19-2092; Rev 0; 7/01
Upstream CATV Amplifier with
On-Chip Anti-Alias Filter
General Description
Features
The MAX3507 is a variable-gain power amplifier for use
in CATV upstream transmitters. The variable-gain fea-
ture has 55dB of dynamic range and is controlled by a
3-wire SPI™ bus. The device is capable of generating
+64dBmV output (16QAM/QPSK) when driven with a
+34dBmV nominal input signal. The on-chip anti-alias
lowpass filter with 75MHz cutoff frequency saves sys-
tem design cost and space. The optional positive slope
generator provides system design flexibility.
ꢀ Built-In 5th-Order Elliptic Anti-Aliasing Filter
ꢀ 5MHz to 65MHz Operation
ꢀ 55dB Gain Control Range
ꢀ Optional Positive Slope Generator
ꢀ 55dB Spurious-Free Dynamic Range Over
Transmit Band
The device operates from a single +5V supply and
draws 220mA nominal during transmit at max gain
(100% duty cycle). For burst-type transmissions, the
device is shut off between bursts to minimize noise and
save power while still maintaining a match at the output.
The device is optimized for high linearity with harmonic
levels below -55dBc.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3507EGI
-40°C to +85°C
28 QFN
The MAX3507 is available in a 28-pin QFN package
and operates over the extended industrial temperature
range (-40°C to +85°C).
Applications
Cable Modem Upstream Transmitter
Set-Top Box Upstream Transmitter
Telephony Over Cable
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
V
CC
V
CC
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
BIASF
DC+
DC-
TXEN
1
2
3
4
21
20
19
18
V
CC
BIAS
CIRCUIT
N.C.
OUT+
5-POLE
ELLIPTIC
FILTER
OPTIONAL
EQUALIZER
GND
OUT-
4:1
V
CC
IMPEDANCE
RATIO
V
CC
17 N.C.
5
6
7
GAIN
SERIAL DATA
CONTROL
CEXT
16
IN+
IN-
MAX3507
15 N.C.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
V
CC
DIGITAL
CONTROL
LINES
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
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