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308MHz/315MHz/418MHz/433.92MHz
Low-Power, FSK Superheterodyne Receiver
Features
The MAX7042 fully integrated, low-power, CMOS
superheterodyne RF receiver is designed to receive
frequency-shift-keyed (FSK) data at rates up to 66kbps
nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) (33kbps Manchester). The
MAX7042 requires only a few external components to
realize a complete wireless RF receiver at 308, 315,
418, and 433.92MHz.
o +2.4V to +3.6V or +4.5V to +5.5V Single-Supply
Operation
The MAX7042 includes all the active components
required in a superheterodyne receiver including a lownoise amplifier (LNA), an image-rejection (IR) mixer, a
fully integrated phase-locked loop (PLL), local oscillator
(LO), 10.7MHz IF limiting amplifier with received-signalstrength indicator (RSSI), low-noise FM demodulator,
and a 3V regulator. Differential peak-detecting data
demodulators are included for baseband data recovery.
o Fast Startup (< 250µs)
o Small 32-Pin TQFN Package
o Low Operating Supply Current
6.2mA Continuous
20nA Power-Down
o Integrated PLL, VCO, and Loop Filter
o 45dB Integrated Image Rejection
o Selectable IF BW with External Filter
The MAX7042 is available in a 32-pin TQFN and is
specified over the automotive -40°C to +125°C temperature range.
o Four User-Selectable Carrier Frequencies
308, 315, 418, and 433.92MHz
o -110dBm RF Input Sensitivity at 315MHz
o -109dBm RF Input Sensitivity at 433.92MHz
o Positive and Negative Peak Detectors
o RSSI Output
Ordering Information
Applications
Remote Keyless Entry
Tire-Pressure Monitoring
PART
MAX7042ATJ+
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
-40°C TO +125°C
32 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Home and Office Lighting Control
Pin Configuration
Remote Sensing
Security Systems
OP+
DS+
DS-
PDMAX
PDMIN
Local Telemetry Systems
DF
TOP VIEW
DGND
Home Automation
DVDD
Smoke Alarms
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
N.C.
25
16
IFIN+
EN
26
15
IFIN-
FSEL1
27
14
AGND
FSEL2
28
13
MIXOUT
HVIN
29
12
MIXIN-
MAX7042
DATA
30
11
MIXIN+
LNASEL
31
10
LNAOUT
N.C.
32
9
LNASRC
EP
4
5
6
N.C.
RSSI
XTAL2
XTAL1
7
8
AVDD
3
LNAIN
2
N.C.
Typical Application Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
1
N.C.
+
TQFN
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MAX7042
General Description
MAX7042
308MHz/315MHz/418MHz/433.92MHz
Low-Power, FSK Superheterodyne Receiver
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
HVIN to AGND or DGND .......................................-0.3V to +6.0V
AVDD, DVDD to AGND or DGND..........................-0.3V to +4.0V
FSEL1, FSEL2, LNASEL,
EN, DATA...............................(DGND - 0.3V) to (HVIN + 0.3V)
All Other Pins............................(AGND - 0.3V) to (AVDD + 0.3V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
32-Pin TQFN (derate 34.5mW/°C above +70°C)..........2759mW
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Maximum RF Input Power ................................................+0dBm
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°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
(Typical Application Circuit, 50Ω system impedance, VAVDD = VDVDD = VHVIN = +2.4V to +3.6V, fRF = 308, 315, 418, and
433.92MHz; T A = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V AVDD = V DVDD = V HVIN = +3.0V,
fRF = 433.92MHz, PRFIN ≤ -80dBm, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Supply Voltage (3V)
VDD
HVIN, AVDD, and DVDD connected
to power supply
2.4
3.0
3.6
V
Supply Voltage (5V)
HVIN
HVIN connected to power supply,
AVDD and DVDD unconnected from
HVIN, but connected together
4.5
5.0
5.5
V
315MHz (3V)
315MHz (5V)
Supply Current
IDD
434MHz (3V)
434MHz (5V)
Shutdown Current (3V)
Shutdown Current (5V)
Startup Time
ISHDN
ISHDN
tON
All digital
inputs low
All digital
inputs low
Operating, 1x ILNA
6.2
Operating, 2x ILNA
6.8
Operating, 1x ILNA
6.4
Operating, 2x ILNA
7.0
Operating, 1x ILNA
6.4
8.7
Operating, 2x ILNA
7.0
8.6
Operating, 1x ILNA
6.6
8.4
Operating, 2x ILNA
7.2
9.2
TA = +25°C
0.02
TA = +85°C
0.1
TA = +125°C
0.85
TA = +25°C
0.6
TA = +85°C
1.4
TA = +125°C
4
Time from EN = high to final signal
detection; does not include
baseband filter or dataslicer reference settling
mA
µA
6
µA
7
250
µs
DIGITAL I/O
Input High Threshold
VIH
Input Low Threshold
VIL
2
0.9 x VHVIN
V
0.1 x VHVIN
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308MHz/315MHz/418MHz/433.92MHz
Low-Power, FSK Superheterodyne Receiver
(Typical Application Circuit, 50Ω system impedance, VAVDD = VDVDD = VHVIN = +2.4V to +3.6V, fRF = 308, 315, 418, and
433.92MHz; T A = -40°C to +125°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V AVDD = V DVDD = V HVIN = +3.0V,
fRF = 433.92MHz, PRFIN ≤ -80dBm, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Input High Pulldown Current
IIH
Input Low-Leakage Current
IIL
TYP
MAX
VHVIN = +3.6V
CONDITIONS
8
15
VHVIN = +5.5V
20
40
VHVIN = +3.6V