The MAX2163ETL+ from Maxim Integrated is a high-performance, low-IF, RF tuner IC designed for use in digital broadcast systems. This versatile component is engineered to provide exceptional reception quality for a wide range of applications, including digital audio broadcasting (DAB), terrestrial digital multimedia broadcasting (T-DMB), and other digital TV standards.
Key Features:
- Frequency Range: The MAX2163ETL+ is capable of receiving signals in the VHF band III, L-band, and extended band III frequencies, offering flexibility for various broadcast standards around the globe.
- Low-IF Receiver Design: This design minimizes external component count, reduces system complexity, and allows for a more compact end-product design.
- High Integration: The device integrates an RF-to-baseband downconversion mixer, a variable-gain amplifier, and digital filtering, which simplifies the design and reduces time-to-market.
- Programmable Gain: It provides a programmable baseband amplifier that allows for fine-tuning of the signal level to optimize system performance.
- High Sensitivity: With its high sensitivity, the MAX2163ETL+ ensures reliable reception of digital broadcast signals, even in challenging signal conditions.
Applications:
- Portable and automotive digital audio receivers
- Handheld devices with integrated digital TV functionality
- Home multimedia systems with digital broadcasting capabilities
Technical Specifications:
- Supply Voltage Range: 2.7V to 3.3V
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
- Package Type: 40-Pin Thin QFN (TQFN)
The MAX2163ETL+ is designed with the end-user in mind, offering a combination of high-performance features and ease of integration that make it an ideal choice for manufacturers looking to develop state-of-the-art digital broadcast receivers. Maxim Integrated's commitment to quality ensures that this tuner IC meets the highest standards for reliability and performance.
