19-2288; Rev 1; 7/02
2.5GHz 45dB RF-Detecting Controllers
General Description
Features
ꢀ Complete RF-Detecting PA Controllers
The MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 low-cost, low-power
logarithmic amplifiers are designed to control RF power
amplifiers (PA) operating in the 0.1GHz to 2.5GHz fre-
quency range. A typical dynamic range of 45dB makes
this family of log amps useful in a variety of wireless appli-
cations including cellular handset PA control, transmitter
power measurement, and RSSI for terminal devices.
Logarithmic amplifiers provide much wider measurement
range and superior accuracy to controllers based on
diode detectors. Excellent temperature stability is
achieved over the full operating range of -40°C to +85°C.
ꢀ Variety of Input Ranges
MAX4000: -58dBV to -13dBV
(-45dBm to 0dBm in 50Ω)
MAX4001: -48dBV to -3dBV
(-35dBm to +10dBm in 50Ω)
MAX4002: -43dBV to +2dBV
(-30dBm to +15dBm in 50Ω)
ꢀ Frequency Range from 100MHz to 2.5GHz
ꢀ Temperature Stable Linear-in-dB Response
ꢀ Fast Response: 70ns 10dB Step
ꢀ 10mA Output Sourcing Capability
ꢀ Low Power: 17mW at 3V (typ)
The choice of three different input voltage ranges elimi-
nates the need for external attenuators, thus simplifying
PA control-loop design. The logarithmic amplifier is a volt-
age-measuring device with a typical signal range of
-58dBV to -13dBV for the MAX4000, -48dBV to -3dBV for
the MAX4001, and -43dBV to +2dBV for the MAX4002.
ꢀ Shutdown Current 30µA (max)
The input signal for the MAX4000 is internally AC-coupled
using an on-chip 5pF capacitor in series with a 2kΩ input
resistance. This highpass coupling, with a corner at
16MHz, sets the lowest operating frequency and allows
the input signal source to be DC grounded. The
MAX4001/MAX4002 require an external coupling capaci-
tor in series with the RF input port. These PA controllers
feature a power-on delay when coming out of shutdown,
holding OUT low for approximately 5µs to ensure glitch-
free controller output.
ꢀ Available in an 8-Bump UCSP and a Small 8-Pin
µMAX Package
Ordering Information
PIN-
PACKAGE
TOP
MARK
PART
TEMP RANGE
ABF
—
MAX4000EBL-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX4000EUA -40°C to +85°C
MAX4001EBL-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX4001EUA -40°C to +85°C
MAX4002EBL-T -40°C to +85°C
MAX4002EUA -40°C to +85°C
8 UCSP-8
8 µMAX
The MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 family is available in
an 8-pin µMAX package and an 8-bump chip-scale pack-
age (UCSP™). The device consumes 5.9mA with a 5.5V
supply, and when powered down the typical shutdown
current is 13µA.
ABE
—
8 UCSP-8
8 µMAX
ABD
—
8 UCSP-8
8 µMAX
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Applications
Transmitter Power Measurement and Control
TSSI for Wireless Terminal Devices
Cellular Handsets (TDMA, CDMA, GPRS, GSM)
RSSI for Fiber Modules
Functional Diagram
OUTPUT
ENABLE
DELAY
SHDN
V
CC
+
gm
X1
OUT
DET
DET
DET
DET
DET
-
CLPF
SET
RFIN
10dB
10dB
10dB
10dB
V-I
LOW-
NOISE
BANDGAP
OFFSET
COMP
MAX4000
GND
(PADDLE)
UCSP is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products,
Inc.
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