MAX7036:300MHz to 450MHz ASK Receiver with Internal IF Filter

Provides Excellent Receive Sensitivity, While Reducing the Overall Component Count and System Cost

The MAX7036 low-cost receiver is designed to receive amplitude-shift-keyed (ASK) and on-off-keyed (OOK) data in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency range. The receiver has an RF input signal range of -109dBm to 0dBm. The MAX7036 requires few external components and has a power-down pin to put it in a low-current sleep mode, making it ideal for cost- and power-sensitive applications. The low-noise amplifier (LNA), phase-locked loop (PLL), mixer, IF filter, received-signal-strength indicator (RSSI), and baseband sections are all on-chip. The MAX7036 uses a very-low intermediate frequency (VLIF) architecture. The MAX7036 integrates the IF filter on-chip and therefore eliminates an external ceramic filter, reducing the bill-of-materials cost. The device also contains an on-chip automatic gain control (AGC) that reduces the LNA gain by 30dB when the input signal power is large. The MAX7036 operates from either a 5V or a 3.3V power supply and draws 5.5mA (typ) of current. The MAX7036 is available in a 20-pin thin QFN package with an exposed pad and is specified over the AEC-Q100 Level 2 (-40°C to +105°C) temperature range.

Key Features
  • ASK/OOK Modulation
  • < 250µs Enable Turn-On Time
  • On-Chip PLL, VCO, Mixer, IF, Baseband
  • Low IF (200kHz Nominal)
  • 5.5mA DC Current
  • 1µA Standby Current
  • 3.3V/5V Operation
  • Small 20-Pin Thin QFN Package with an Exposed Pad
MAX7036: Typical Application Circuit
MAX7036: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Home Automation
  • Low-Cost RKE
  • Remote Controls
  • Security Systems
  • Sensor Networks
DataSheet
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MAX7036 Data SheetMAX7036.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberISUPPLY
(mA)
ApplicationsSolutionsBand/ Freq.
(MHz)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
See Notes
MAX70365.5Garage Door Openers
ISM
Peripherals
RKE
Remote Controls
Remote Keyless Entry
Security Systems
Wireless Computer
Wireless Sensors
300MHz to 450MHz300 to 450TQFN/20$0.83 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX7036GTP+ActiveTQFN,;20 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +105°CLead Free
MAX7036GTP+TActiveTQFN,;20 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +105°CLead Free
MAX7036GTP/V+ActiveTQFN,;20 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +105°CLead Free
MAX7036GTP/V+TActiveTQFN,;20 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +105°CLead Free
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