MAX2027:IF Digitally Controlled Variable-Gain Amplifier

Lowest Noise, Highest Linearity, SiGe Integrated DVGA for Base Stations

The MAX2027 high-performance, digitally controlled variable-gain amplifier is designed for use from 50MHz to 400MHz. The device integrates a digitally controlled attenuator and a high-linearity IF amplifier in one package. Targeted for IF signal chains to adjust gain either dynamically or as a one-time channel gain setting, the MAX2027 is ideal for applications requiring high performance. The attenuator provides 23dB of attenuation range with ±0.05dB state-to-state accuracy. The MAX2027 is available in a thermally enhanced 20- pin TSSOP-EP package and operates over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • 50MHz to 400MHz Frequency Range
  • Variable Gain: -8dB to +15dB
  • Output IP3: 35dBm (at All Gain Settings)
  • Noise Figure: 4.7dB at Maximum Gain
  • Digitally Controlled Gain with 1dB Resolution and ±0.05dB State-to-State Accuracy
MAX2027: Typical Application Circuit
MAX2027: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
  • Broadband Systems
  • Cellular Base Stations
  • Receiver Gain Control
  • Terrestrial Links
  • Transmitter Gain Control
DataSheet
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MAX2027 Data SheetMAX2027.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
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MAX2027Digital15040023115.54.734.742-44-684.75 to 5.25606.4 x 6.5TSSOP-EP/20-40 to +85$4.80 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX2027EUP+DActiveTSSOP-EP,;20 pin;42.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2027EUP+TDActiveTSSOP-EP,;20 pin;42.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2027EUP-DNo Longer AvailableMAX2027EUP+DTSSOP-EP,;20 pin;42.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX2027EUP-TDNo Longer AvailableMAX2027EUP+TDTSSOP-EP,;20 pin;42.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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