MAX2694:GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifiers

Low-Noise-Figure GPS LNAs in an Ultra-Small WLP Offer Versions with Different Levels of Gain

The MAX2687/MAX2689/MAX2694 low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) are designed for GPS L1, Galileo, and GLONASS applications. Designed in Maxim's advanced SiGe process, the devices achieve high gain and low noise figure while maximizing the input-referred 1dB compression point and the 3rd-order intercept point. The MAX2687/MAX2689/MAX2694 provide high gains of 12dB, 15dB, and 18dB, respectively. Each is optimized for high linearity. The devices operate from a +1.6V to +3.6V single supply. The optional shutdown feature in the devices reduces the supply current to less than 10µA. The devices are available in a very small, lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 0.86mm x 0.86mm x 0.65mm wafer-level package (WLP).

Key Features
  • High Power Gain: 17.8dB (MAX2687)
  • Low Noise Figure: 0.85dB (MAX2687)
  • Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
  • Low Supply Current: 4.5mA (MAX2694)
  • Wide Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 3.6V
  • Low Bill of Materials: One Inductor, Two Capacitors
  • Small Footprint: 0.86mm x 0.86mm
  • 0.4mm-Pitch Wafer-Level Package (WLP)
MAX2687, MAX2694: Typical Application Circuit
MAX2687, MAX2694: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Automotive Navigation
  • Avionics
  • Cellular Phones with GPS
  • Digital Cameras
  • Notebook PCs/Ultra-Mobile PCs
  • Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs)
  • Recreational, Marine Navigation
  • Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)
  • Watches
DataSheet
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MAX2687-MAX2694 Data SheetMAX2687-MAX2694.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberRF Freq.
(MHz)
RF Freq.
(MHz)
Noise Figure
(dB)
Gain
(dB)
Input IP3
(dBm)
ISUPPLY
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxSee Notes
MAX2689157516101.215.1-7.630.86 x 0.86WLP/4$0.50 @1k
MAX26870.8517.8-7.63WLP/4-
MAX26940.9711.66.854.5WLP/4$0.61 @1k
Related Products
  • MAX2659:GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifier
  • MAX12000:1575MHz GPS Front-End Amplifier
  • MAX2655:1575MHz/1900MHz Variable-IP3 Low-Noise Amplifiers
  • MAX2654:1575MHz/1900MHz Variable-IP3 Low-Noise Amplifiers
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX2694EVKIT#ActiveEVKIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX2694EVKIT+No Longer AvailableEVKIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX2694EWS+ActiveWLP,;4 pin;WLP;-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2694EWS+TActiveWLP,;4 pin;WLP;-40°C to +85°CLead Free
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MAX2687-MAX2694_cn.pdf MAX2694