MAXIM MAX2232EEE

19-1470; Rev 0; 4/99
900MHz ISM-Band, 250mW Power Amplifiers
with Analog or Digital Gain Control
The MAX2232/MAX2233 low-voltage, silicon RF power
amplifiers (PAs) are designed for use in the 900MHz
ISM band. They operate from a single +2.7V to +5.5V
supply, allowing them to be powered directly from a 3cell NiCd or a 1-cell Lithium-Ion battery. The devices
typically deliver 250mW (+24dBm) of output power at
915MHz from a single +3.6V supply, or 150mW
(+22dBm) from a single +2.7V supply. At +24dBm output power, power-added efficiency (PAE) is 44%.
The MAX2232/MAX2233 provide 24dB of gain, which is
adjustable over a continuous 24dB span via the analog
gain-control pin of the MAX2232 or in two 10dB steps
via the 2-bit programmable gain-control DAC of the
MAX2233. An external capacitor sets the RF output
power envelope ramp time, reducing spurious emissions during power-up and power-down by providing a
gradual change in output power (MAX2232).
The MAX2232/MAX2233 feature a low-power shutdown
mode, which typically draws less than 1µA of supply
current, saving power during “idle slots” in time-division
multiple-access (TDMA) systems. The ∆VSWR of the RF
input in shutdown mode relative to normal operation is
1.2:1. The devices also feature a thermal shutdown
function, enabling the PA to protect itself from excessive
temperature conditions that could damage the IC. A
capacitor to ground limits thermal cycling by setting a
thermal shutdown timeout period.
The MAX2232/MAX2233 are available in a space-saving, thermally enhanced 16-pin power-QSOP (PQSOP)
package.
Features
♦ 800MHz to 1000MHz Frequency Range
♦ 250mW (+24dBm) Output Power at 915MHz from
+3.6V Supply
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
♦ 44% Power-Added Efficiency
♦ 24dB Power Gain
♦ 24dB Analog Gain-Control Range (MAX2232)
♦ Three Levels of Digitally Programmed Power Gain
in 10dB Steps (MAX2233)
♦ Programmable RF Power Envelope Ramping
(MAX2232)
♦ Thermal Shutdown
♦ Programmable Thermal Shutdown Timeout Period
♦ 0.2µA Low-Power Shutdown Mode
♦ Low ∆VWSR in Standby and Shutdown Modes
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
16 PQSOP
MAX2233EEE
-40°C to +85°C
16 PQSOP
Pin Configuration
Applications
900MHz ISM Band
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2232EEE
TOP VIEW
Digital Cordless Phones
Wireless Data
FM Analog Transmitters
868MHz European ISM Band
RFIN 1
16 VCC
GND 2
15 GND
14 RAMP+ (N.C.)
SHDN (D1) 3
CTRL (D0) 4
GND 5
MAX2232
MAX2233
13 RAMP- (N.C.)
12 VCC
GND 6
11 VCC
GND 7
10 TSET
9
RFOUT 8
N.C.
Functional Diagram appears at end of data sheet.
PQSOP
GROUND OF OUTPUT STAGE CONNECTED TO PACKAGE SLUG.
( ) ARE FOR MAX2233.
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MAX2232/MAX2233
General Description
MAX2232/MAX2233
900MHz ISM-Band, 250mW Power Amplifiers
with Analog or Digital Gain Control
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +6.5V
SHDN, CTRL, D0, D1 to GND ....................-0.3V to (VCC +0.3V)
IRFIN ....................................................................................10mA
RFIN Power (50Ω AC-coupled source). .........................+10dBm
Output Load VSWR. ................................................................6:1
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
16-Pin PQSOP (derate 80mW/°C above +70°C) ................3W
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) .............................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +2.7V to +5.5V, VCTRL = +2.2V, V SHDN = VD0 = VD1 = +2V, TA = -40°C to +85°C. No input signal applied, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.6V and TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
2.7
MAX
UNITS
5.5
V
Supply Voltage Range
VCC
Shutdown Supply Current
ICC
V SHDN = 0.6V,
VD0 = VD1 = 0.6V
Standby Supply Current
ICC
VCTRL ≤ 0.4V (MAX2232)
Logic Input High
VIH
SHDN (MAX2232), D0, D1 (MAX2233)
Logic Input Low
VIL
SHDN (MAX2232), D0, D1 (MAX2233)
0.6
V
0.4
V
VCC ≤ 4.8V
0.2
4.8V < VCC ≤ 5.5V
7.5
20.3
VCTRL
MAX2232
CTRL Input for Gain-Control
Mode
VCTRL
MAX2232
0.6
IIH
V SHDN = 2.0V (MAX2232),
VD0 = VD1 = 2.0V (MAX2233)
-1
IIL
V SHDN = GND (MAX2232),
VD0 = VD1 = GND (MAX2233)
-1
VCTRL = GND
CTRL Input Current
25
2.0
CTRL Input for Standby Mode
Logic Input Current
10
µA
mA
V
V
10
µA
1
-1.5
1
VCTRL = 2.2V
1.5
µA
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX2232/MAX2233 Evaluation Kit, V CC = +3.6V, V CTRL = +2.2V, SHDN = V CC (MAX2232), D0 = D1 = V CC (MAX2233),
PRFIN = 0dBm, ƒRFIN = 915MHz, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Frequency Range
ƒIN
Power Gain
GP
CONDITIONS
(Notes 1, 2)
MIN
902
Output Power Variation Over
Temperature
Output Power, Medium-Power
Mode
2
POUT
∆POUT
POUT
MAX
UNITS
928
MHz
23.9
VCC = 4.8V
Output Power
TYP
VCC = 3.6V (Note 1)
dB
25.4
22.9
23.9
VCC = 3.0V
22.5
VCC = 2.7V
21.6
TA = TMIN to TMAX (Note 1)
1.9
D0 = GND, D1 = VCC (MAX2233 only)
15.8
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24.9
3.2
dBm
dB
dBm
900MHz ISM-Band, 250mW Power Amplifiers
with Analog or Digital Gain Control
(MAX2232/MAX2233 Evaluation Kit, V CC = +3.6V, V CTRL = +2.2V, SHDN = V CC (MAX2232), D0 = D1 = V CC (MAX2233),
PRFIN = 0dBm, ƒRFIN = 915MHz, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Output Power, Low-Power Mode
POUT
D0 = VCC, D1 = GND (MAX2233 only)
6.5
dBm
Gain-Control Range (Note 3)
∆GP
0.6V < VCTRL < 2.2V (MAX2232 only)
23.6
dB
Power-Added Efficiency
PAE
44
%
Power-Added Efficiency at
+21dBm Output Power
PAE
CTRL adjusted to give PRFOUT = +21dBm
(MAX2232 only)
29
%
Supply Current, Medium-Power
Mode
ICC
D0 = GND, D1 = VCC (MAX2233 only)
78.5
mA
Supply Current, Low-Power
Mode
ICC
D0 = VCC, D1 = GND (MAX2233 only)
44.0
mA
ZSOURCE = 50Ω (Note 1)
1.5:1
Input VSWR
VSWR
Input VSWR Change, Shutdown
Mode (Notes 1, 4)
∆VSWR
Input VSWR Change, Standby
Mode (Notes 1, 4)
∆VSWR
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
1.4:1
MAX2232 only
1.2:1
SHDN = D0 = D1 = GND
52
CTRL = GND (MAX2232 only)
38
Maximum Nonharmonic
Spurious Output Due to Load
Mismatch
VCC = +2.7V to +5.5V,
6:1 VSWR at any phase angle,
PRFIN = +5dBm
-60
dBc
Maximum Output Load VSWR
Without Damage (Note1)
Any load phase angle, PRFIN = +5dBm,
TA = TMIN to TMAX
Harmonic Suppression
(Note 5)
29
dBc
Autoramping Rise Time
CRAMP = 0.22µF (Notes 1, 6) (MAX2232 only)
0.9
ms
Autoramping Fall Time
CRAMP = 0.22µF (Notes 1, 7) (MAX2232 only)
3.2
ms
Output Power Rise Time
RAMP+ = RAMP- = unconnected (Note 6)
0.4
µs
Off-Isolation
dB
6:1
Thermal Shutdown Temperature
TTH
PRFIN = 0dBm, VCC = +3.6V
145
°C
Thermal Shutdown Timeout
Period
tTH
CTSET = 0.22µF (Note 8)
900
ms
Guaranteed by design.
Operation outside this range is possible, but not characterized.
Gain is monotonic with VCTRL.
Input VSWR relative to input impedance in operating mode.
Harmonics measured on evaluation kit, which provides some harmonic attenuation in addition to the rejection provided by
the IC. The combined suppression is specified.
Note 6: Time measured from SHDN (MAX2232) low-to-high transition to when output power is within 1dB of final value. Includes
effects of 1% tolerance capacitor.
Note 7: Time measured from SHDN (MAX2232) high-to-low transition to when output power is -20dB of final value. Includes effects
of 1% tolerance capacitors.
Note 8: Time from die temperature dropping below Thermal Shutdown Temperature, TTH, to when the device turns itself back on.
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
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MAX2232/MAX2233
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(MAX2232/MAX2233 Evaluation Kit, VCC = +3.6V, CTRL = VCC, SHDN = D0 = D1 = VCC, PRFIN = 0dBm, fRFIN = 915MHz, TA = +25°C,
unless otherwise noted.)
MAX2232
STANDBY SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TA = +85°C
1
0.1
TA = +25°C
20
15
10
TA = -40°C
5
0.001
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
2.5
3.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
30
OUTPUT POWER vs. FREQUENCY
TA = +25°C
MAX2232/33 toc05
30
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
25
30
TA = +85°C
10
MAX2233 (D0 = D1 = 1), AND MAX2232
20
15
MAX2233 (D0 = 0, D1 = 1)
TA = -40°C
25
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
MAX2232/33 toc04
POWER-ADDED EFFICIENCY (%)
3.0
MAX2232
OUTPUT POWER vs. GAIN CONTROL VOLTAGE
TA = -40°C
20
TA = +85°C
2.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
60
40
23
5.5
POWER-ADDED EFFICIENCY
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
50
24
20
0
3.5
TA = +25°C
25
21
TA = +25°C
3.0
26
22
TA = -40°C
2.5
TA = -40°C
27
MAX2232/33 toc06
0.01
TA = +85°C
MAX2232/33 toc03
25
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
10
VSHDN = VCC
VCTRL = GND
RFIN = UNCONNECTED
OUTPUT POWER vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
28
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
30
MAX2232/33 toc01
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
100
MAX2232/33 toc02
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
20
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
15
10
5
10
MAX2233 (D0 = 1, D1 = 0)
0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
902
POUT
TA = -40°C
23 TA = +25°C
915
VCTRL (V)
928
MAX2232
RFIN PORT VSWR vs. FREQUENCY
OUTPUT POWER AND POWER-ADDED EFFICIENCY
vs. INPUT POWER
28
0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 .1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4
5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
MAX2232/33 toc07
0
MAX2232
OUTPUT POWER vs. SHUTDOWN CONTROL
MAX2232/33 toc10
2.0
85
MAX2232/33 toc08
2.5
SHUTDOWN MODE
1.8
70
STANDBY MODE
0
13
PAE
TA = +25°C
8
55
40
VSWR
TA = -40°C
18
1.6
NORMAL OPERATION
1.4
LINEAR
SCALE
25
OUTPUT
POWER
1.2
TA = +85°C
3
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
INPUT POWER (dBm)
4
5
10
3V
SHUTDOWN
TA = +85°C
PAE (%)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
MAX2232/MAX2233
900MHz ISM-Band, 250mW Power Amplifiers
with Analog or Digital Gain Control
10
15
1.0
902
915
FREQUENCY (MHz)
928
1ms/div
CRAMP = 0.22µF
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900MHz ISM-Band, 250mW Power Amplifiers
with Analog or Digital Gain Control
PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
MAX2232
MAX2233
1
1
RFIN
RF Input Port. Requires external matching network and blocking capacitor.
2
2
GND
Input Stage Ground. Connect directly to low-inductance ground plane. If vias are used,
separate them from other GND pin vias.
3
—
SHDN
Shutdown Control Input. Drive SHDN low to place the device in shutdown mode. Drive high
for normal operation.
—
3
D1
4
—
CTRL
—
4
D0
Digital Gain/Shutdown Control Input. LSB of the 2-bit digital output power control. D0 and
D1 set the output power to one of three discrete levels. To place the device in shutdown,
drive D0 and D1 low (Table 2).
5, 6
5, 6
GND
Second Stage Ground. Connect directly to low-inductance ground plane. If vias are used,
separate them from other GND pin vias.
7
7
GND
Output Stage Ground. Connect directly to low-inductance ground plane. If vias are used,
separate them from other GND pin vias.
8
8
RFOUT
9
9, 13, 14
N.C.
No Connection. Do not make a connection to this pin.
10
10
TSET
Thermal Shutdown Timeout Capacitor Terminal. Connect a capacitor from TSET to ground
to limit thermal cycling.
11
11
VCC
Second Stage Supply Voltage. Bypass with appropriate capacitors to GND.
12
12
VCC
Input Stage Supply Voltage. Bypass with appropriate capacitors to GND.
13
—
RAMP-
Negative Terminal of Output Power Ramp Capacitor. Connect capacitor, CRAMP, between
RAMP+ and RAMP- to control the rise and fall time of the output power ramp.
14
—
RAMP+
Positive Terminal of Output Power Ramp Capacitor. Connect capacitor, CRAMP, between
RAMP+ and RAMP- to control the rise and fall time of the output power ramp.
15
15
GND
Bias Circuitry Ground. Connect directly to low-inductance ground plane. If vias are used,
separate them from other GND pin vias.
16
16
VCC
Bias Circuitry Supply Voltage. Bypass with appropriate capacitors to GND.
SLUG
SLUG
GND
Output Stage Ground. Provides additional thermal conduction, as well as a low-inductance
path to ground. Connect directly to low-inductance ground plane.
Digital Gain/Shutdown Control Input. MSB of the 2-bit digital output power control. D0 and
D1 set the output power to one of three discrete levels. To place the device in shutdown,
drive D0 and D1 low (Table 2).
Analog Gain-Control Input. Apply a voltage between 0.6V and 2.2V to vary the gain of the
PA. Drive CTRL below 0.4V to place the device in standby mode. Drive CTRL above 2.2V to
place the device in peak output power mode.
Open-Collector, RF Output Port. Connect output matching network to this pin.
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MAX2232/MAX2233
Pin Description
MAX2232/MAX2233
900MHz ISM-Band, 250mW Power Amplifiers
with Analog or Digital Gain Control
Detailed Description
The MAX2232/MAX2233 are nonlinear power amplifiers
(PAs) intended for constant envelope applications (FM,
FSK, GMSK). The devices operate over the 902MHz to
928MHz frequency range and provide typically 250mW
of output power and 44% efficiency from a single +2.7V
to +5.5V supply. Both devices typically provide 24dB of
gain, which is adjustable over a continuous 24dB range
through an analog voltage on CTRL of the MAX2232 or
in two 10dB steps through the 2-bit programmable gain
inputs (D0, D1) on the MAX2233. A low-power shutdown
mode on both devices reduces supply current to 0.2µA.
All bias, gain control, and temperature-sensing circuitry
is provided on-chip to save board space and reduce
component count. The signal path includes a variable
gain amplifier (VGA), an output driver, and an output
power transistor. On-chip interstage matching networks
are provided for optimal loading and power transfer.
Internal bias circuitry responds to CTRL and SHDN of
the MAX2232, or to the 2-bit gain/shutdown control
DAC of the MAX2233, providing optimum biasing and
efficiency as well as shutdown and ramp control functions. A unique temperature-sensing circuit protects the
device from overheating by shutting down the PA until
a safe temperature is resumed.
The devices come in a 16-pin PQSOP package, which
incorporates a slug on the bottom of the device to
increase heat conduction and provide a low inductance path to ground.
RF Input Stage (Variable Gain Amplifier)
V CC for proper biasing, as well as a proper output
matching network to ensure optimum output power.
Connect the output matching network to RFOUT (pin
8). See the Typical Application Circuit for bias and
matching components suitable for 900MHz operation.
The ground of the output stage is connected to a metal
slug on the bottom of the MAX2232/MAX2233’s 16-pin
PQSOP package. The metal slug increases heat conduction and provides a low-inductance path to ground.
Solder the metal slug to the PC-board ground plane.
___________________________MAX2232
Analog Gain Control
and Power Management
Shutdown Mode
Drive the shutdown (SHDN) pin below 0.6V to place the
MAX2232 in shutdown mode. The VGA, driver, and output transistor are off in shutdown mode and the supply
current is typically reduced to 0.2µA. When SHDN is
above 2.0V, the device is enabled.
Standby Mode
Drive SHDN above 2.0V and CTRL below 0.4V to place
the MAX2232 in standby mode. In standby mode, the
VGA remains biased while the driver and output transistor are disabled. Supply current is typically 20mA in
standby mode. This mode allows the device to maintain
a good input VSWR while maintaining 38dB of isolation.
This is useful to users who drive the PA with a direct
modulated VCO, where pulling of the VCO results from
changes in the input VSWR.
The input stage includes a variable gain amplifier
(VGA) with 24dB gain-control range. With the appropriate matching network, the input VSWR is nominally
1.5:1 during operation and the change in VSWR is only
1.2:1, relative to normal operation. This stage remains
active during standby mode (MAX2232) to provide a
constant input impedance but is off during shutdown
mode (MAX2232/MAX2233). AC-couple this port with a
DC-blocking capacitor.
Analog Gain Control
The voltage applied to the gain-control (CTRL) pin varies
the output power of the MAX2232 continuously over a
24dB range. An internal comparator holds the PA to a
constant peak output power if VCTRL is above 2.2V. For
VCTRL below 0.4V, the PA is in standby mode. CTRL presents a high input impedance, allowing the VCTRL voltage
to be set with a resistor-divider or a voltage output DAC.
RF Second Stage (Driver)
The internal bias circuitry of the MAX2232 automatically
ramps the output power of the PA down or up at a constant rate (in W/sec) when switched in or out of shutdown mode. The output power is ramped to the level set
by VCTRL on the MAX2232. The output power rise and
fall time ramp is set by placing a capacitor, CRAMP,
between RAMP+ and RAMP-. This provides an easy
means of avoiding spectral splatter and complying with
transmit mask requirements, without using a separate
controller. The output power rise and fall time is set by
the value of CRAMP.
The driver provides gain to overcome interstage matching losses and to produce a signal large enough to
drive the output power transistor into saturation. The
driver stage is off during standby (MAX2232) and shutdown (MAX2232/MAX2233) modes.
RF Output Stage
(Output Power Transistor)
The output power transistor delivers +24dBm of output
power from a single +3.6V supply. The transistor’s
open-collector output requires a pull-up inductor to
6
Output Power Autoramping
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900MHz ISM-Band, 250mW Power Amplifiers
with Analog or Digital Gain Control
Digital Gain Control
and Power Management
The MAX2233 responds to logic-level signals at the
device’s 2-bit DAC inputs, D0 and D1, placing the
device in shutdown mode or into one of three discrete
output power levels. See Table 2 for operating modes
and output power levels. Setting D0 and D1 to a logiclevel low places the device in shutdown mode and
reduces supply current to 0.2µA. The VGA, driver, and
output stage are off in shutdown mode, while the input
impedance is only slightly changed. Setting D0 and D1
to one of the other three modes adjusts the output
power to one of three discrete levels in 10dB steps.
Thermal Shutdown
The MAX2232/MAX2233 feature a thermal shutdown
mode that helps to protect the device from damage
when the die temperature becomes excessive. If the
temperature of the die exceeds the thermal shutdown
temperature, TTH, the VGA is forced into a low-gain
mode and output power is reduced to a minimum. After
Table 1. MAX2232 Operating Modes
MODE
V SHDN
VCTRL
OUTPUT POWER
(PRFIN = 0dBm,
VCC = +3.6V)
Shutdown
Standby
< 0.6V
> 2.0V
X
≤ 0.4V
< -35dBm
< -35dBm
Variable Gain
> 2.0V
0.6V ≤ VCTRL
< 2.2V
0dBm to +24dBm
Maximum Gain
X = Don’t care
> 2.0V
> 2.2V
+24 dBm
the PA’s die temperature drops below TTH, the device
remains in thermal shutdown mode for the thermal shutdown timeout period, tTH. A single capacitor, CTSET,
from TSET to ground sets tTH. The thermal shutdown
timeout period helps to limit device thermal cycling that
results if the source of the excessive temperature is not
removed. tTH is set by the value of CTSET.
Applications Information
Proper attention to voltage supply bypassing is essential for high-frequency RF circuit stability. Bypass VCC
with 0.1µF, 10nF, and 100pF capacitors in parallel with
each other to ground. Use separate vias to the ground
plane for each of the bypass capacitors and minimize
trace length to reduce inductance. Use separate vias to
the ground plane for each ground pin. Use low-inductance ground connections.
Decouple SHDN, CTRL, D0, and D1 with 0.1µF capacitors to ground to minimize noise on the internal bias cell.
Use a series resistor (typically 100Ω) to further reduce
coupling of high-frequency signals into the control pins.
Table 2. MAX2233 Operating Modes
Truth Table
D1
D0
OUTPUT POWER
(PRFIN = 0dBm,
VCC = +3.6V)
Shutdown
0
0
< -35dBm
Low Power
0
1
+6.5dBm
Medium Power
1
0
+15dBm
High Power
1
1
+24dBm
MODE
Functional Diagrams
VCC GND
16
15
RAMP+
RAMPSHDN
VCC
CTRL
VCC
RFIN
VCC
16
GND
15
14
13
BIAS
BIAS
MAX2232
3
TEMP
SENSOR
11
10
TSET
4
12
8
1
RFOUT
D0
D1
VCC
VCC
RFIN
VGA
2
GND
DRIVER
5, 6
GND
4
3
TEMP
SENSOR
2-BIT
DAC
11
12
10
8
TSET
RFOUT
1
VGA
7, SLUG
GND
MAX2233
2
GND
DRIVER
5, 6
GND
7, SLUG
GND
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MAX2232/MAX2233
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Typical Application Circuit
0.22µF
68pF
1
RFIN
VCC
RFIN
VCC
16
100pF
15nH
2
3
100pF
4
100pF
5
GND
MAX2232
MAX2233
GND
SHDN
(D1)
RAMP+
(N.C.)
CTRL
(D0)
RAMP(N.C.)
GND
VCC
VCC
GND
14
CRAMP
0.22µF
13
VCC
12
10nF
GND
TSET
10nF
RFOUT
3.6pF
N.C.
RFOUT
0.1µF
10
CTSET
0.22µF
0.22µF
8
0.1µF
VCC
11
100pF
7
0.1µF
15
100pF
6
10nF
9
2.55nH
NOTES: ( ) APPLIES TO MAX2233.
BACKSIDE SLUG MUST BE SOLDERED
TO GROUNDPLANE.
27nH
VCC
100pF
10nF
0.1µF
Package Information
PSSOPPS.EPS
MAX2232/MAX2233
900MHz ISM-Band, 250mW Power Amplifiers
with Analog or Digital Gain Control
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