19-4093; Rev 1; 4/11
300MHz to 450MHz Frequency-Programmable
ASK/FSK Transmitter
MAX057
General Description
Features
The MAX7057 frequency-programmable UHF transmit-
ter is designed to transmit ASK/FSK data at a wide
range of frequencies from 300MHz to 450MHz. The
MAX7057 has internal tuning capacitors at the output of
the power amplifier that are programmable for match-
ing to an antenna or load. This allows the user to
change to a new frequency and match the antenna at
the new frequency simultaneously. The MAX7057 trans-
mits at a data rate up to 100kbps nonreturn-to-zero
(NRZ) (50kbps Manchester coded). Typical transmitted
power into a 50Ω load is +9.2dBm with a +2.7V supply.
The device operates from +2.1V to +3.6V and typically
draws under 12.5mA of current in FSK mode (8.5mA in
ASK mode) when the antenna-matching network is
designed to operate over the 315MHz to 433.92MHz
frequency range. For narrower operating frequency
ranges, the matching network can be redesigned to
improve efficiency. The standby current is less than
1µA at room temperature.
o Programmable Frequency Operation with Single
Crystal
o Internal Variable Capacitor for Antenna Tuning
with Single-Matching Network
o 100kbps Data Rate (NRZ)
o +2.1V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation
o < 12.5mA (FSK), < 8.5mA (ASK) DC Current Drain
o < 1µA Standby Current
o ASK/FSK Modulation
o 47% Carrier Tuning Range Using One Crystal
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX7057ASE+
-40°C to +125°C
16 SO
The MAX7057 reference frequency from the crystal
oscillator is multiplied by a fully integrated fractional-N
phase-locked loop (PLL). The multiplying factor of the
PLL is set by a 16-bit number, with 4 bits for integer
and 12 bits for fraction; the multiplying factor can be
anywhere between 19 and 28. The 12-bit fraction in the
synthesizer sets a tuning resolution equal to the refer-
ence frequency divided by 4096; frequency deviation
can be set as low as 2kHz and as high as 100kHz.
The fractional-N synthesizer eliminates the problems
associated with oscillator-pulling FSK signal generation.
The MAX7057 has a serial peripheral interface (SPI™)
for selecting all the necessary settings.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free package/RoHs-compliant package.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
+
16
15
CS
SDI
1
2
3
4
5
DVDD
GPO
MAX7057
SCLK
DGND
DIN
14
13
12
11
10
9
The MAX7057 is available in a 16-pin SO package and
is specified to operate in the -40°C to +125°C automo-
tive temperature range.
PAGND
PAOUT
ROUT
PAVDD
AVDD
ENABLE
AGND
XTAL1
XTAL2
Applications
RF Remote Controls
6
7
8
Garage Door Openers
Home Automation
Automotive
Wireless Sensors
Wireless Game Consoles
Wireless Computer Peripherals
Security Systems
Typical Application Circuit and Functional Diagram appear
at end of data sheet.
SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
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