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.

Benefits and Features
● Wide Band Analog VGA Increases System Performance
    • 700MHz to 2700MHz RF Frequency Range
    • High Linearity
        • +32.5dBm OIP3
        • +18.2dBm Output -1dB Compression Point
    • 18.1dB Gain with 40.4dB Attenuation Range and 0.03dB Gain Variation Over 100MHz Bandwidth at 1835MHz
    • 5.2dB Noise Figure (Includes Attenuator Insertion Loss)
● Integrated Error Amplifier and Alarm Circuit Simplifies ALC Operation
● Lowers Power Consumption with Power-Down Capability
● Package with Exposed Pad Improves Heat Dissipation and System Performance

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