19-0831; Rev 0; 6/07
2.4GHz Monolithic
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator for Automotive
MX2750UA
General Description
Features
The MAX2750AUA is a self-contained voltage-controlled
oscillator (VCO) intended for use over the 2370MHz
to 2470MHz frequency range. The IC combines a fully
integrated oscillator and output buffer in a miniature 8-pin
µMAX® package.
♦ Guaranteed Frequency Tuning Range:
2370MHz to 2470MHz
♦ On-Chip Tank Circuit
♦ Internally Matched Output Buffer Amplifier
♦ Low-Current Shutdown Mode
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Supply Voltage Range
♦ Miniature 8-Pin µMAX Package
♦ -40°C to +125°C Temperature Range
The inductor and varactor elements of the tank are inte-
grated on-chip, greatly simplifying application of the part.
The only required external components are a couple of
supply bypass capacitors. The IC provides direct connec-
tion to the VCO tuning voltage input and the VCO buffer
output. The tuning voltage input range is +0.4V to +2.4V,
and the oscillator frequency tuning range is factory adjust-
ed to provide guaranteed limits. The output signal is
buffered by an amplifier stage (internally matched to 50Ω)
to provide higher output power and isolate the device from
load impedance variations.
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
PKG
CODE
PART
TEMP RANGE
The MAX2750AUA operates over a +2.7V to +5.5V sup-
ply voltage range. Internal regulation of the oscillator sup-
ply voltage eliminates the need for an external LDO
regulator for the VCO. The IC also provides a digitally con-
trolled shutdown mode to permit implementation of
sophisticated power-supply management. In shutdown,
the supply current is reduced to less than 2µA.
MAX2750AUA+ -40°C to +125°C
8 μMAX
U8-1
+Denotes a lead-free package.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
________________________Applications
Automotive
2.4GHz ISM Band
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Typical Operating Circuit
BYP
GND
OUT
TUNE
GND
OSCILLATOR
CORE
OUT TO MIXER/
SYNTHESIZER
TUNE
V
CC1
MAX2750AUA
V
CC
V
CC2
SHDN
SHDN
BIAS
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