The MAX2601/MAX2602 are RF power transistors optimized for use in portable cellular and wireless equipment that operates from three NiCd/NiMH cells or one Li-Ion cell. These transistors deliver 1W of RF power from a 3.6V supply with efficiency of 58% when biased for constant-envelope applications (e.g., FM or FSK). For NADC (IS-54) operation, they deliver 29dBm with -28dBc ACPR from a 4.8V supply. The MAX2601 is a high-performance silicon bipolar RF power transistor. The MAX2602 includes a high-performance silicon bipolar RF power transistor, and a biasing diode that matches the thermal and process characteristics of the power transistor. This diode is used to create a bias network that accurately controls the power transistor’s collector current as the temperature changes. The MAX2601/MAX2602 can be used as the final stage in a discrete or module power amplifier. Silicon bipolar technology eliminates the need for voltage inverters and sequencing circuitry, as required by GaAsFET power amplifiers. Furthermore, a drain switch is not required to turn off the MAX2601/MAX2602. This increases operating time in two ways: it allows lower system end-of-life battery voltage, and it eliminates the wasted power from a drain-switch device. The MAX2601/MAX2602 are available in thermally enhanced, 8-pin SO packages, which are screened to the extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
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MAX2601-MAX2602 Data Sheet | MAX2601-MAX2602.pdf |
Part Number | Freq. (MHz) | Freq. (MHz) | POUT (dBm) | Efficiency (%) | Footprint (mm x mm) | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price |
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MAX2601 | 0 | 1000 | 29 | 58 | 4.9 x 6.0 | SOIC(N)-EP/8 | $2.39 @1k |
MAX2602 | SOIC(N)-EP/8 | $2.51 @1k | |||||
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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MAX2601ESA | No Longer Available | MAX2601ESA+ | SOIC(N)-EP,;8 pin;30.9 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | No |
MAX2601ESA+ | Active | SOIC(N)-EP,;8 pin;30.9 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
MAX2601ESA+T | Active | SOIC(N)-EP,;8 pin;30.9 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
MAX2601ESA-T | No Longer Available | MAX2601ESA+T | N.SO;8 pin | -40°C to +85°C | See data sheet |