MAX2160, MAX2160EBG:ISDB-T Single-Segment Low-IF Tuners

The MAX2160/EBG tuner ICs are designed for use in Japanese mobile digital TV (ISDB-T single-segment) applications. The devices directly convert UHF band signals to a low-IF using a broadband I/Q downconverter. The operating frequency range extends from 470MHz to 770MHz. The MAX2160/EBG support both I/Q low-IF interfaces as well as single low-IF interfaces, making the devices universal tuners for various digital demodulator IC implementations. The MAX2160/EBG include an LNA, RF variable-gain amplifiers, I and Q downconverting mixers, low-IF variable-gain amplifiers, and bandpass filters providing in excess of 42dB of image rejection. The parts are capable of operating with either high-side or low-side local oscillator (LO) injection. The MAX2160/EBG's variable-gain amplifiers provide in excess of 100dB of gain-control range. The MAX2160/EBG also include fully monolithic VCOs and tank circuits, as well as a complete frequency synthesizer. The devices include a XTAL oscillator as well as a separate TCXO input buffer. The devices operate with XTAL/TCXO oscillators from 13MHz to 26MHz allowing the shared use of a VC-TCXO in cellular handset applications. Additionally, a divider is provided for the XTAL/TCXO oscillator allowing for simple and low-cost interfacing to various channel decoders. The MAX2160/EBG are specified for operation from -40°C to +85°C and available in a 40-pin (6mm x 6mm) thin QFN lead-free plastic package with exposed paddle (EP), and in a 3.175mm x 3.175mm lead-free wafer-level package (WLP).

Key Features
  • Low Noise Figure: < 4dB Typical
  • High Dynamic Range: -98dBm to 0dBm
  • High-Side or Low-Side LO Injection
  • Integrated VCO and Tank Circuits
  • Low LO Phase Noise: Typical -88dBc/Hz at 10kHz
  • Integrated Frequency Synthesizer
  • Integrated Bandpass Filters
  • 52dB Typical Image Rejection
  • Single +2.7V to +3.3V Supply Voltage
  • Three Low-Power Modes
  • Two-Wire, I²C-Compatible Serial Control Interface
  • Very Small Lead-Free WLP Package
MAX2160, MAX2160EBG: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX2160, MAX2160EBG: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Cell Phone Mobile TVs
  • Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
  • Pocket TVs
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX2160-MAX2160EBG Data SheetMAX2160-MAX2160EBG.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberRef. Clock Freq.
(MHz)
Input Frequency
(MHz)
IF Output Freq.
(MHz)
Noise Figure
(dB)
VSUPPLY
(V)
ISUPPLY
(mA)
ApplicationsFootprint
(mm x mm)
Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typSee Notes
MAX216013 to 26470 to 7700.5713.82.7 to 3.344ISDB-T (1seg)6.0 x 6.0-40 to +85TQFN/40
WLP/81
$6.49 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX3538:Broadband Variable-Gain Amplifiers
  • MAX3537:Broadband Variable-Gain Amplifiers
  • MAX2130:Broadband, Two-Output, Low-Noise Amplifier for TV Tuner Applications
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX2160EBG+TActiveWLP,;81 pin;10.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2160ETLNo Longer AvailableMAX2160ETL+TQFN,;40 pin;37.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX2160ETL+ActiveTQFN,;40 pin;37.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2160ETL+TActiveTQFN,;40 pin;37.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2160ETL-TNo Longer AvailableMAX2160ETL+TQFN;40 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX2160-MAX2160EBG.pdf MAX2160EBG
MAX2160-MAX2160EBG.pdf MAX2160EBG
MAX2160-MAX2160EBG.pdf MAX2160EBG
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MAX2160 ISDB-T Reference Design MAX2160EBG
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