Overview
The MAX2659ELT+TG126, produced by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated, is a high-gain, low-noise amplifier (LNA) specifically designed for GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS applications. This device is fabricated using Maxim’s advanced SiGe process, ensuring high performance and low power consumption. It is ideal for various navigation and location-enabled devices due to its ultra-low noise figure and high gain.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Gain | 20.5 dB |
| Noise Figure | 0.8 dB |
| Supply Voltage | +1.6 V to +3.6 V |
| Supply Current | Approximately 4.1 mA |
| Input 1 dB Compression Point (IP1dB) | -12 dBm |
| Third-Order Intercept Point (IIP3) | -5 dBm |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C |
| Junction Temperature | +150°C |
| Package Type | 6-pin μDFN (1.5mm x 1.0mm x 0.75mm) |
| Shutdown Current | < 1 μA |
Key Features
- High gain of 20.5 dB and ultra-low noise figure of 0.8 dB
- Low power consumption of approximately 4.1 mA
- Shutdown feature reducing supply current to less than 1 μA
- On-chip output matching to 50Ω, eliminating the need for external matching components
- Requires off-chip input matching with a simple inductor and capacitor network
- Lead-free, RoHS-compliant package
Applications
- Automotive Navigation
- Location-Enabled Mobile Devices
- Telematics (Asset Tracking and Management)
- Personal Navigation Device (PND)
- Cellular Phones with GPS
- Notebook PC/Ultra-Mobile PC
- Recreational, Marine Navigation
Q & A
- What is the primary application of the MAX2659ELT+TG126?
The MAX2659ELT+TG126 is primarily designed for GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS applications. - What is the gain of the MAX2659ELT+TG126?
The gain of the MAX2659ELT+TG126 is 20.5 dB. - What is the noise figure of the MAX2659ELT+TG126?
The noise figure of the MAX2659ELT+TG126 is 0.8 dB. - What is the supply voltage range for the MAX2659ELT+TG126?
The supply voltage range for the MAX2659ELT+TG126 is +1.6 V to +3.6 V. - How much current does the MAX2659ELT+TG126 consume?
The MAX2659ELT+TG126 consumes approximately 4.1 mA. - What is the shutdown current of the MAX2659ELT+TG126?
The shutdown current of the MAX2659ELT+TG126 is less than 1 μA. - What type of package does the MAX2659ELT+TG126 come in?
The MAX2659ELT+TG126 comes in a 6-pin μDFN package (1.5mm x 1.0mm x 0.75mm). - Is the MAX2659ELT+TG126 RoHS-compliant?
Yes, the MAX2659ELT+TG126 is lead-free and RoHS-compliant. - What is the operating temperature range of the MAX2659ELT+TG126?
The operating temperature range of the MAX2659ELT+TG126 is -40°C to +85°C. - What are some common applications of the MAX2659ELT+TG126?
Common applications include automotive navigation, location-enabled mobile devices, telematics, personal navigation devices, cellular phones with GPS, and recreational marine navigation.
