19-2351; Rev 0; 4/02
Upstream CATV Amplifier
General Description
Features
ꢀ Single 5V Supply Operation
The MAX3505 programmable power amplifier is
designed for use in CATV upstream applications. The
MAX3505 drives 64dBmV (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
MAX3505 is internally matched for use with a 1:1 balun.
ꢀ Accurate Gain Control, ±±1d oꢀer 5ꢁ1d ꢂange
ꢀ Gain Programmable in 0.51d Steps
ꢀ -551dc Harmonic Distortion at ꢁ5MHz
ꢀ Low durst On/Off Transient
This device operates from a single 5VDC supply and
draws 285mA during transmit (100% duty cycle,
64dBmV out). The bias current is automatically adjust-
ed based on the output level to increase efficiency.
Additionally, the device can be disabled between
bursts to minimize noise and save power while still
maintaining a match at the output port. In addition, a
shutdown mode is available to disable all circuitry and
reduce current consumption to 5µA (typ).
Ordering Information
PAꢂT
TEMP ꢂANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3505EGP -40°C to +85°C 20 QFN-EP* (5mm × 5mm)
*EP = exposed pad
The MAX3505 is available in a 20-pin QFN package.
The device operates in the extended industrial temper-
ature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Applications
DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS and DVB Cable
Modems
Pin Configuration
OpenCable Set-Top Box
Telephony Over Cable
CATV Status Monitor
TOP VIEW
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS/OpenCable are trademarks of CableLabs.
Typical Operating Circuit
V
CC
1
2
3
4
5
15
V
CC
10
IN+
GND
IN-
14 OUT+
13 N.C.
12 OUT-
11 N.C.
SHDN
0.1µF
5V
CONTROL
LOGIC
15
14
9
2
V
CC
TXEN
IN+
MAX3505
1:1
0.001µF
0.001µF
OUT+
OUTPUT
+
GND
ANTI-ALIAS
FILTER
5V
INPUT
-
MAX3505
12
16
4
OUT-
IN-
0.1µF
0.1µF
1
4
+5V
0.1µF
V
CC
CEXT
GND
GND
5
6
QFN**
SDA
SCLK
CS
7
8
CONTROL
LOGIC
**NOTE: THE EXPOSED PAD MUST BE SOLDERED TO GROUND.
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