MAX2871 (2)
The MAX2871 is available from Analog Devices at Xecor. Designed for ultra-wideband phase-locked loop (PLL) applications with integrated voltage control oscillators (VCOs), the MAX2871 offers high-performance frequency synthesis, superior phase noise, and spurious performance across a wide frequency range of 23.5MHz to 6.0GHz. Available in a 32-TQFN (5x5) package, it is ideal for clock generation, microwave radios, test and measurement, and wireless infrastructure. Whether used in telecommunications, industrial automation, or advanced RF systems, this series ensures precision, flexibility, and efficiency for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices. Please view our extensive selection of the MAX2871 series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX2871ETJ+ | Accurate frequency control with adjustable fractional/integer-N synthesizer | TQFN-32 | 7,426 | |
| MAX2871ETJ+T | High-performance phase-locked loop (PLL) synthesizer/voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) for clocking and frequency synthesis applications | TQFN-32 | 8,632 |
Key Featrues
Extended Frequency Range with Output Binary Buffers/Dividers: The MAX2871 supports divider ratios of 1/2/4/8/16/32/64/128, enabling a wide frequency range from 23.5MHz to 6000MHz. This flexibility allows the device to be used in diverse applications, from low-frequency clock generation to high-frequency microwave radios, enhancing its versatility and adaptability in various RF systems.
High-Performance Phase Frequency Detector (PFD): With a PFD operating up to 140MHz and a reference frequency up to 210MHz, the MAX2871 significantly reduces spectral noise. This results in improved signal clarity and stability, making it ideal for high-precision applications such as test and measurement equipment and wireless infrastructure.
Low Normalized Inband Phase Noise: The device boasts a low normalized inband phase noise of -230dBc/Hz, which minimizes the system noise floor contribution. This feature is crucial for applications requiring high signal integrity, such as advanced communication systems and radar, ensuring reliable and accurate performance.
Manual or Automatic VCO Selection: The MAX2871 offers both manual and automatic VCO selection, enabling fast switching between frequencies. This capability is particularly beneficial in applications requiring rapid frequency changes, such as frequency-hopping spread spectrum systems, enhancing system responsiveness and efficiency.
On-Chip Temperature Sensor with 7-Bit ADC: The integrated temperature sensor with a 7-bit ADC ensures optimal VCO selection across the entire operating temperature range. This feature maintains VCO lock and provides glitch-free operation, ensuring consistent performance in varying environmental conditions, which is critical for outdoor and industrial applications.
High-Performance Phase Frequency Detector (PFD): With a PFD operating up to 140MHz and a reference frequency up to 210MHz, the MAX2871 significantly reduces spectral noise. This results in improved signal clarity and stability, making it ideal for high-precision applications such as test and measurement equipment and wireless infrastructure.
Low Normalized Inband Phase Noise: The device boasts a low normalized inband phase noise of -230dBc/Hz, which minimizes the system noise floor contribution. This feature is crucial for applications requiring high signal integrity, such as advanced communication systems and radar, ensuring reliable and accurate performance.
Manual or Automatic VCO Selection: The MAX2871 offers both manual and automatic VCO selection, enabling fast switching between frequencies. This capability is particularly beneficial in applications requiring rapid frequency changes, such as frequency-hopping spread spectrum systems, enhancing system responsiveness and efficiency.
On-Chip Temperature Sensor with 7-Bit ADC: The integrated temperature sensor with a 7-bit ADC ensures optimal VCO selection across the entire operating temperature range. This feature maintains VCO lock and provides glitch-free operation, ensuring consistent performance in varying environmental conditions, which is critical for outdoor and industrial applications.
Applications
Clock Generation for High-Speed Communication Systems: The MAX2871 is ideal for generating precise clock signals in high-speed communication systems, such as 5G base stations and satellite communication links. Its ultra-wideband frequency range and low phase noise ensure stable and accurate clock synchronization, making it suitable for demanding RF and microwave applications.
Microwave Radio Frequency Synthesis: The MAX2871 excels in microwave radio applications, where it synthesizes frequencies from 23.5MHz to 6GHz with superior phase noise performance. Its integrated VCOs and fractional/integer-N modes enable seamless frequency tuning, making it a key component in point-to-point microwave radios and radar systems.
Test and Measurement Equipment: The MAX2871 is well-suited for test and measurement equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators. Its ability to generate precise frequencies across a wide range, combined with fast lock times and cycle slip reduction, ensures accurate and reliable performance in laboratory and field testing environments.
Wireless Infrastructure Frequency Synthesis: The MAX2871 is a critical component in wireless infrastructure, including LTE and 5G base stations. Its dual differential programmable outputs and high-performance phase frequency detector enable flexible and efficient frequency synthesis, ensuring robust and reliable operation in complex wireless networks.
Microwave Radio Frequency Synthesis: The MAX2871 excels in microwave radio applications, where it synthesizes frequencies from 23.5MHz to 6GHz with superior phase noise performance. Its integrated VCOs and fractional/integer-N modes enable seamless frequency tuning, making it a key component in point-to-point microwave radios and radar systems.
Test and Measurement Equipment: The MAX2871 is well-suited for test and measurement equipment, such as spectrum analyzers and signal generators. Its ability to generate precise frequencies across a wide range, combined with fast lock times and cycle slip reduction, ensures accurate and reliable performance in laboratory and field testing environments.
Wireless Infrastructure Frequency Synthesis: The MAX2871 is a critical component in wireless infrastructure, including LTE and 5G base stations. Its dual differential programmable outputs and high-performance phase frequency detector enable flexible and efficient frequency synthesis, ensuring robust and reliable operation in complex wireless networks.
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