
For free samples & the latest literature: http://www.maxim-ic.com, or phone 1-800-998-8800.
For small orders, phone 1-800-835-8769.
________________General Desc ription
The MAX2430 is a versatile, silicon RF power amplifier
that operates directly from a 3V to 5.5V supply, making
it suitable for 3-cell NiCd or 1-cell lithium-ion battery
applications. It is designed for use in the 800MHz to
1000MHz frequency range and, at 915MHz, can pro-
duce +21dBm (125mW) of output power with greater
than 32dB of gain at V
CC
= 3.6V.
A unique shutdown function provides an off supply cur-
rent of typically less than 1μA to save power during
“idle slots” in time-division multiple-access (TDMA)
transmissions. An external capacitor sets the RF output
power envelope ramp time. External power control is
also possible over a 15dB range. The amplifier’s input
is matched on-chip to 50
. The output is an open col-
lector that is easily matched to a 50
load with few
external components.
The MAX2430 is ideal as a driver amplifier for portable
and mobile telephone systems, or as a complete power
amplifier for other low-cost applications, such as those
in the 915MHz spread-spectrum ISM band. It is fabri-
cated with Maxim’s high-frequency bipolar transistor
process and is available in a thermally enhanced,
16-pin narrow SO and miniature 16-pin PwrQSOP pack-
ages with heat slug.
________________________Applic ations
Digital Cordless Phones
915MHz ISM-Band Applications
Two-Way Pagers
Wireless LANs
Cellular Phones
AM and FM Analog Transmitters
____________________________Features
o
Operates Over the 800MHz to 1000MHz Frequency
Range
o
Delivers 125mW at 915MHz from +3.6V Supply
(100mW typical from +3.0V supply)
o
Operates Directly from 3-Cell NiCd or 1-Cell
Lithium-Ion Battery
o
Over 32dB Power Gain
o
RF Power Envelope Ramping is Programmable
with One External Capacitor
o
Input Matched to 50
(VSWR < 2:1)
o
15dB Output Power Control Range
o
1μA Typical Shutdown Current
M
Low-Voltage, Silicon RF Power
Amplifier/Predriver
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
1
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND3
GND3
GND4
GND4
GND4
GND4
BIAS
RFOUT
GND3
SHDN
GND2
RFIN
GND2
GND1
VCC1
VCC2
TOP VIEW
MAX2430
Narrow SO/PwrQSOP
Pin Configuration
MAX2430
MASTER
BIAS
GAIN
GND2
NOTE: MAX2430IEE (PwrQSOP PACKAGE) UNDERSIDE METAL
SLUG MUST BE SOLDERED TOPCB GROUND PLANE.
GND3
VCC1
VCC2
BIAS
GND4
RFOUT
9
10
8
7
11, 12, 13, 14
1, 15, 16
3, 5
SHDN
GND1
RFIN
2
6
4
DRIVER
OUTPUT
BIAS
Func tional Diagram
19-1093; Rev 2; 1/98
EVALUATION KIT MANUAL
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-20°C to +85°C
-20°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 PwrQSOP
16 Narrow SO
FOLLOWS DATA SHEET
Ordering Information
MAX2430IEE
MAX2430ISE