MAX7042:308MHz/315MHz/418MHz/433.92MHz Low-Power, FSK Superheterodyne Receiver

The MAX7042 fully integrated, low-power, CMOS superheterodyne RF receiver is designed to receive frequency-shift-keyed (FSK) data at rates up to 66kbps nonreturn-to-zero (NRZ) (33kbps Manchester). The MAX7042 requires only a few external components to realize a complete wireless RF receiver at 308, 315, 418, and 433.92MHz. The MAX7042 includes all the active components required in a superheterodyne receiver including a low-noise amplifier (LNA), an image-rejection (IR) mixer, a fully integrated phase-locked loop (PLL), local oscillator (LO), 10.7MHz IF limiting amplifier with received-signal-strength indicator (RSSI), low-noise FM demodulator, and a 3V regulator. Differential peak-detecting data demodulators are included for baseband data recovery. The MAX7042 is available in a 32-pin TQFN and is specified over the automotive -40°C to +125°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • +2.4V to +3.6V or +4.5V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
  • Four User-Selectable Carrier Frequencies 308, 315, 418, and 433.92MHz
  • -110dBm RF Input Sensitivity at 315MHz
  • -109dBm RF Input Sensitivity at 433.92MHz
  • Fast Startup (< 250µs)
  • Small 32-Pin TQFN Package
  • Low Operating Supply Current
    • 6.2mA Continuous
    • 20nA Power-Down
  • Integrated PLL, VCO, and Loop Filter
  • 45dB Integrated Image Rejection
  • Selectable IF BW with External Filter
  • Positive and Negative Peak Detectors
  • RSSI Output
MAX7042: Typical Application Circuit
MAX7042: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Home and Office Lighting Control
  • Home Automation
  • Local Telemetry Systems
  • Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
  • Remote Sensing
  • Security Systems
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Tire-Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
DataSheet
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MAX7042 Data SheetMAX7042.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberRef. Clock Freq.
(MHz)
IF Output Freq.
(MHz)
VSUPPLY
(V)
ISUPPLY
(mA)
ApplicationsSolutionsBand/ Freq.
(MHz)
Footprint
(mm x mm)
Package/Pins
MAX7042<=17.63410.72.4 to 3.6
4.5 to 5.5
6.2Garage Door Openers
ISM
RKE
Remote Controls
Remote Keyless Entry
Security Systems
TPM
Wireless Sensors
300MHz to 450MHz
Selectable 308/315/418/433.92MHz
300 to 4505.0 x 5.0TQFN/32
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX7042ATJ+ActiveTQFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX7042ATJ+TActiveTQFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
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Baseband Calculations for ISM-RF Receivers MAX7042
Crystal Calculations for ISM-RF Products MAX7060
How to Optimize an ISM Radio Frequency (RF) System MAX7060
RF Basics MAX7060
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