EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
MAX2686L/MAX2693L
GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifiers
with Integrated LDO
General Description
Benefits and 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.
● High Power Gain: 19dB (MAX2686L)
● Low Noise Figure: 0.88dB (MAX2686L)
● Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
● Low Supply Current: 1.8mA (MAX2693L)
● Wide Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 4.2V
● Low Bill of Materials: One Inductor, Two Capacitors
● Small Footprint: 0.86mm x 0.86mm
● 0.4mm Pitch WLP
The devices operate from a +1.6V to +4.2V single sup-
ply. The shutdown feature reduces the supply current to
less than 20µA. The devices are available in a very small,
lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 0.86mm x 0.86mm x 0.65mm
wafer-level package (WLP).
Applications
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
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MAX2686L
MAX2693L
RFOUT
V
CC
RF
LDO
V
CC
C2
A1
B1
A2
B2
OUTPUT
R1
25kΩ
ENABLE = V
CC
SHDN = GND
C1
L1
RFIN
RF
GND
INPUT
MAX2686L MAX2693L
L1 = 7.3nH
C1 = 100nF
C2 = 10pF
L1 = 12nH
C1 = 100nF
C2 = 10pF
19-6258; Rev 1; 2/15