Rainbow Electronics MAX7036 User Manual
General description, Applications, Features
General Description
The MAX7036 low-cost receiver is designed to receive
amplitude-shift-keyed (ASK) and on-off-keyed (OOK)
data in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency range. The
receiver has an RF input signal range of -109dBm to
0dBm.
The MAX7036 requires few external components and
has a power-down pin to put it in a low-current sleep
mode, making it ideal for cost- and power-sensitive
applications. The low-noise amplifier (LNA), phase-
locked loop (PLL), mixer, IF filter, received-signal-
strength indicator (RSSI), and baseband sections are
all on-chip. The MAX7036 uses a very-low intermediate
frequency (VLIF) architecture. The MAX7036 integrates
the IF filter on-chip and therefore eliminates an external
ceramic filter, reducing the bill-of-materials cost. The
device also contains an on-chip automatic gain control
(AGC) that reduces the LNA gain by 30dB when the
input signal power is large. The MAX7036 operates
from either a 5V or a 3.3V power supply and draws
5.5mA (typ) of current.
The MAX7036 is available in a 20-pin thin QFN pack-
age with an exposed pad and is specified over the
AEC-Q100 Level 2 (-40°C to +105°C) temperature
range.
Applications
Low-Cost RKE
Garage Door Openers
Remote Controls
Home Automation
Sensor Networks
Security Systems
Features
♦ ASK/OOK Modulation
♦ < 250µs Enable Turn-On Time
♦ On-Chip PLL, VCO, Mixer, IF, Baseband
♦ Low IF (200kHz Nominal)
♦ 5.5mA DC Current
♦ 1µA Standby Current
♦ 3.3V/5V Operation
♦ Small 20-Pin Thin QFN Package with an Exposed
Pad
MAX7036
300MHz to 450MHz ASK Receiver
with Internal IF Filter
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Maxim Integrated Products
1
MAX7036
THIN QFN
5mm x 5mm
TOP VIEW
19
20
EP*
+
18
17
7
6
8
XTAL2
AVDD
LNAIN
9
ENABLE
OPP
DVDD
IFC3
DFFB
1
2
PDOUT
4
5
15
14
12
11
V
DD
DATAOUT
IFC2
MIXIN1
MIXIN2
LNAOUT
XTAL1
DCOC
3
13
DSN
16
10
IFC1
DSP
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-4386; Rev 0; 3/09
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX7036GTP/V+
-40°C to +105°C
20 Thin QFN-EP*
/V
Denotes an automative qualified part.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*
EP = Exposed pad.