MAX4473 Datasheet, PDF (1/6 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – Low-Cost, Low-Voltage, PA Power Control Amplifier for GSM Applications in 8-Pin μMAX

19-1448; Rev 0; 3/99
Low-Cost, Low-Voltage, PA Power Control
Amplifier for GSM Applications in 8-Pin µMAX
General Description
The MAX4473 PA power control IC is intended for
closed-loop bias control of GSM power amplifiers. The
device facilitates accurate control of the current deliv-
ered to the power amplifier (PA) via a control voltage.
The error amplifier senses the voltage drop across an
external current-sense resistor placed between the
supply and the PA. The output of the error amplifier
adjusts the PA gain until the current is proportional to
the power control voltage applied to the MAX4473. This
unique topology is useful in time-division-multiple-
access (TDMA) systems, such as GSM, where accurate
transmit burst shaping and power control is required.
User-selectable current sensing and gain setting resis-
tors maximize flexibility.
The MAX4473 operates from a single +2.7V to +6.5V
supply and typically draws 1.2mA of supply current.
The error amplifier has a common-mode range that
extends from +1V to V_CC. The power control input and
error amplifier outputs swing Rail-to-Rail^®. A low-power
shutdown mode reduces supply current to less than
1µA and activates an on-board active pull-down at the
error amplifier output. Fast enable/disable times of
0.9µs reduce average power consumption without com-
promising dynamic performance. The MAX4473 is
available in a space-saving 8-pin µMAX package.
Applications
GSM Cellular Phones
Cordless Phones
Precision Current Control
High-Frequency Servo Loops
Features
o Optimized for GSM Timing Requirements
o +2.7V to +6.5V Single-Supply Operation
o 1.2mA Supply Current
o ≤1µA Supply Current in Shutdown Mode
o Guaranteed 1.5µs Enable/Disable Times
o Active Output Pull-Down in Shutdown Mode
o Rail-to-Rail Error Amplifier Output
o Rail-to-Rail Power Control Input
o Output Drive Capability—500Ω and 300pF Loads
o +1V to V_CC Current Sense Input Common-Mode
Voltage Range
o No Phase-Reversal for Common-Mode Voltage
from 0 to V_CC
o External Current Sensing and Gain Setting
Resistors Maximize Flexibility
o Available in a Space-Saving 8-pin µMAX
Ordering Information
PART
MAX4473EUA
MAX4473ESA
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 µMAX
8 SO
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
V_CC
0.1µF
R_SENSE
RG1
RG2
4 PC
8
V_CC
A1
BUFFER
3R
R
3 SHDN
GND
5
12
SR1 SR2
V-TO-I
CONVERTER
A2
Q1
SR3
6
RG3
OUT 7
A3
ERROR
AMPLIFIER
GC
IN ^VCC
PA
MAX4473
RFIN
I_CCPA
I_CCPA
=
4
·
V_PC ·
RG3 ·
RG1
R_SENSE
Rail-to-Rail is a registered trademark of Nippon Motorola, Ltd.
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