19-3469; Rev 0; 11/04
Single-Chip Global Positioning System
Receiver Front-End
General Description
Features
♦ Complete Single-Chip GPS Front-End Receiver
♦ Single-Ended or Differential Outputs at 1.023MHz
♦ Low 4.5dB Typical Noise Figure
The MAX2742 complete single-chip global positioning
system (GPS) RF front-end utilizes many innovative and
leading-edge RF CMOS design techniques. This high-
performance, state-of-the-art device consumes extreme-
ly low power and eliminates the need for costly SAW
and bulky discrete IF filters. The MAX2742 incorporates
a fully integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) and mixer, IF
section, digital sampler, and local oscillator synthesizer.
♦ No External IF SAW or Discrete Filters Required
♦ Very Low 32mW Power Consumption at +2.4V
The intended input signal for the MAX2742 is the L1
GPS signal 1.57542GHz. This device supports high-
accuracy output quantization, which delivers the best
performance obtainable for the GPS receiver. The
power consumption of the MAX2742 is as low as 32mW
at a +2.4V supply.
♦ Wide +2.4V to +3.6V Operational Supply Voltage
Range
♦ Extended -40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
The MAX2742 is available in a space-saving 48-pin
TQFP package and is specified for the extended (-40°C
to +85°C) temperature range.
Applications
Ordering Information
In-Vehicle Navigation Systems (IVNS)
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
Location-Based Services (PDAs and
Accessories)
MAX2742ECM
-40°C to +85°C
48 TQFP-EP*
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Recreational Handheld/Walkie Talkies
Geographical Information Systems (GISs)
Block Diagram/
Pin Configuration
Telematics (Vehicle, Asset Tracking, and
Inventory Management)
Emergency Roadside Assistance
Emergency Response Systems
Digital Cameras/Camcorders
Consumer Electronics
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
I.C.
I.C.
I.C.
I.C.
RBIAS
CBIAS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
CONTROL
BLOCK
BIAS
CP
V
DD
TCXO
BUFFER
PFD
DIV
V
DD
V
GND
GND
RFIN
GND
GND
DD
MAX2742
DIN
LNA
GND
CLKOUT2
DOUT
I.C.
IFSEL 10
I.C. 11
VGA
COMP
AGC
20
CLKOUT1
V
V
DD
12
DD
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
24
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