M I C R O T U N E MT141X AM/FM ANTENNA AMPLIFIER SERIES PRODUCT BRIEF The MT141X modules are optimized to work with in-glass antennas. The amplifiers are customized to meet the specific housing, connector and electrical matching requirements of varied car platforms that deploy different antennas, radios, and MT141X AM/FM Antenna Amplifier Module The Microtune MT141X AM/FM antenna amplifiers are designed for use in automobiles with state-of-theart in-glass antenna systems. Since in-glass antennas need high performance amplifiers to supply a clean signal to the radio, the MT141X modules are ideal for this demanding environment. As most in-glass antennas employ multiple FM antennas, but use only one AM antenna to add a diversity function for FM, the MT141X amplifiers are available in an AM/FM version and an FM-only version. They are engineered to deliver high linearity and low noise, critical features of an automotive AM/FM receiving system. A low noise figure enables high system sensitivity to receive clear sound in rural areas, while high linearity permits robust performance in dense, urban signal environments. The implemented AGC circuit for FM provides additional improvement of signal handling capability. The MT141X amplifiers also permit designers to adjust key parameters, including gain, AGC threshold, or input/output impedance, providing the flexibility to optimize performance and integration of entire AM/FM receiver system. Features such as phantom power supply (power is supplied from the car radio via the antenna cable) are additionally offered as an option. The power supply circuit includes reverse voltage protection and the antenna input provides ESD protection. The amplifiers support the frequency ranges of Japan, Europe and the United States. APPLICATIONS • Car radio applications • Automotive in-glass-antenna systems with or without diversity AM FEATURES • World standard frequency range: 150 kHz to 6290 kHz • Very high input impedance • Very low input capacitance • Low output impedance • Low IM2 distortion • Input protection FM FEATURES • World standard frequency range: 76 MHz to 108 MHz • Integrated AGC circuit • Low IM3 distortion • Low noise figure • Input protection • Suitable for antenna diversity applications GENERAL FEATURES • High performance voltage stabilizer on board • Reverse voltage protection • Low power consumption • High stability over temperature • Optional phantom power supply • Customizable key parameters, frequency range, housing, and connectors • Compact customized size of around 13 cm2 • Meets automotive quality standards M I C R O T U N E mechanics. RF SILICON AND SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS FOR BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS, AND AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS M T 1 4 1 X A NT E N NA A M P L I FI E R S E R I E S PRODUCT BRIEF OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER Antenna MIN TYP MAX Amplifier UNIT Power supply voltage Current consumption FM version Current consumption AM/FM version 12 27 V mA 50 mA -40 -30 -40 +85 +75 +85 +12V AGC Circuitry FM Input TEMPERATURE Operating temperature Parametric temperature range Storage temperature Protection Circuit and Voltage Stabilizer VCC POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE °C °C °C Protection Circuit Matching and BPF FM Amplifier Matching and BPF Radio or Diversity Unit VCC Output LW/AM Input INPUT AND OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX Protection Circuit LPF AM Amplifier 12V LPF UNIT AMPLIFIER INPUT IMPEDANCE VCC AM section FM section >10 75 kΩ Ω 100 75 Ω Ω MT141X Block Diagram (AM/FM version) AMPLIFIER OUTPUT AM impedance FM impedance CONNECTORS Output connector type Input connector type customized customized Antenna Amplifier FM ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER FM bandwidth Gain (adjustable) Second order distortion (Input: 2x100dBµV at f1 = 98MHz and f2 = 98.8MHz, Output: measured frequency = f2-f1 = 800 kHz) Third order distortion (Input: 2x100dBµV at f1 = 98 MHz and f2 = 99 MHz, Output: measured frequency = 2xf1-f2 = 97 MHz) AGC attack point (adjustable) AGC dynamic range Noise figure MIN VCC TYP 76 MAX UNIT 108 MHz dB 8 dBµV +12V AGC Circuitry FM Input 10 Protection Circuit and Voltage Stabilizer Protection Circuit Matching and BPF FM Amplifier Matching and BPF Radio or Diversity Unit VCC 35 dBµV 95 35 5 dBµV dB dB Output MT141X Block Diagram (FM-only version) AM ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER Long wave (LW) band (optional) Mid wave (MW) band Short wave (SW) band (optional) Gain (adjustable) MIN TYP 150 522 5735 MAX 280 1629 6290 5 UNIT kHz kHz kHz dB Microtune, Inc., 2201 Tenth Street, Plano, TX 75074, USA Tel: +1-972-673-1600, Fax: +1-972-673-1602, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.microtune.com For a detailed list of design centers, sales offices, and sales representatives, visit our Web site at www.microtune.com. 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