General Description

The MAX2120 low-cost, direct-conversion tuner IC is designed for satellite set-top and VSAT applications. The IC is intended for QPSK, Digital Video Broadcast (DVB-S), DSS, and free-to-air applications.

Features

♦ 925MHz to 2175MHz Frequency Range

♦ Monolithic VCO: No Calibration Required

♦ -75dBm to 0dBm High Dynamic Range

♦ 4MHz to 40MHz Integrated Variable BW LP Filters

♦ Single +3.3V ±5 Supply

♦ Low-Power Standby Mode

♦ Address Pin for Multituner Applications

♦ Differential I/Q Interface

♦ I2C 2-Wire Serial Interface

♦ Very Small 28-Pin Thin QFN Package

Applications

   DirecTV and Dish Network DBS

   DVB-S

   Two-Way Satellite Systems

   VSATs

   Free-to-Air