EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE Click here for production status of specific part numbers. 2 MAX41461/MAX41462 300MHz960MHz ASK Transmitter with I C Interface General Description Benefits and Features The MAX41461/MAX41462 is a UHF sub-GHz ISM/SRD Low Implementation Cost transmitter is designed to transmit On-Off Keying (OOK) Bits-to-RF Single Wire Operation or Amplitude-Shift Keying (ASK) data in the 286MHz to Low Bill-of-Materials (BOM) Uses Single, Low-Cost, 16MHz Crystal 960MHz frequency range. It integrates a fractional phase- Small 3mm x 3mm MAX-10 Package locked-loop (PLL), so a single, low-cost crystal can be used to generate commonly used world-wide sub-GHz Increased Range, Data Rates, and Security frequencies. The fast response time of the PLL allows Up to +16dBm PA Output Power for frequency-hopping spread spectrum protocols for in- Fast Frequency Switching for FHSS/DSSS creased range and security. The chip also features pre- Fast-On Oscillator: < 250s Startup Time set modes with pin-selectable frequencies so that only Up to 200kbps NRZ Data Rate one wire is required for external microcontroller interface. Extend Battery Life with Low Supply Current The only frequency-dependent components required are < 8mA ASK Manchester Coded for the external antenna matching network. Optionally, Selectable Standby and Shutdown Modes the device can be put into programmable mode and Auto Shutdown at < 20nA (typ) Current 2 programmed using an I C interface. The crystal-based Ease of Use architecture of the MAX41461/MAX41462 elimi- Pin Selectable 300MHz928MHz Frequencies nates many of the common problems with SAW- Pin Compatible ASK and FSK Versions based transmitters by providing greater modulation +1.8V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation depth, faster frequency settling, higher tolerance of the Fully Programmable with 400kHz/1MHz transmit frequency, and reduced temperature depen- 2 dence. A clock-out signal at 800kHz is also provided. I C Interface The MAX41461/MAX41462 provides output power up to Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. +13dBm into a 50 load while drawing < 8mA (Manches- Simplified Block Diagram ter coded). The output load can be adjusted to increase power up to +16dBm, and a PA boost mode can be en- DATA abled at frequencies above 850MHz to compensate for /SDA PA VDD CONTROL losses. The PA output power can also be controlled us- 2 GND ing programmable register settings in I C mode. DATA ACTIVITY The MAX41461/MAX41462 also features single-supply DETECTOR operation from +1.8V to +3.6V. The device has an auto- PAOUT PA shutdown feature to extend battery life and a fast oscillator PAGND wake-up with data activity detection. LOCK DETECT FRAC-N PLL The MAX41461/MAX41462 is available in a 10-pin SEL 1:0 MAX package and is specified over the -40C to +105C XTAL1 CRYSTAL CLKOUT /16 extended temperature range. The MAX41461/MAX41462 OSCILLATOR /SCL XTAL2 has an ESD rating of 2.5kV HBM. Applications Building Automation and Security Wireless Sensors and Alarms Remote and Passive Keyless Entry (RKE/PKE) Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Garage Door Openers (GDO) Radio Control Toys Internet of Things (IoT) 19-100419 Rev 1 3/192 MAX41461/MAX41462 300MHz960MHz ASK Transmitter with I C Interface Absolute Maximum Ratings V to GND.............................................................. -0.3V to +4V Junction Temperature.......................................................+150C DD All Others Pins to GND...............................-0.3V to (V + 0.3)V Storage Temperature Range ..............................-60C to +150C DD Continuous Power Dissipation (T = +70C, derate 5.6mW/C Lead Temperature (reflow) ...............................................+300C A above +70C) ................................................................ 444.4mW Soldering Temperature (reflow) ........................................+260C Operating Temperature Range .......................... -40C to +105C 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. Package Information 10 MAX (similar to 10 TSSOP) Package Code U10+2 Outline Number 21-0061 Land Pattern Number 90-0330 Thermal Resistance, Single-Layer Board: Junction-to-Ambient ( ) 180C/W JA Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance ( ) 36C/W JC Thermal Resistance, Four-Layer Board: Junction-to-Ambient ( ) 113.1C/W JA Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance ( ) 36C/W JC For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.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 thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/ thermal-tutorial. www.maximintegrated.com Maxim Integrated 2