Reference design (RD) is a dual-band, triple-mode CDMA front-end to a receiver whose frequency plan requires digital and AMPS analog IFs to be at 183.6MHz. RD uses the MAX2338, a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with mixer, that is useful for TDMA, GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA applications.
This reference design (RD) is for a dual-band CDMA front-end IC for use in automotive applications. The application circuit uses the MAX2323 low-noise amplifier (LNA) with mixer at temperatures up to 110°C. The device is also useful for TDMA, GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA applications. Schematics, bill of materials (BOM), and performance measurements are shown.
This reference design (RD) is for a dual-band, triple-mode CDMA front-end IC tuned for use with IF SAW filters. The RD modifies the FM/cellular/PCS mixers to a common 85MHz IF. The design uses a low -noise amplifier (LNA) with mixer, the MAX2320, that is also useful for TDMA, GSM, and EDGE applications. Schematics and bill of materials are shown.
This reference design (RD) is for a dual-band, triple-mode front-end IC using only 85MHz IF centers for processing PCS, cellular CDMA, and cellular AMPS. The RD uses the MAX2323, a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with mixer, that is useful for TDMA, GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA applications.
Reference design (RD) is for a dual-band IS-136 TDMA RF front-end. Data show that the MAX2321 dual-band low-noise amplifier (LNA) and mixer IC exceeds IS-136 specifications and needs no additional or special components as a front-end for a TDMA application.
This reference design (RD) is for a dual-band CDMA front-end IC that uses a PCS-band signal path for 2.5GHz LEO satellite channel and a cellular-band signal path for GlobalStar IS-95 CDMA applications. The MAX2323 LNA plus mixer for dual-band CDMA handsets is featured.
This reference design (RD) shows how a dual-band, dual-mode CDMA front-end IC can drive an IRF3100 IF demodulator. The RD features the MAX2323 CDMA low-noise amplifier which is also useful for TDMA, GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA applications. Schematics, the bill of materials (BOM), and performance results are shown.
Reference design (RD) is a dual-band, triple-mode CDMA front-end IC in a receiver with all 183MHz IFs for processing cellular CDMA. The RD uses the MAX2323, a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with mixer, that is useful for TDMA, GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA applications.
This reference design (RD) is for a dual-band, dual-mode CDMA front-end for Japanese cellular CDMA at 110MHz IF. The RD uses a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with mixer, the MAX2325, that is also useful for TDMA, GSM, and EDGE applications. Schematics and bill of materials are shown.
This reference design (RD) is for a dual-band, dual-mode CDMA front-end that uses a CDMA LNA/mixer, the MAX2323. The RD retunes the FM analog and the cellular/PCS digital mixers to 210MHz IF. This CDMA low-noise amplifier is also useful for TDMA, GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA applications. Schematics and bill of materials are shown.
This reference design (RD) shows how a downconverter with selectable LO doubler can be used as an upconverter. The RD achieves 9dB gain and 1.3dBm IIP3. The MAX2683 low-power downconverter designed to operate in the receive path of 3.5GHz wireless data transceivers is featured. Schematics, test setup, BOM, and performance results are shown.
This reference design (RD) for an RF mixer in the FM (AMPS) signal path custom tunes the output matching circuit to optimize the trade-off between IIP3 and the highest gain. The design features the MAX2324 low-noise amplifier (LNA) with RF mixer for cellular-band CDMA, TDMA, GMS, and EDGE applications.
This article demonstrates how to achieve current limit for the MAX1692 PWM step-down regulator by using a MAX4173H current-sense amplifier.
Reference design (RD) shows a dual-band, triple-mode CDMA front-end IC tuned to provide +20dBm in low-gain high-linearity mode. The RD features a CDMA low-noise amplifier (LNA) that is also useful for TDMA, GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA applications.The MAX2323 LNA/mixer is featured.
This application note assesses a tuned, dual-band, front-end CDMA IC with single 110MHZ IF. Focus is on the MAX2322, a low-noise amplifier (LNA) for dual-band CDMA cell-phone handsets. The MAX2323 can also be used in dual-band TDMA, GSM, EDGE, or WCDMA applications.
Combining a photodiode with two op amps and a comparator forms a fiber-optic receiver capable of data rates to 800kbps while occupying little board space.
Three techniques for charging lithium-ion (Li+) batteries are described. Linear, switch-mode, and constant-current pulse circuits are shown for each charging method.
The single cell Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery charger that does not dissipate power (no heat) can also use a low cost linear AC adapter. This application note discusses how to design a simple and low-cost Li-ion charger.
This reference design (RD) is for a dual-band CDMA front-end in an IS-136 TDMA receiver with all 183MHz IFs, The RD uses the MAX2338, a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with mixer that is useful for TDMA, GSM, EDGE, and WCDMA applications.
This reference design (RD) shows how a CDMA PA, the MAX2265, provides -45dBc ACPR at +28.5dBm. Low-cost cellular CDMA power amplifier has good linearity and power-added efficiency for US cellular-band IS-95-based CDMA , PDC, and IS-136-based TDMA modulation formats. Schematics and performance data are shown.