19-1670; Rev 0; 4/00
Integrated GPS Receiver and Synthesizer
General Description
Features
The MAX2740 is a complete global positioning system
(GPS) receiver from antenna output to digitizer input.
The signal path includes the LNA, two downconverters,
and variable-gain and fixed-gain amplifiers. By utilizing
a double-conversion superheterodyne architecture with
external surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters, high levels
of image rejection and blocking immunity are possible.
Receiver linearity has been maximized to improve oper-
ation in hostile RFI environments found in cellular base
stations. The MAX2740 also includes a high-perfor-
mance voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) with low
phase noise for subcentimeter carrier phase applica-
tions, and a fixed-frequency synthesizer for generation
of all required on-chip local oscillators.
ꢀ High Selectivity for Hostile Base Station
Environments
ꢀ Complete Antenna-to-Baseband Receiver
Solution
ꢀ >100dB Total Receiver Gain Including All Filter
Losses
ꢀ >50dB Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Range
ꢀ Fully Balanced Topology for Minimum Spurious
Responses
ꢀ Low Phase Noise VCO for Carrier Phase
Applications
The unique frequency plan captured in the MAX2740 is
suitable for joint GPS/GLONASS receivers with minimal
external components. This allows the MAX2740 to pro-
vide a cost-effective and high-performance solution for
navigation and timing products that need maximum
satellite availability.
ꢀ Compatible with High-Performance Companion
DSP
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
The MAX2740 is compatible with a high-performance
DSP engine capable of very fast time to first fix and
excellent multipath rejection.
MAX2740ECM
-40°C to +85°C
48 TQFP-EP*
*Exposed paddle
Pin Configuration/
Functional Diagram
________________________Applications
Base Station Timing
E911 Location Assistance
GPS Automotive and Consumer Receivers
Wireless Local-Loop Timing
Joint GPS/GLONASS Receivers
GND
GND
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
36 IFMIX_OUT+
35 IFMIX_OUT-
34 VGA_IN+
33 VGA_IN-
32 GND
High-Precision Timing for SDH Networks
High-Positional-Accuracy Surveying Equipment
LNA_IN
GND
GND
GND
31 VGA_OUT+
30 VGA_OUT-
29 GND
MAX2740
RFMIX_IN-
GC
/2
/8
/6
/6
VCC_ANA
28 FGA_IN+
27 FGA_IN-
26 GND
GND 10
GND 11
PFD
VCC_VCO 12
25 FGA_OUT+
48
TQFP
ACTUAL SIZE
9mm x 9mm
TQFP-EP
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