MAX1479:300MHz to 450MHz Low-Power, Crystal-Based +10dBm ASK/FSK Transmitter

300MHz to 450MHz Low-Power, Crystal-Based ASK/FSK Transmitter has More than +10dBm Output

The MAX1479 crystal-referenced phase-locked-loop (PLL) VHF/UHF transmitter is designed to transmit ASK, OOK, and FSK data in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency range. The MAX1479 supports data rates up to 100kbps in ASK mode and 20kbps in FSK mode (both Manchester coded). The device provides an adjustable output power of more than +10dBm into a 50Ω load. The crystal-based architecture of the MAX1479 eliminates many of the common problems of SAW-based transmitters by providing greater modulation depth, faster frequency settling, higher tolerance of the transmit frequency, and reduced temperature dependence. These improvements enable better overall receiver performance when using the MAX1479 together with a superheterodyne receiver such as the MAX1470, MAX1471, MAX1473, or MAX7033. The MAX1479 is available in a 16-pin TQFN package (3mm x 3mm) and is specified for the automotive temperature range from -40°C to +125°C.

Key Features
  • ETSI-Compliant EN300 220
  • +2.1V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation
  • Supports ASK, OOK, and FSK Modulations
  • Adjustable FSK Shift
  • +10dBm Output Power into 50Ω Load
  • Low Supply Current (6.7mA in ASK Mode, and 10.5mA in FSK Mode)
  • Uses Small Low-Cost Crystal
  • Small 16-Pin TQFN Package
  • Fast-On Oscillator—200µs Startup Time
  • Programmable Clock Output
MAX1479: Typical Application Circuit
MAX1479: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Garage Door Openers
  • Radio-Controlled Toys
  • Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
  • RF Remote Controls
  • Security Systems
  • Tire-Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
  • Wireless Computer Peripherals
  • Wireless Game Consoles
  • Wireless Sensors
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX1479 Data SheetMAX1479.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberSolutionsApplicationsBand/ Freq.
(MHz)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
See Notes
MAX1479300 to 450MHz-ISM RKEAutomotive
Garage Door Openers
Home Automation
ISM
ISM (Europe)
RF Remote Controls
RKE
Security Systems
TPM
300 to 4503.0 x 3.0TQFN/16$1.20 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX1479ATENo Longer AvailableMAX1479ATE+TQFN,;16 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +125°CNo
MAX1479ATE+ActiveTQFN,;16 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX1479ATE+C2RActiveTQFN,;16 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX1479ATE+TActiveTQFN,;16 pin;9.6 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX1479ATE-TNo Longer AvailableMAX1479ATE+TQFN;16 pin-40°C to +125°CSee data sheet
MAX1479.pdf MAX1479
MAX1479.pdf MAX1479
MAX1479.pdf MAX1479
Getting Started with a Radio Design MAX7060
Crystal Calculations for ISM-RF Products MAX7060
How to Optimize an ISM Radio Frequency (RF) System MAX7060
RF Basics MAX7060
Flexible Configuration of the MAX7060 ASK/FSK ISM-RF Transmitter MAX7060
Design a Crystal Oscillator to Match Your Application MAX7060
Manchester Data Encoding for Radio Communications MAX1479
MAX1479.pdf MAX1479