MAX2657:GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifiers

Low-Noise-Figure GPS LNAs in an Ultra-Small WLP Package Offer Higher Linearity Version for Increased Sensitivity

The MAX2657/MAX2658 high-gain, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) are designed for GPS L1, Galileo, and GLONASS applications. Designed in Maxim's advanced SiGe process, the devices achieve a high gain and an ultra-low-noise figure while maximizing the input-referred 1dB compression point and the 3rd-order intercept point. The MAX2657/MAX2658 operate from a +1.6V to +3.3V single supply. The MAX2657 is optimized for low current. The MAX2658 is optimized for high linearity. The shutdown feature in the device reduces the supply current to be less than 1µA. The MAX2657/MAX2658 are available in a very small, lead-free, RoHS-compliant, 0.86mm x 1.26mm x 0.65mm, wafer-level package (WLP).

Key Features
  • High-Power Gain: 19dB (MAX2657)
  • Ultra-Low-Noise Figure: 0.8dB
  • Integrated 50Ω Output Matching Circuit
  • Low Supply Current: 4.1mA (MAX2657)
  • Wide Supply Voltage Range: 1.6V to 3.3V
  • Low Bill of Materials: One Inductor, Two Capacitors
  • Small Footprint: 0.86mm x 1.26mm
  • Thin Profile: 0.65mm
  • 0.4mm-Pitch Wafer-Level Package (WLP)
MAX2657, MAX2658: Pin Configuration/Typical Application Circuit
MAX2657, MAX2658: Pin Configuration/Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Avionics
  • Cellular Phones with GPS
  • Location-Enabled Mobile Devices
  • Notebook PCs/Ultra-Mobile PCs
  • Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs)
  • Recreational, Marine Navigation
  • Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)
  • Watches
DataSheet
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MAX2657-MAX2658 Data SheetMAX2657-MAX2658.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberRF Freq.
(MHz)
RF Freq.
(MHz)
Noise Figure
(dB)
Gain
(dB)
ISUPPLY
(mA)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/Pins
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MAX2657156316200.819.54.10.86 x 1.26WLP/6
MAX265817.77.7WLP/6
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX2659:GPS/GNSS Low-Noise Amplifier
  • MAX12000:1575MHz GPS Front-End Amplifier
  • MAX2655:1575MHz/1900MHz Variable-IP3 Low-Noise Amplifiers
  • MAX2654:1575MHz/1900MHz Variable-IP3 Low-Noise Amplifiers
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX2657AEVKIT+No Longer AvailableMAX2669EVKIT+KIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX2657EVKIT+ActiveEVKIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX2657EWT+ActiveWLP,;6 pin;1.3 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2657EWT+TActiveWLP,;6 pin;1.3 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2657EWT+T10No Longer AvailableWLP,;6 pin;1.3 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX2657-MAX2658.pdf MAX2658
MAX2657.pdf MAX2657
MAX2657-MAX2658.pdf MAX2658