19-2339; Rev 1; 3/02
Upstream CATV Amplifier
General Description
Features
ꢀ Single 3.3V Supply Operation
The MAX3503 programmable power amplifier is
designed for use in CATV upstream applications. The
MAX3503 drives 61dBmV (QPSK) into a 75Ω load when
driven with a 34dBmV nominal input signal. Both input
and output ports are differential, requiring that an exter-
nal balun be used at the output port. The variable gain
feature provides greater than 56dB of dynamic range,
which is controlled by an SPI™ 3-wire interface. Gain
control is available in 0.5dB steps. The device operates
over a frequency range of 5MHz to 65MHz. The
MAX3503 is internally matched for use with a 1:1 balun.
ꢀ Accurate Gain Control, ±±1d oꢀer ꢁ31d ꢂange
ꢀ Gain Programmable in 0.ꢁ1d Steps
ꢀ -ꢁꢁ1dc Harmonic Distortion at 6ꢁMHz
ꢀ Low durst On/Off Transient
ꢀ High Efficiency: ±82mW at 341dmV Out;
±6mW in Transmit-Disable Mo1e
This device operates from a single 3.3V DC supply and
draws 235mA during transmit (100% duty cycle,
61dBmV out). The bias current is automatically
adjusted, based on the output level to increase efficien-
cy. Additionally, the device can be disabled between
bursts to minimize noise and save power while main-
taining a match at the output port. A shutdown mode is
available to disable all circuitry and reduce current con-
sumption to 5µA (typ).
Ordering Information
PAꢂT
TEMP ꢂANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3503EGP -40°C to +85°C 20 QFN-EP* (5mm × 5mm)
*Exposed pad.
The MAX3503 is available in a 20-pin QFN package.
The device operates in the extended industrial temper-
ature range (-40°C to +85°C).
________________________Applications
Pin Configuration
DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS and DVB Cable
Modems
TOP VIEW
OpenCable Set-Top Box
Telephony Over Cable
CATV Status Monitor
GND
GND
V
CC
1
2
3
4
5
15
V
CC
IN+
GND
IN-
14 OUT+
13 N.C.
12 OUT-
11 N.C.
MAX3503
GND
GND
GND
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
QFN**
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
**NOTE: CORNER GND PINS AND THE EXPOSED PAD MUST BE
SOLDERED TO THE SUPPLY GROUND.
DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS/OpenCable are trademarks of
®
CableLabs .
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