General Description
The MAX2092 high-linearity analog variable-gain amplifier (VGA) is a monolithic SiGe BiCMOS attenuator/amplifier/error amplifier with an alarm circuit designed to interface with 50I systems operating in the 700MHz to 2700MHz frequency range. The device features a gain range of +18.1dB to -22.3dB, a noise figure of 5.2dB, OIP3 linearity of +32.5dBm, and a wide RF bandwidth. Each of these features makes the device an ideal VGA for numerous receiver and transmitter applications. When paired with the MAX2091 or MAX2091B variable gain upconverter, a complete 2-chip IF-RF signal conditioning solution is possible for microwave point-to-point transmitters.

FEATUREs
♦ Wide Band Coverage
    ◇ 700MHz to 2700MHz RF Frequency Range
♦ High Linearity
    ◇ +32.5dBm OIP3
    ◇ +18.2dBm Output -1dB Compression Point
♦ 18.1dB Gain
♦ 40.4dB Attenuation Range
♦ 5.2dB Noise Figure (Includes Attenuator Insertion Loss)
♦ 0.03dB Gain Variation over 100MHz Bandwidth at 1835MHz
♦ Analog Attenuator Controlled with External Voltage
♦ Extended +4.75V to +5.8V Supply Range
♦ Lead(Pb)-Free Package
♦ Power-Down Capabilities

APPLICATIONs
    Microwave Point-to-Point Receivers and Transmitters
    RF Variable-Gain Stages
    Temperature Compensation Circuits
    Cellular Applications
    WiMAX® Applications
    LTE Applications
    Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
    Wireless Local Loop
    Military Systems