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- Maxim
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- MAX2057
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Maxim MAX2057 Variable-Gain Amplifier Datasheet
The MAX2057 general‑purpose VGA operates from 1300 MHz to 2700 MHz and delivers up to 15.5 dB of gain with a typical noise figure of 6 dB. It provides a 1 dB compression point of 23.8 dBm and a constant OIP3 of 37 dBm across the full attenuation range. The device includes on‑chip analog attenuators offering selectable 21 dB or 42 dB gain‑control ranges and is pin‑compatible with the MAX2056.
The amplifier is supplied by a single +5 V rail, packaged in a 36‑pin thin QFN (6 mm × 6 mm × 0.8 mm) with an exposed pad for thermal and RF grounding. Electrical performance is guaranteed from –40 °C to +85 °C, and the part can be configured for reduced‑power operation via external bias resistors.
Maxim MAX2057 specifications
| Frequency Range | 1300 MHz – 2700 MHz |
|---|---|
| Typical Gain | 15.5 dB |
| Noise Figure | 6 dB |
| Output 1 dB Compression Point | 23.8 dBm |
| OIP3 | 37 dBm |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V – 5.25 V |
| Package | 36‑pin thin QFN (6 mm × 6 mm × 0.8 mm) with exposed pad |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
All Maxim MAX2057 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the supply voltage range for the MAX2057?
The device operates from 4.75 V to 5.25 V.
What gain‑control voltage range does the MAX2057 require?
The V_CNTL pin must be driven between 1.0 V and 4.5 V when V_CC is present.
What supply voltage does the MAX2057 require?
The device operates from a single +5 V supply with a voltage range of 4.75 V to 5.25 V.
What is the typical gain at the maximum setting?
At maximum gain the typical gain is 15.5 dB.
What is the operating frequency range of the MAX2057?
The MAX2057 operates from 1700 MHz to 2500 MHz.
What supply voltage does the MAX2057 require?
It requires a supply voltage between 4.75 V and 5.25 V.
