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MAX2769E/W

GNSS Receiver (Die)

The MAX2769E/W is a gnss receiver (die) from Analog Devices. View the full MAX2769E/W datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

MAX2769E/W shares its datasheet with MAX2769, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official MAX2769E/W datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Package

Dice

MAX2769E/W Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ADC Output1 or 2 bits for I and Q, up to 3 bits for I
RF Frequency1575.42MHz (L1 band)
Supply Voltage2.7V to 3.3V
Image Rejection25dB
LNA1 Power Gain19dB
LNA2 Power Gain13dB
Shutdown Current20μA
Idle Mode Current1.5mA
LO Frequency Range1550MHz to 1610MHz
Cascaded Noise Figure1.4dB (LNA1 active)
Reference Input Frequency8MHz to 44MHz
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C
Maximum Voltage Gain (Mixer To Baseband)91dB to 103dB (96dB typ)
Supply Current (LNA1 Active, Default Mode)15mA to 22mA (18mA typ)
Supply Current (LNA2 Active, Default Mode)12mA to 19mA (15mA typ)

MAX2769E/W Overview

Part: MAX2769ETI+ — Maxim Integrated

Type: Universal GNSS Receiver RF Front-End

Description: Single-conversion, low-IF GNSS receiver covering GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo navigation satellite systems with integrated dual-input LNA, mixer, fractional-N synthesizer, monolithic filters, and multi-bit ADC.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 2.7 to 3.3 V
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C
  • RF frequency: 1575.42 MHz (L1 band)
  • Reference input frequency: 8 to 44 MHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 4.2 V (VCC to GND)
  • Max continuous power dissipation: 2500 mW ( derates 27 mW/°C above +70 °C)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: +150 °C

Key Specs:

  • Cascaded noise figure: 1.4 dB (typ, LNA1 input active, default mode)
  • Cascaded noise figure: 2.7 dB (typ, LNA2 input active, default mode)
  • Supply current (default mode, LNA1 active): 18 mA (typ), 22 mA (max)
  • Supply current (shutdown mode): 20 μA (typ, SHDN = low)
  • LNA1 power gain: 19 dB (typ)
  • LNA1 noise figure: 0.83 dB (typ)
  • Maximum voltage gain (mixer to baseband analog output): 91 dB (min), 96 dB (typ), 103 dB (max)
  • LO frequency range: 1550 to 1610 MHz (0.4 V < VTUNE < 2.4 V)

Features:

  • Supports GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo navigation systems
  • Integrated dual-input uncommitted LNA for passive and active antennas
  • On-chip monolithic filter eliminates external IF SAW or discrete filters
  • Fractional-N frequency synthesizer with integrated VCO
  • Integrated multi-bit ADC outputting up to 3 quantized bits
  • Integrated active antenna sensor and bias circuitry
  • 3-wire serial interface for register configuration

Applications:

  • Location-enabled mobile handsets
  • Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) and Personal Media Players (PMPs)
  • In-vehicle navigation systems and telematics
  • Software GPS receivers
  • Laptops, ultra-mobile PCs, digital still cameras, and camcorders

Package:

  • 28-pin Thin QFN-EP (5 mm x 5 mm)
  • Dice (in wafer form)

MAX2769E/W Features

  • ♦ GPS/GLONASS/Galileo Receivers
  • ♦ No External IF SAW or Discrete Filters Required
  • ♦ Programmable IF Frequency
  • ♦ Fractional-N Synthesizer with Integrated VCO Supports Wide Range of Reference Frequencies
  • ♦ Dual-Input Uncommitted LNA for Separate Passive and Active Antenna Inputs
  • ♦ 1.4dB Cascade Noise Figure
  • ♦ Integrated Crystal Oscillator
  • ♦ Integrated Active Antenna Sensor
  • ♦ 10mA Supply Current in Low-Power Mode
  • ♦ 2.7V to 3.3V Supply Voltage
  • ♦ Small, 28-Pin, RoHS-Compliant, Thin QFN LeadFree Package (5mm x 5mm)

MAX2769E/W Applications

Location-Enabled Mobile Handsets

PNDs (Personal Navigation Devices)

PMPs (Personal Media Players)

PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants)

In-Vehicle Navigation Systems

Telematics (Asset Tracking, Inventory Management)

Recreational/Marine Navigation/Avionics

Software GPS

Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet. Laptops and Ultra-Mobile PCs

Functional Diagrams continued at end of data sheet. Digital Still Cameras and Camcorders

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MAX2769E/W Pin Configuration

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MAX2769E/W Electrical Characteristics

(MAX2769 EV kit, VCC = 2.7V to 3.3V, TA = -40 ° C to +85 ° C, PGM = GND. Registers are set to the default power-up states. Typical values are at VCC = 2.85V and TA = +25 ° C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)

PARAMETERCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Supply Voltage2.72.853.3V
Supply CurrentDefault mode, LNA1 is active (Note 2)151822mA
Supply CurrentDefault mode, LNA2 is active (Note 2)121519mA
Supply CurrentIdle Mode™, IDLE = low1.51.51.5mA
Supply CurrentShutdown mode, SHDN = low202020μA
Voltage Drop at ANTBIAS from VCCRFSourcing 20mA at ANTBIAS0.20.20.2V
Short-Circuit Protection Current at ANTBIASANTBIAS is shorted to ground575757mA
Active Antenna Detection CurrentTo assert logic-high at ANTFLAG1.11.11.1mA
DIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUTDIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUTDIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUTDIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUTDIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUTDIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUT
Digital Input Logic-HighMeasure at the SHDN pin1.51.51.5V
Digital Input Logic-LowMeasure at the SHDN pin0.40.40.4V

Idle Mode is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

MAX2769E/W Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterLimit
V CC to GND-0.3V to +4.2V
Other Pins to GND-0.3V to +(Operating V CC + 0.3V)
Maximum RF Input Power+15dBm
Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70 ° C) 28-Pin Thin QFN (derates 27mW/ ° C above +70 ° C)...2500mW
ParameterLimit
Operating Temperature Range-40 ° C to +85 ° C
Junction Temperature+150 ° C
Storage Temperature Range-65 ° C to +150 ° C
Lead Temperature (TQFN only, soldering, 10s)+300 ° C
Soldering Temperature (reflow)+260°C

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.

MAX2769E/W Typical Application

Table 1. Component List

DESIGNATIONQUANTITYDESCRIPTION
C010.47nF AC-coupling capacitor
C1127pF PLL loop filter capacitor
C210.47nF PLL loop filter capacitor
C3-C860.1μF supply voltage bypass capacitor
C10, C11210nF AC-coupling capacitor
C1210.47nF AC-coupling capacitor
C1310.1nF supply voltage bypass capacitor
R1120k Ω PLL loop filter resistor

MAX2769E/W Package Information

For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages .

PACKAGE TYPEPACKAGE CODEDOCUMENT NO.
28 TQFN-EPT2855+321-0140
WAFERWDICE8-

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
MAX2769Analog Devices28 Thin QFN-EP
MAX2769ETIAnalog DevicesTQFN-28-EP 5x5mm
MAX2769ETI+Analog Devices28-WFQFN Exposed Pad
MAX2769EWAnalog DevicesDie

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