4 WLP
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape and reel.
● Watches
● Digital Cameras
Typical Application Circuit
MAX2686
MAX2688
RFOUT
V
CC
RF
V
CC
A1
B1
A2
B2
OUTPUT
C2
R1
25kΩ
SHDN
OPTIONAL SHUTDOWN
C1
L1
RFIN
RF
GND
INPUT
MAX2686
MAX2688
L1 = 6.8nH L1 = 6.2nH
C1 = 100nF C1 = 100nF
C2 = 10pF C2 = 10pF
19-5456; Rev 0; 8/10