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MAX2612–MAX2616
40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
General Description
The MAX2612–MAX2616 is a family of high-performance
broadband gain blocks designed for use as a PA predriver,
low-noise amplifier, or as a cascadable 50I amplifier with
up to +19.5dBm output power. These devices are suited
for many applications that include cellular infrastructure,
private or commercial microwave radios, and CATV or
cable modems. The operating frequency range extends
from 40MHz to 4000MHz. The amplifier operates on a
+3V to a +5.25V supply with input and output ports internally
matched to 50I. The device family is available in a pinto-pin compatible, compact 2mm x 3mm TDFN lead-free
package.
Applications
●●
●●
●●
●●
●●
Cellular Infrastructure
Microwave Radio
Wireless LAN
Test and Measurement
Automotive
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Benefits and Features
●● Extremely Flat Frequency Response
• < 0.5dB, 1GHz to 4GHz
●● Low Noise Figure: 2.0dB at fRFIN = 2.0GHz
●● 40MHz to 4000MHz Frequency Range
●● Industry’s Highest Max PIN Rating
●● Large OIP3 Ranges
• MAX2615/MAX2616: +37dBm
• MAX2612: +35.2dBm
• MAX2613: +31.2dBm
• MAX2614: +30dBm
●● Output P1dB: +19.5dBm (MAX2615/MAX2616)
●● High Gain: 18.6dB
●● Shutdown Mode (MAX2612/MAX2613/
MAX2614/MAX2616)
●● Adjustable Bias Current for Improved OIP3
(MAX2615)
●● 3.0V to 5.25V Supply Range
●● Compact 2mm x 3mm TDFN Package
●● Industry-High ESD Rating: 2.5kV HBM
●● AEC-Q100 Qualified—Refer to Ordering Information
for List of /V Parts
Typical Application Circuits
3V TO 5.25V
10µF
10nF
3V TO 5.25V
470pF
10µF
21.5kI
220nH
N.C.
MAX2615
VCC
RFIN
EN/BIAS
RFOUT
GND
19-6309; Rev 5; 3/19
470pF
220nH
MAX2612
MAX2613
MAX2614
MAX2616
0.01µF
10nF
0.01µF
0.01µF
VCC
RFIN
EN/BIAS
RFOUT
GND
0.01µF
MAX2612–MAX2616
40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VCC,EN/RBIAS, RFOUT to GND ..........................-0.3V to +6.0V
Maximum Input Power (RFIN)........................................ +20dBm
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
TDFN (derates 16.7mW/NC above +70NC)..............1333.3mW
Operating Temperature Range........................... -40NC to +85NC
Junction Temperature......................................................+150NC
Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +160NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC
Soldering Temperature (reflow).......................................+260NC
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.
Package Thermal Characteristics (Note 1)
TDFN
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA)...........60NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC)....................11NC/W
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer
board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial.
Package Information
8 TDFN
PACKAGE CODE
T823+1
Outline Number
21-0174
Land Pattern Number
90-0091
Thermal Resistance, Single-Layer Board:
Junction to Ambient (θJA)
60°C/W
Junction to Case (θJC)
11°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Four-Layer Board:
Junction to Ambient (θJA)
60°C/W
Junction to Case (θJC)
11°C/W
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a “+”,
“#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing
pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer board.
For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial.
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40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
DC Electrical Characteristics
(MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VCC = +5.0V, no RF input signals at RFIN, TA =-40NC to +85NC, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
CONDITIONS
DC voltage at RFOUT
MIN
3
TYP
MAX
UNITS
5
5.25
V
MAX2612
69
MAX2613
51.2
MAX2614
40.6
MAX2615, RBIAS = 21.5kI
81.5
MAX2616
80.6
mA
Shutdown Supply Current
EN logic-low
7
FA
RBIAS Minimum
MAX2615
10
kI
AC Electrical Characteristics
(MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VCC = +5V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values
are at VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
RFIN Frequency Range
TYP
40
fRFIN = 1000MHz
(Note 3)
Power Gain
fRFIN = 4000MHz
(Note 3)
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MAX2612
18.3
MAX2613
18.6
MAX2614
18.6
MAX2615
18.5
MAX2616
18.4
MAX2612
17.5
MAX2613
18.1
MAX2614
17.5
MAX2615
18.0
MAX2616
18.0
MAX
UNITS
4000
MHz
dB
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40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
AC Electrical Characteristic (continued)
(MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VCC = +5V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values
are at VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
fRFIN = 1000MHz <
fRFOUT < 3000MHz
(Note 3)
Gain Flatness Across Band
fRFIN = 1000MHz <
fRFOUT < 4000MHz
(Note 3)
Noise Figure
OIP3
Output P1dB
Reverse Isolation
fRFIN = 2000MHz
(Note 3)
Input tones at 1000MHz
and 1001MHz at
-15dBm/tone
fRFIN = 1000MHz
(Note 3)
RFIN Input Return Loss
1000MHz < fRFOUT <
4000MHz
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0.2
MAX2613
0.1
MAX2614
0.15
MAX2615
0.15
MAX
MAX2616
0.1
MAX2612
0.8
MAX2613
0.5
MAX2614
1.1
MAX2615
0.5
MAX2616
0.4
MAX2612
2.1
2.65
MAX2613
2
2.42
MAX2614
2
2.35
MAX2615
2.2
2.95
MAX2616
2.2
2.85
MAX2612
35.2
MAX2613
31.2
MAX2614
29.7
MAX2615
37.6
MAX2616
37.2
MAX2612
18.2
MAX2613
15.5
MAX2614
13.6
MAX2615
19.5
MAX2616
19.5
40MHz < fRFOUT < 4000MHz
40MHz < fRFOUT <
1000MHz
MIN
MAX2612
20
MAX2612
15
MAX2613
15
MAX2614
12
MAX2615
15
MAX2616
15
MAX2612
12
MAX2613
8
MAX2614
8
MAX2615
12
MAX2616
12
UNITS
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
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MAX2612–MAX2616
40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
AC Electrical Characteristic (continued)
(MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VCC = +5V, TA = -40NC to +85NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values
are at VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
40MHz < fRFOUT <
1000MHz
RFOUT Output Return Loss
1000MHz < fRFOUT <
4000MHz
MIN
TYP
MAX2612
20
MAX2613
15
MAX2614
12
MAX2615
20
MAX2616
20
MAX2612
12
MAX2613
10
MAX2614
10
MAX2615
12
MAX2616
12
MAX
UNITS
dB
Note 2: Min and max values are production tested at TA = +25NC. Min and max limits at TA = +85NC and TA = -40NC are
guaranteed by design and characterization.
Note 3: Min and max values are guaranteed by design and characterization at TA = +25NC.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(MAX2612 /MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC .)
69
VCC = 4V
68
VCC = 3V
67
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
52
42
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
VCC = 5V
VCC = 5V
51
VCC = 4V
50
41
MAX2612 toc03
53
MAX2614 SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX2612 toc02
VCC = 5V
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
MAX2612 toc01
70
MAX2613 SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
MAX2612 SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
VCC = 4V
40
VCC = 3V
39
VCC = 3V
66
49
-50
0
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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38
-50
0
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
-50
0
50
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(MAX2612 /MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC .)
MAX2616 SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
80
VCC = 4V
79
79
100
50
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX2613 GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
MAX2614 GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
MAX2612 toc07
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
16
15
14
17
16
15
2000
3000
4000
5000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAX2616 GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
2000
3000
4000
5000
0
VCC = 4V
15
VCC = 5V
MEASUREMENTS DONE WITH
DE-EMBEDDED EV KIT TRACE LOSSES
16
15
12
2000
3000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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4000
5000
4000
5000
VCC = 4V
VCC = 5V
19
VCC = 3V
17
16
15
14
13
12
3000
18
VCC = 3V
17
14
14
2000
MAX2613 GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE
POWER GAIN (dB)
POWER GAIN (dB)
16
1000
20
18
17
1000
MEASUREMENTS DONE WITH
DE-EMBEDDED EV KIT TRACE LOSSES
FREQUENCY (MHz)
19
18
0
15
MAX2612 GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE
20
MAX2612 toc10
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
13
16
FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
19
17
12
1000
0
MAX2612 toc11
1000
RBIAS = 21.5kI
13
12
0
5000
14
MEASUREMENTS DONE WITH
DE-EMBEDDED EV KIT TRACE LOSSES
13
12
4000
18
14
MEASUREMENTS DONE WITH
DE-EMBEDDED EV KIT TRACE LOSSES
3000
19
POWER GAIN (dB)
17
2000
20
18
13
1000
MAX2615 GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
19
POWER GAIN (dB)
POWER GAIN (dB)
0
FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
18
POWER GAIN (dB)
100
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
20
19
MEASUREMENTS DONE WITH
DE-EMBEDDED EV KIT TRACE LOSSES
12
-50
MAX2612 toc08
0
15
13
78
-50
16
14
VCC = 3V
VCC = 3V
17
MAX2612 toc09
80
18
MAX2612 toc12
VCC = 4V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
19
POWER GAIN (dB)
81
VCC = 5V
81
20
MAX2612 toc05
VCC = 5V
82
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
RBIAS = 21.5kI
MAX2612 GAIN vs. FREQUENCY
82
MAX2612 toc04
83
MAX2612 toc06
MAX2615 SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
13
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
-50
0
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
12
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
100
-50
0
50
100
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(MAX2612 /MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC .)
16
15
13
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
0
50
VCC = 3V
16
15
13
12
12
-50
100
-50
VCC = 5V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
OIP3 (dBm)
35
TA = +85°C
TA = +25°C
30
3
4
3
4
TA = -40°C
35
OIP3 (dBm)
30
VCC = 5V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
3
4
MAX2612 OP1dB vs. FREQUENCY
20
30
TA = +85°C
VCC = 5V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
19
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
25
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MAX2616 OIP3 vs. FREQUENCY
TA = +25°C
MAX2612 toc15
TA = +85°C
1
OP1dB (dBm)
35
2
40
MAX2612 toc19
VCC = 5V
RBIAS = 21.5kI
TA = +25°C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MAX2615 OIP3 vs. FREQUENCY
TA = -40°C
TA = -40°C
30
20
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
VCC = 5V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
25
TA = +85°C
MAX2612 toc20
2
100
35
20
1
50
MAX2614 OIP3 vs. FREQUENCY
40
TA = -40°C
25
20
0
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX2613 OIP3 vs. FREQUENCY
30
25
50
40
MAX2612 toc16
TA = +25°C
35
OIP3 (dBm)
VCC = 5V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
0
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
TEMPERATURE (°C)
MAX2612 OIP3 vs. FREQUENCY
TA = -40°C
15
13
100
VCC = 3V
16
14
TEMPERATURE (°C)
40
17
14
OIP3 (dBm)
-50
VCC = 5V
18
17
MAX2612 toc17
12
VCC = 4V
19
POWER GAIN (dB)
VCC = 3V
17
14
OIP3 (dBm)
VCC = 5V
18
POWER GAIN (dB)
POWER GAIN (dB)
18
VCC = 4V
RBIAS = 21.5kI
19
MAX2612 toc18
VCC = 5V
19
MAX2616 GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE
20
MAX2612 toc21
MAX2612 toc13
VCC = 4V
MAX2615 GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE
20
MAX2612 toc14
MAX2614 GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE
20
18
TA = +25°C
17
TA = -40°C
16
25
15
TA = +85°C
20
20
1
2
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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14
1
2
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(MAX2612 /MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2615/MAX2616 EV Kit, VRFOUT = +5V, TA = +25NC .)
15
14
13
TA = +25°C
11
4
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
TA = -40°C
MAX2615
2.5
2.3
MAX2612
MAX2616
2.1
1.9
MAX2613
1.5
3
4
10
100
MAX2614
10k
-20
-30
MAX2616
MAX2612
-40
MAX2615
10
100
1k
10k
FREQUENCY (MHz)
MAX2615 RBIAS RESISTANCE
vs. SUPPLY CURRENT
MAX2612 toc29
1000
MAX2612 toc28
MAX2614
100
ICC (mA)
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
MAX2613
-60
1k
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS
vs. FREQUENCY
-10
MAX2614
-10
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
-50
1.7
TA = +85°C
14
2
MAX2612 toc26
2.9
2.7
3
INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY
3.1
TA = +25°C
1
2
0
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
17
15
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOTE 4
3.3
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
18
16
4
NOISE FIGURE vs. FREQUENCY
3.5
MAX2612 toc25
VCC = 5V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
19
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
MAX2616 OP1dB vs. FREQUENCY
20
MAX2612 toc24
14
1
MAX2612 toc27
3
TA = -40°C
15
10
2
TA = +85°C
17
TA = +85°C
12
1
18
16
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
OP1dB (dBm)
19
12
13
VCC = 5V
RBIAS = 21.5kI
TA = +25°C
TA = -40°C
14
20
OP1dB (dBm)
TA = -40°C
16
MAX2615 OP1dB vs. FREQUENCY
VCC = 5V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
15
OP1dB (dBm)
OP1dB (dBm)
17
MAX2612 toc22
VCC = 5V
EN PIN UNCONNECTED
MAX2614 OP1dB vs. FREQUENCY
16
MAX2612 toc23
MAX2613 OP1dB vs. FREQUENCY
18
-20
MAX2613
MAX2616
-30
10
MAX2615
MAX2612
-40
1
10
100
1k
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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10
100
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40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
GND
RFOUT
GND
VCC
8
7
6
5
MAX2612–MAX2616
EP
+
1
2
GND
RFIN
3
4
GND EN/RBIAS
TDFN
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
1, 3, 6, 8
GND
Ground. Connect to PCB ground plane.
2
RFIN
RF Input. Connect to an RF source through a 0.01FF DC-blocking capacitor. Internally matched to 50I.
4
EN/RBIAS
Enable (MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2616). Leave unconnected for normal operation or logiclow for disable mode operation. For applications that use the disable mode, it is recommended that the
logic-high signal be derived from a high-impedance source such as an unterminated open-collector
output or three-state (high-Z) output. Logic-low should be a low-impedance source or a switch to
ground capable of sinking 10FA.
RBIAS (MAX2615). Connect to a 21.5kI bias resistor to ground. The value can be adjusted to trade off
supply current for OIP3. See the Applications Information section for further detail.
5
VCC
DC Supply Input. Place 470pF and 10nF decoupling capacitors as close to pin as possible. Also place
a 10FF bulk capacitor on VCC; this must be a tantalum capacitor with ESR > 2Ω and can be placed
further away.
7
RFOUT
—
EP
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FUNCTION
RF Output and DC Feed. Connect to DC supply through a 220nH inductor. Connect to output load
through a 0.01FF DC-blocking capacitor.
Exposed Pad. Connect to PCB ground plane by a 3 x 3 array of vias. Connect to ground lead
(1, 3, 6, 8) land patterns and to layer 1 ground plane with thermal relief traces.
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40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
Detailed Description
Adjustable Bias Control for the MAX2615
While the MAX2612/MAX2613/MAX2614/MAX2616 are
fixed biased for ease of use, the MAX2615 allows the
current to be controlled by an external bias resistor
connected from RBIAS (pin 4) to ground. In this
configuration, the MAX2615 can be used over a range
of current settings with an upper limit of ~150mA for
an RBIAS of 10kI and a lower limit of 37.5mA for an
RBIAS of 69kI. Values within this range allow optimized
performance and power consumption for customer
requirements.
Ordering Information
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2612ETA+
PART
-40NC to +85NC
8 TDFN-EP*
MAX2613ETA+
-40NC to +85NC
8 TDFN-EP*
MAX2614ETA+
-40NC to +85NC
8 TDFN-EP*
MAX2615ETA+
-40NC to +85NC
8 TDFN-EP*
MAX2615ETA/V+
-40NC to +85NC
8 TDFN-EP*
MAX2616ETA+
-40NC to +85NC
8 TDFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed Pad.
/V Denotes an automotive qualified part.
Applications Information
Wideband Designs
For LTE designs, the MAX261x family is ideally suited
to minimize gain compensation over frequency while
providing low noise and high OIP3 in a small (2mm x
3mm TDFN) but thermally efficient package. The same
device can be used for multiple frequency bands without
adjusting for gain slope degradation, a common artifact
among pHEMT, InGaP, and GaAs gain blocks.
Input Overload Handling
As a result of its simple Darlington architecture and
rugged bipolar process, the MAX261x family provides an
industry-leading +20dBm maximum input power rating.
This inherently reduces the need for input protection
circuitry while greatly minimizing the potential for damage
to the device from intermittent RF surges.
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40MHz to 4GHz Linear Broadband Amplifiers
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
5/12
Initial release
1
2/14
Revised Electrical Characteristics notes and added the automotive package to the
Ordering Information
4, 9
2
7/14
Fixed Typical Operating Characteristics error and Pin Description
6, 8
3
5/15
Updated Package Information
9
4
6/18
Updated Benefits and Features section
1
3/19
Updated Benefits and Features and Application sections; added Package Information
section
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