1300Mhz To 2700Mhz Variable-Gain Amplifier With Analog Gain Control

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1300MHz to 2700MHz Variable-Gain

Amplifier with Analog Gain Control
The MAX2057 general-purpose, high-performance variable-gain amplifier (VGA) is designed to operate in the
1300MHz to 2700MHz frequency range*. This device
features 15.5dB of gain, 6dB of noise figure, and an output 1dB compression point of 23.8dBm. The MAX2057
also provides an exceptionally high OIP3 level of
37dBm, which is maintained over the entire attenuation
range. In addition, the on-chip analog attenuators yield
infinite control and high attenuation accuracy over
selectable 21dB or 42dB control ranges. Each of these
features makes the MAX2057 an ideal VGA for
DCS/PCS, cdma2000, W-CDMA, and PHS/PAS transmitter and power amplifier AGC circuits.
The MAX2057 is pin compatible with the MAX2056
800MHz to 1000MHz VGA, making this family of amplifiers ideal for applications where a common PC board
layout is used for both frequency bands.
The MAX2057 operates from a single +5V supply and is
available in a compact 36-pin thin QFN package (6mm
x 6mm x 0.8mm) with an exposed pad. Electrical performance is guaranteed over the extended -40C to
+85C temperature range.
Features
o 1300MHz to 2700MHz RF Frequency Range*
o 37dBm Constant OIP3 (Over All Gain Settings)
o 23.8dBm Output 1dB Compression Point
o 15.5dB Typical Gain at Maximum Gain Setting
o 0.5dB Gain Flatness Over 100MHz Bandwidth
o 6dB Noise Figure at Maximum Gain Setting (Using
1 Attenuator)
o Two Gain-Control Ranges: 21dB and 42dB
o Analog Gain Control
o Single +5V Supply Voltage
o Pin Compatible with MAX2056, 800MHz to
1000MHz RF VGA
o External Current-Setting Resistors Provide Option
for Operating VGA in Reduced-Power/ReducedPerformance Mode
o Lead-Free Package Available
*Note: Operation beyond this range is possible, but has not been
characterized.
Applications
DCS 1800/PCS 1900 2G and 2.5G EDGE BaseStation Transmitters and Power Amplifiers
cdmaOne, cdma2000, Base-Station
Transmitters and Power Amplifiers
WCDMA, LTE, TD-SCDMA, and TD-LTE
Transmitters and Power Amplifiers
PHS/PAS Base-Station Transmitters and Power
Amplifiers
Transmitter Gain Control
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2057ETX+
-40C to +85C
36 Thin QFN-EP**
6mm x 6mm
MAX2057ETX+T
-40C to +85C
36 Thin QFN-EP**
6mm x 6mm
**EP = Exposed pad.

+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape-and-reel package.
Receiver Gain Control

Broadband Systems
Automatic Test Equipment
Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication
Systems
Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram appear at end of data

sheet.
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MAX2057
General Description
MAX2057

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
JA (2.5m/s airflow) ..........................................................29C/W
JC (junction to exposed pad) .........................................10C/W
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40C to +85C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65C to +150C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260C
VCC to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +5.5V

VCNTL to GND (with VCC applied) .............................0V to 4.75V
Current into VCNTL pin (VCC grounded) .............................40mA
All Other Pins to GND.................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
RF Input Power (IN, IN_A, ATTN_OUT, OUT_A) ...........+20dBm
RF Input Power (AMP_IN)...............................................+12dBm
JA (natural convection)...................................................35C/W
JA (1m/s airflow) .............................................................31C/W
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, no RF signals applied, all input and output ports terminated with 50, TA = -40C to +85C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5.0V, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
R1 = 1.2k, R2 = 2k (Note 1)
RSET1 Current
R1 = 1.2k (Note 1)
RSET2 Current
R1 = 2k (Note 1)
Gain-Control Voltage Range
(Note 2)
MIN
TYP
MAX
4.75
5.25
180
230
mA
mA
0.6
mA
1.0
Gain-Control Pin Input Resistance VCNTL = 1V to 4.5V
UNITS
4.5
50
V
k
RECOMMENDED AC OPERATING CONDITIONS

PARAMETER
Frequency Range
CONDITIONS
(Note 3)
MIN
TYP
1300
MAX
UNITS
2700
MHz
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Typical Operating Circuit with one attenuator connected, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TA = -40C to +85C, fIN = 1700MHz to
2500MHz, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5.0V, R1 = 1.2k, R2 = 2k, POUT = +5dBm, fIN = 2100MHz,
VCNTL = 1V, 50 system impedance, second attenuator is not connected, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 4)
PARAMETER
Gain
MIN
TYP
MAX
TA = +25C, VCC = 5.0V, f IN = 2100MHz

TA = +25C, VCC = 5.0V, f IN = 1560MHz
CONDITIONS
13.5
15.5
17.5
11.5
14.5
16.5
TA = +25C, VCC = 5.0V, f IN = 1500MHz
11.5
14.3
16.5
TA = +25C, VCC = 5.0V, f IN = 1450MHz

VCNTL = 1V
11.5
14
16.5
TA = +25C to -40C
Maximum Gain Variation
TA = +25C to +85C
dB
+0.9
VCNTL = 1.8V
+0.41
VCNTL = 2.6V
+0.09
VCNTL = 3.5V
-0.16
VCNTL = 1V
UNITS
-1
VCNTL = 1.8V
-0.56
VCNTL = 2.6V
-0.32
VCNTL = 3.5V
+0.1
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dB

(Typical Operating Circuit with one attenuator connected, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TA = -40C to +85C, fIN = 1700MHz to
2500MHz, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5.0V, R1 = 1.2k, R2 = 2k, POUT = +5dBm, fIN = 2100MHz,
VCNTL = 1V, 50 system impedance, second attenuator is not connected, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
Reverse Isolation
TYP
37
Noise Figure
(Note 5)
Output 1dB Compression Point
MAX
UNITS
dB
dB
+23.8
dBm
+64
dBm
dBm
Output 2nd-Order Intercept Point
From maximum gain to 15dB attenuation, measured at

f1 + f2 (Note 6)
Output 3rd-Order Intercept Point
From maximum gain to 15dB attenuation (Note 5)
+37
Output 3rd-Order Intercept Point

Variation Over Temperature
TA = +25C to +85C
-0.83
TA = +25C to -40C
-0.6
2nd Harmonic
From maximum gain to 15dB attenuation, POUT = +5dBm
-65
dBc
3rd Harmonic
From maximum gain to 15dB attenuation, POUT = +5dBm
-83
dBc
RF Gain-Control Range
RF Gain-Control Slope
f IN = 1700MHz to 2200MHz,
VCNTL = 1V to 4V
One attenuator
17
20.7
Two attenuators
34
42.4
f IN = 1450MHz to 1560MHz,
VCNTL = 1V to 4V
One attenuator
17
22
Two attenuators
34
VCNTL = 1.8V to 3.5V
Maximum RF Gain-Control Slope Maximum slope vs. gain-control voltage
dB
dB
44
-10
dB/V
-15.2
dB/V
Gain Flatness Over

100MHz Bandwidth
Peak-to-peak for all settings
0.5
dB
Attenuator Switching Time
15dB attenuation change (Note 7)
500
ns
Attenuator Insertion Loss
Second attenuator (IN_A, OUT_A)
2.2
dB
Input Return Loss
Entire band, all gain settings
18
dB
Output Return Loss
Entire band, all gain settings
15
dB
Group Delay
Input/output 50 lines de-embedded
300
ps
Group Delay Flatness Over

100MHz Bandwidth
Peak to peak
20
ps
Group Delay Change vs. Gain

Control
VCNTL = 1V to 4V
-70
ps
Insertion Phase Change vs. Gain

VCNTL = 1V to 4V
Control
50
degrees
Note 1: Total supply current reduces as R1 and R2 are increased.

Note 2: Operating outside this range for extended periods may affect device reliability. Limit pin input current to 40mA when VCC
is not present.
Note 3: Operation outside this range is possible, but with degraded performance of some parameters.
Note 4: All limits include external component losses, unless otherwise noted.
Note 5: Noise figure increases by approximately 1dB for every 1dB of gain reduction.
Note 6: f1 = 2100MHz, f2 = 2101MHz, +5dBm/tone at OUT.
Note 7: Switching time is measured from 50% of the control signal to when the RF output settles to 1dB.
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MAX2057
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
Typical Operating Characteristics

One Attenuator Configuration
(Typical Application Circuit with one attenuator connected, VCC = +5.0V, R1 = 1.2k, R2 = 2k, fIN = 2100MHz, maximum gain
setting, POUT = +5dBm, linearity measured at POUT = +5dBm/tone, TA = +25C, unless otherwise noted.)
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS
INPUT RETURN LOSS
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. RF FREQUENCY
vs. RF FREQUENCY
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
TA = +25C
160
TA = -40C
20
25
30
TA = +25C
5.000
5.250
5.125
MAX2057 toc03
15
20
TA = +25C
TA = +85C
25
30
40
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
1500
2500
1700
1900
2100
2300
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN vs. GAIN-CONTROL VOLTAGE
GAIN vs. RF FREQUENCY
REVERSE ISOLATION
vs. RF FREQUENCY
TA = -40C
GAIN (dB)
TA = +25C
TA = +85C
15
TA = +25C
TA = +85C
13
40
TA = +85C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
17
2500
MAX2057 toc06
MAX2057 toc04
19
35
TA = +25C
TA = -40C
30
11
-10
25
9
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
VCNTL (V)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
INPUT RETURN LOSS

vs. RF FREQUENCY
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS

vs. RF FREQUENCY
9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB

GAIN REDUCTION
10
15
MAX GAIN
20
25
30
6dB GAIN REDUCTION
35
40
1700
1900
2100
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
2300
2500
2300
2500
MAXIMUM GAIN
15
10
10
15
20
MAX GAIN, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB,

15dB, AND 18dB GAIN REDUCTION
25
5
0
30
-5
40
1500
2100
35
3dB GAIN REDUCTION
1900
20
MAX2057 toc08
1700
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
1500
2500
GAIN (dB)
1.5
MAX2057 toc07
1.0
MAX2057 toc09
-5
TA = -40C
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
15
10
35
40
4.875
TA = -40C
GAIN (dB)
15
TA = +85C
35
20
10
TA = -40C
MAX2057 toc05
150
4.750
10
180
170
5
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
190
MAX2057 toc02
TA = +85C
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
MAX2057 toc01
200
MAX2057

18dB GAIN REDUCTION
-10
1500
1700
1900
2100
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
2300
2500
1500
1700
1900
2100
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
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2300
2500

REVERSE ISOLATION
vs. RF FREQUENCY
7.5
7.0
35
MAXIMUM GAIN
6.5
6.0
TA = +25C
5.5
30
5.0
25
4.5
2100
2300
1700
OUTPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY
2300
1500
2500
1700
TA = +85C
VCC = 5.25V
38
TA = +25C
36
2100
41
38
2500
VCC = 5.00V
TA = +25C
35
32
TA = +85C
29
TA = -40C
26
32
2300
INPUT IP3 vs. ATTENUATION
VCC = 4.75V
34
1900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
TA = -40C
34
2100
40
MAX2057 toc13
40
36
1900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
38
VCC = 5.00V
VCC = 5.25V
4.0
1500
2500
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
1900
5.5
4.5
TA = -40C
MAX2057 toc14
1700
6.0
5.0
4.0
1500
VCC = 4.75V
6.5
MAX2057 toc15
40
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
45
MAX2057 toc12
TA = +85C
7.0
50
20
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
8.0
MAX2057 toc11
7.5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
8.0
MAX2057 toc10
18dB GAIN REDUCTION

55
NOISE FIGURE vs. RF FREQUENCY
60
32
23
20
30
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
1500
1700
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
36
35
34
ATTENUATION (dB)
15
20
20
TA = +85C
70
65
60
TA = +25C
TA = -40C
55
45
32
10
15
50
33
30
10
OUTPUT IP2 (dBm)
TA = -40C
32
75
MAX2057 toc17
37
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
36
2500
ATTENUATION (dB)
38
MAX2057 toc16
TA = +25C
38
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
2300
OUTPUT IP3 vs. OUTPUT POWER
OUTPUT IP3 vs. ATTENUATION
TA = +85C
2100
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
40
34
1900
MAX2057 toc18
30
-6
-3
OUTPUT POWER PER TONE (dBm)
12
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
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MAX2057
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)

70
MAX2057 toc20
MAX2057 toc19
VCC = 4.75V
VCC = 5.00V
70
OUTPUT IP2 vs. ATTENUATION
INPUT IP2 vs. ATTENUATION

70
65
MAX2057 toc21

75
TA = +85C
60
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
65
VCC = 5.25V
55
60
55
TA = -40C
TA = +25C
50
TA = +25C
TA = -40C
60
45
45
55
40
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
10
10
15
OUTPUT P1dB vs. RF FREQUENCY

MAX2057 toc22
26
TA = +25C
VCC = 5.25V
25
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm)
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm)
TA = -40C
24
23
ATTENUATION (dB)
OUTPUT P1dB vs. RF FREQUENCY
25
20
15
ATTENUATION (dB)
26
TA = +85C
22
21
VCC = 5.00V
24
23
VCC = 4.75V
22
21
20
20
1500
1700
1900
2100
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
65
MAX2057 toc23
50
OUTPUT IP2 (dBm)
TA = +85C
OUTPUT IP2 (dBm)
MAX2057

2300
2500
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
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2500
20

Two Attenuator Configuration
(Typical Application Circuit with two attenuators connected, VCC = +5.0V, R1 = 1.2k, R2 = 2k, fIN = 2100MHz, maximum gain
INPUT RETURN LOSS

vs. RF FREQUENCY
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS

vs. RF FREQUENCY
10
TA = -40C
15
20
25
TA = +85C
30
TA = +25C
MAX2057 toc25
5
35
10
TA = -40C
15
20
TA = +25C
25
30
35
40
40
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
1500
1700
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
GAIN vs. GAIN-CONTROL VOLTAGE
2100
2300
2500

17
MAX2057 toc26
TA = -40C
TA = +25C
1900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
15
TA = -40C
15
TA = +85C
-5
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
TA = +85C
MAX2057 toc27
MAX2057 toc24
-15
13
TA = +25C
11
TA = +85C
-25
-35
7
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
VCNTL (V)
3.0
3.5
4.0
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
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MAX2057
Typical Operating Characteristics

Two Attenuator Configuration
(Typical Application Circuit with two attenuators connected, VCC = +5.0V, R1 = 1.2k, R2 = 2k, fIN = 2100MHz, maximum gain
TA = -40C
TA = +25C
MAXIMUM GAIN
6dB GAIN REDUCTION
10
15
20
25
30
12dB, 18dB, 24dB, 30dB

GAIN REDUCTION
35
30
2100
2500
2300
1500
1700
1900
2100
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
REVERSE ISOLATION
vs. RF FREQUENCY
5
0
-5
-10
30dB GAIN REDUCTION
60
50
40
10.0
1900
2100
1700
1900
2100
TA = +25C
TA = -40C
2500
2300
1500
1700
1900
TA = -40C
TA = +85C
34
TA = +25C
65
60
TA = -40C
55
50
45
30
1500
1700
1900
2100
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
2300
2500
1500
2100
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
TA = +85C
70
OUTPUT IP2 (dBm)
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
8.0
75
MAX2057 toc34
TA = +25C
32
8.5

40
36
9.0
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
38
TA = +85C
6.0
1500
2500
2300
2500
9.5
6.5
20
1700
2300
7.0
MAXIMUM GAIN
30dB GAIN REDUCTION
-25
2100
10.5
7.5
30
1500
1900
-15
-20
1700
11.0
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
10
70
1500
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
80
MAX2057 toc31
MAXIMUM GAIN
15
30
2500
2300
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
20
6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB,

30dB GAIN REDUCTION
25
MAX2057 toc35
1900
20
35
MAX2057 toc32
1700
MAXIMUM GAIN
15
40
40
1500
10
MAX2057 toc33
40
MAX2057 toc30
TA = +85C
MAX2057 toc29
MAX2057 toc28
45
35
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS

vs. RF FREQUENCY
INPUT RETURN LOSS

vs. RF FREQUENCY
REVERSE ISOLATION
vs. RF FREQUENCY
GAIN (dB)
MAX2057

1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
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2300
2500

PIN
NAME
FUNCTION
1, 3, 4, 6, 7,
9, 10, 12,
14, 18, 19,
2124, 27,
28, 30, 31,
33, 34, 36
GND
OUT_A
5, 13, 16,
25, 32
VCC
Power Supply. Bypass each pin to GND with capacitors as shown in the Typical Application
Circuit. Place capacitors as close to the pin as possible.
IN_A
Second-Attenuator Input. Internally matched to 50 over the operating frequency band. Connect to
a 50 RF source through a DC-blocking capacitor if greater than 21dB of gain-control range is
required. No connection is required if the second attenuator is not used.
11
VCNTL
Analog Gain-Control Input. Limit voltages applied to this pin to a 1V to 4.5V range when VCC is
present to ensure device reliability.
15
RSET1
First-Stage Amplifier Bias-Current Setting. Connect to GND through a 1.2k resistor.
17
RSET2
Second-Stage Amplifier Bias-Current Setting. Connect to GND through a 2k resistor.
20
OUT
26
AMP_IN
29
ATTN_OUT
Attenuator Output. Internally matched to 50 over the operating frequency band. Connect to
AMP_IN through a DC-blocking capacitor.
35
IN
RF Input. Internally matched to 50 over the operating frequency band. Connect to a 50 RF
source through a DC-blocking capacitor if the second attenuator is not used.
EP
Exposed Pad. This pad affects RF performance and provides heat dissipation. This pad MUST be
soldered evenly to the boards ground plane for proper operation.
Ground. Connect to the boards ground plane using low-inductance layout techniques.
Second-Attenuator Output. Internally matched to 50 over the operating frequency band. Connect
to IN through a DC-blocking capacitor if greater than 21dB of gain-control range is required. No
connection is required if the second attenuator is not used.
RF Output. Internally matched to 50 over the operating frequency band. Requires a DC-blocking
capacitor and a shunt-matching capacitor.
Amplifier Input. Internally matched to 50 over the operating frequency band. Connect to
ATTN_OUT through a DC-blocking capacitor.
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MAX2057
Pin Description
MAX2057

VCC
GND
GND
C1
IN_A
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCC
GND
26
EP
25
MAX2057
4
24
23
22
ATTENUATION
CONTROL
CIRCUITRY
21
20
19
11
GND
VCNTL
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
GND
AMP_IN
VCC
VCC
C6
C13
GND
GND
GND
GND
C7
RF
OUTPUT
OUT
GND
0.06in LONG FR4 50

TRANSMISSION LINE
C17
18
GND
VCC
C5
28
RSET2
C2
29
27
VCC
GND
30
RSET1
VCC
31
GND
GND
32
33
VCC
OUT_A
34
GND
GND
35
GND
IN
GND
36
ATTN_OUT
C4
C3
RF INPUT*
R1
VGC
+
-
VCC
C10
C15
VCC
C9
C8
R2
C14
*NOTE: CONNECT THE INPUT ACCORDING TO THE SOLID BOLD LINE IF ONE ATTENUATOR
IS USED. CONNECT THE INPUT ACCORDING TO THE BROKEN LINE IF TWO ATTENUATORS ARE USED.
Figure 1. Typical Application Circuit
Detailed Description
The MAX2057 general-purpose, high-performance VGA
with analog gain control is designed to interface with
50 systems operating in the 1300MHz to 2700MHz
frequency range.
The MAX2057 integrates two attenuators to provide
21dB or 42dB of precision analog gain control, as well
10
as a two-stage amplifier that has been optimized to

provide high gain, high IP3, low noise figure, and low
power consumption. The bias current of each amplifier
stage can be adjusted by individual external resistors
to further reduce power consumption for applications
that do not require high linearity.
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DESIGNATION
VALUE
TYPE
C1, C3, C5, C7, C10
22pF
Microwave capacitors
(0402)
C2, C4, C6, C8, C9
1000pF
(0402)
C13, C14, C15
0.1F
(0603)
C17
0.75pF
Microwave capacitor
(0402)
R1
1.2k
1% resistor (0402)
R2
2k
1% resistor (0402)
Applications Information
Analog Attenuation Control
A single input voltage at the VCNTL pin adjusts the gain
of the MAX2057. Up to 21dB of gain-control range is
provided through a single attenuator. At the maximum
gain setting, each attenuators insertion loss is approximately 2.2dB. With the single attenuator at the maximum
gain setting, the device provides a nominal 15.5dB of
cascaded gain and 6dB of cascaded noise figure.
If a larger gain-control range is desired, a second onchip attenuator can be connected in the signal path to
provide an additional 21dB of gain-control range. With
the second attenuator connected at the maximum gain
setting, the device typically exhibits 13.3dB of cascaded gain. Note that the VCNTL pin simultaneously adjusts
both on-chip attenuators.
The VCNTL input voltage drives a high-impedance load
(> 50k). It is suggested that a current-limiting resistor
be included in series with this connection to limit the
input current to less than 40mA should the control voltage be applied when VCC is not present. A series resistor of greater than 200 will provide complete
protection for 5V control voltage ranges. Limit VCNTL
input voltages to a 1.0V to 4.5V range when VCC is
present to ensure the reliability of the device.
Amplifier Bias Current

The MAX2057 integrates a two-stage amplifier to simultaneously provide high gain and high IP3. Optimal performance is obtained when R1 and R2 are equal to
1.2k and 2k, respectively. The typical supply current
is 180mA and the typical output IP3 is 37dBm under
these conditions.
Increasing R1 and R2 from the nominal values of 1.2k
and 2k reduces the bias current of each amplifier
stage, which reduces the total power consumption and
IP3 of the device. This feature can be utilized to further
decrease power consumption for applications that do
not require high IP3.
Layout Considerations
A properly designed PC board is an essential part of
any RF/microwave circuit. Keep RF signal lines as short
as possible to reduce losses, radiation, and inductance. For best performance, route the ground-pin
traces directly to the exposed pad underneath the
package. This pad MUST be connected to the ground
plane of the board by using multiple vias under the
device to provide the best RF and thermal conduction
path. Solder the exposed pad on the bottom of the
device package to a PC board exposed pad.
Power-Supply Bypassing
Proper voltage-supply bypassing is essential for highfrequency circuit stability. Bypass each VCC pin with
capacitors placed as close to the device as possible.
Place the smallest capacitor closest to the device. Refer
to the MAX2057 evaluation kit data sheet for more details.
Exposed Pad RF and Thermal

Considerations
The EP of the MAX2057s 36-pin thin QFN-EP package
provides a low-thermal-resistance path to the die. It is
important that the PC board on which the IC is mounted
be designed to conduct heat from this contact. In addition, the EP provides a low-inductance RF ground path
for the device.
The EP MUST be soldered to a ground plane on the PC
board either directly or through an array of plated via
holes. Soldering the pad to ground is also critical for
efficient heat transfer. Use a solid ground plane wherever possible.
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11
MAX2057
Table 1. Typical Application Circuit

Component Values
Pin Configuration/
Functional Diagram
GND
OUT_A
GND
GND
IN
GND
GND
VCC
GND
GND
ATTN_OUT
GND
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27 GND
26 AMP_IN
EP
25 VCC
MAX2057
GND
24 GND
VCC
23 GND
GND
GND
PROCESS: BiCMOS
For the latest package outline information and land patterns,

go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a +, #, or
- in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package
drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing
pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE
TYPE
PACKAGE
CODE
OUTLINE
NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
36 TQFN-EP
T3666+2
21-0141
90-0049
22 GND
ATTENUATION
CONTROL
CIRCUITRY
21 GND
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
GND
RSET1
VCC
RSET2
GND
19 GND
VCC
GND 9
GND
20 OUT
VCNTL
IN_A 8
12
Chip Information
Package Information
GND
MAX2057

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REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
1/05
Initial release
12/10
Updated General Description, Features, Applications, Ordering Information,

DC Electrical Characteristics, AC Electrical Characteristics, Detailed
Description, and Analog Attenuation Control sections, and added
Recommended AC Operating Conditions section
DESCRIPTION
PAGES
CHANGED
1, 2, 3, 10, 11
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**EP = Exposed pad.

Receiver Gain Control

Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram appear at end of data

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1300MHz to 2700MHz Variable-Gain

VCC to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +5.5V

R1 = 1.2k, R2 = 2k (Note 1)

Gain-Control Voltage Range

Gain-Control Pin Input Resistance VCNTL = 1V to 4.5V

RECOMMENDED AC OPERATING CONDITIONS

TA = +25C, VCC = 5.0V, f IN = 2100MHz

TA = +25C, VCC = 5.0V, f IN = 1500MHz

TA = +25C, VCC = 5.0V, f IN = 1450MHz

1300MHz to 2700MHz Variable-Gain

Output 1dB Compression Point

Output 2nd-Order Intercept Point

From maximum gain to 15dB attenuation, measured at

Output 3rd-Order Intercept Point

From maximum gain to 15dB attenuation (Note 5)

Output 3rd-Order Intercept Point

From maximum gain to 15dB attenuation, POUT = +5dBm

From maximum gain to 15dB attenuation, POUT = +5dBm

VCNTL = 1.8V to 3.5V

Maximum RF Gain-Control Slope Maximum slope vs. gain-control voltage

Gain Flatness Over

Peak-to-peak for all settings

Attenuator Switching Time

15dB attenuation change (Note 7)

Attenuator Insertion Loss

Second attenuator (IN_A, OUT_A)

Input Return Loss

Entire band, all gain settings

Output Return Loss

Entire band, all gain settings

Input/output 50 lines de-embedded

Group Delay Flatness Over

Group Delay Change vs. Gain

Insertion Phase Change vs. Gain

Note 1: Total supply current reduces as R1 and R2 are increased.

AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

Typical Operating Characteristics

GAIN vs. GAIN-CONTROL VOLTAGE

GAIN vs. RF FREQUENCY

INPUT RETURN LOSS

OUTPUT RETURN LOSS

9dB, 12dB, 15dB, 18dB

6dB GAIN REDUCTION

MAX GAIN, 3dB, 6dB, 9dB, 12dB,

GAIN vs. RF FREQUENCY

3dB GAIN REDUCTION

OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)

SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)

INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)

1300MHz to 2700MHz Variable-Gain

18dB GAIN REDUCTION

1300MHz to 2700MHz Variable-Gain

OUTPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY

INPUT IP3 vs. ATTENUATION

OUTPUT IP3 vs. RF FREQUENCY