MAX2510:Low-Voltage IF Transceiver with Limiter RSSI and Quadrature Modulator

The MAX2510 is a highly integrated IF transceiver for digital wireless applications. It operates from a +2.7V to +5.5V supply voltage and features four operating modes for advanced system power management. Supply current is reduced to 0.2µA in shutdown mode. In a typical application, the receiver downconverts a high IF/RF (up to 600MHz) to a low IF (up to 30MHz) using a double-balanced mixer. Additional functions included in the receiver section are an IF buffer that can drive an off-chip filter, an on-chip limiting amplifier offering 90dB of received-signal-strength indication (RSSI), and a robust differential limiter output driver designed to directly drive a CMOS input. The transmitter section upconverts I and Q baseband signals to an IF in the 100MHz to 600MHz range using a quadrature modulator. The transmit output is easily matched to drive a SAW filter with an adjustable output from 0dBm to -40dBm and excellent linearity. The MAX2511 has features similar to the MAX2510, but upconverts a low IF with an image-reject mixer. The MAX2511 downconverter also offers image rejection with a limiter/RSSI stage similar to that of the MAX2510.

Key Features
  • +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
  • Complete Receive Path: 600MHz (max) 1st IF to 30MHz (max) 2nd IF
  • Unique, Wide-Dynamic-Range Downconverter Mixer Offers -8dBm IIP3, 11dB NF
  • 90dB Dynamic-Range Limiter with High-Accuracy RSSI Function
  • Differential Limiter Output Directly Drives CMOS Input
  • 100MHz to 600MHz Transmit Quadrature Modulator with 41dB Sideband Suppression
  • 40dB Transmit Gain-Control Range; Up to +1dBm Output Power
  • Advanced Power Management (four modes)
  • 0.2µA Shutdown Supply Current
MAX2510: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX2510: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • 400MHz ISM Transceivers
  • IF Transceivers
  • PACS, PHS, DECT, and Other PCS Wireless Handsets and Base Stations
  • PWT1900, Wireless Handsets, and Base Stations
  • Wireless Data Links
DataSheet
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MAX2510 Data SheetMAX2510.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberSolutionsApplicationsFrequency Range
(MHz)
ISUPPLY
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
See Notes
MAX2510400MHz
900MHz
Base Stations
Cell Phones
Cordless
ISM, RKE, SRD; 315-433.92MHz Bands
AMR
Cordless
ISM
100 to 600Rx: 14
Tx: 17
6.0 x 9.9QSOP/28$4.78 @1k

Part NumberSolutionsApplicationsFrequency Range
(MHz)
ISUPPLY
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
See Notes
MAX2510400MHz
900MHz
Base Stations
Cell Phones
Cordless
ISM, RKE, SRD; 315-433.92MHz Bands
AMR
Cordless
ISM
100 to 600Rx: 14
Tx: 17
6.0 x 9.9QSOP/28$4.78 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX2510EEINo Longer AvailableMAX2510EEI+QSOP,;28 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX2510EEI+ActiveQSOP,;28 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2510EEI+TActiveQSOP,;28 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2510EEI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX2510EEI+TQSOP,;28 pin;61.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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