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E V A L U A T I O N K I T A V A I L A B L E
MAX2686L/MAX2693L
GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifiers
with Integrated LDO
General Description
Features
The MAX2686L/MAX2693L 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 low noise figure while maxi-
mizing the input-referred 1dB compression point and the
3rd-order intercept point. Both devices include an internal
LDO ideal for battery-powered applications. For current-
sensitive applications, the MAX2693L achieves excellent
performance while consuming only 1.8mA current.
S High Power Gain: 19dB (MAX2686L)
S Low Noise Figure: 0.88dB (MAX2686L)
S Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
S Low Supply Current: 1.8mA (MAX2693L)
S Wide Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 4.2V
S Low Bill of Materials: One Inductor, Two
Capacitors
S Small Footprint: 0.86mm x 0.86mm
S 0.4mm Pitch WLP
The devices operate from a +1.6V to +4.2V single supply.
The optional shutdown feature in the devices reduces the
supply current to less than 20FA. 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).
Applications
Automotive Navigation
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)
Cellular Phones with GPS
Notebook PCs/Ultra-Mobile PCs
Recreational, Marine Navigation
Watches
Digital Cameras
Typical Operating Circuit
MAX2686L
MAX2693L
RFOUT
V
CC
RF
LDO
V
CC
A1
B1
A2
B2
OUTPUT
C2
R1
25kI
SHDN
OPTIONAL SHUTDOWN
C1
L1
RFIN
RF
GND
INPUT
MAX2686L MAX2693L
L1 = 7.3nH
C1 = 100nF
C2 = 10pF
L1 = 12nH
C1 = 100nF
C2 = 10pF
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