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________________General Desc ription
The MAX3532 is a programmable power amplifier for
use in upstream cable applications. The device outputs
up to 62dBmV (continuous wave) through a 1:2 (voltage
ratio) transformer when driven with 36dBmV at its input.
It features variable gain, which is controlled via a 3-wire
digital serial bus and available in 1dB steps. The operat-
ing frequency ranges from 5MHz to 42MHz.
The MAX3532 offers three operating modes: high power,
low noise, and transmit disable. High-power mode
achieves the highest output levels, while low-noise mode
achieves the lowest output noise when driving lower out-
put levels. Transmit disable mode places the device in a
high-isolation state with minimum output noise, for use
between bursts in TDMA systems.
Two power-down modes are also available. Software shut-
down mode permits power-down of all analog circuitry while
maintaining the programmed gain setting. Shutdown mode
disables all circuitry and reduces current consumption
below 10μA.
The MAX3532 comes in a 36-pin SSOP package screened
for the extended-industrial temperature range (-40°C to
+85°C).
________________________Applic ations
Cable Modems
CATV Set-Top Box
__________Typic al Operating Circ uit
Telephony over Cable
____________________________Features
o
Single +5V Supply
o
Output Level Ranges from Less than 8dBmV
to 62dBmV, in 1dB Steps
o
Gain Programmable in 1dB Steps
o
350mW Typical Power Dissipation
o
Transmit-Disable Mode
o
Two Shutdown Modes
M
Upstream CAT V Driver Amplifier
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36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
SHDN
TXEN
VOUT-
VOUT+
GND
V
EE
2
GND
V
CC
2
V
CC
VIN+
VIN-
V
EE
GND
GND
V
CC
1
GND
GND
V
EE
1
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
SSOP
TOP VIEW
MAX3532
22
21
20
19
15
16
17
18
SDA
GND
GND
SCLK
CS
GND
GND
GND
___________________Pin Configuration
MAX3532
VOUT-
CONTROL
LOGIC
INPUT
V
CC
0.1
μ
F
V
EE
2
VOUT+
V
CC
2
V
CC
V
EE
SCLK
SDA
CS
34
31
33
30
29
26
20
19
18
SHDN
OUTPUT
TXEN
0.001
μ
F
0.001
μ
F
0.1
μ
F
8.0
8.0
1:2
0.1
μ
F
VIN+
GND
VIN-
V
CC
1
V
EE
1
V
CC
V
CC
CONTROL
LOGIC
36
35
28
1–10, 12, 13, 15–17,
21–25, 32
27
14
11
19-1331; Rev 1; 6/98
PART
MAX3532EAX
-40°C to +85°C
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
36 SSOP
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
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Protected under U.S. Patent 5,748,027