MAX2055:Digitally Controlled, Variable-Gain, Differential ADC Driver/Amplifier

Industry's First Low-Distortion, IF Differential ADC Driver with Digitally Selectable Gain

The MAX2055 high-performance, digitally controlled, variable-gain, differential analog-to-digital converter (ADC) driver/amplifier (DVGA) is designed for use from 30MHz to 300MHz in base-station receivers. The device integrates a digitally controlled attenuator and a high-linearity single-ended-to-differential output amplifier, which can either eliminate an external transformer, or can improve the even-order distortion performance of a transformer-coupled circuit, thus relaxing the requirements of the anti-alias filter preceding an ADC. Targeted for ADC driver applications to adjust gain either dynamically or as a one-time channel gain setting, the MAX2055 is ideal for applications requiring high performance. The attenuator provides 23dB of attenuation range with ±0.2dB accuracy. The MAX2055 is available in a thermally enhanced 20-pin TSSOP-EP package and operates over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • 30MHz to 300MHz Frequency Range
  • Single-Ended-to-Differential Conversion
  • -3dB to +20dB Variable Gain
  • 40dBm Output IP3 (at All Gain States and 70MHz)
  • 2nd Harmonic -76dBc
  • 3rd Harmonic -69dBc
  • Noise Figure: 5.8dB at Maximum Gain
  • Digitally Controlled Gain with 1dB Resolution and ±0.2dB Accuracy
  • Adjustable Bias Current
MAX2055: Typical Application Circuit
MAX2055: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Broadband Systems
  • Cell Phone Base Stations
  • High-Performance ADC Drivers
  • PHS/PAS Infrastructure
  • Receiver Gain Control
  • Terrestrial Links
DataSheet
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MAX2055 Data SheetMAX2055.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberGain Cntl.ChannelsRF Freq.
(MHz)
RF Freq.
(MHz)
Digital Attenuation Range
(dB)
Digital Attenuator Step Size
(dB)
Gain
(dB)
Noise Figure
(dB)
OIP3
(dBm)
OIP2
(dBm)
HD2
(dBc)
HD3
(dBc)
VCC
(V)
ISUPPLY
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
minmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX2055Digital130300231205.84075-76-694.75 to 5.252406.4 x 6.5TSSOP-EP/20-40 to +85$5.04 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX2055EUP+DActiveTSSOP-EP,;20 pin;42.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2055EUP+TDActiveTSSOP-EP,;20 pin;42.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2055EUP-DNo Longer AvailableMAX2055EUP+DTSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX2055EUP-TDNo Longer AvailableMAX2055EUP+TDTSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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