General Description
The MAX2205–MAX2208 wideband (800MHz to 2GHz)
power detectors are ideal for GSM/EDGE (MAX2206),
TDMA (MAX2207), and CDMA (MAX2205/MAX2208)
applications. The MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208 take an
RF signal from a directional coupler at the input, and out-
put a highly repeatable voltage. The output voltage
increases monotonically with increasing input power. The
output is compensated for temperature and process
shifts, reducing the worst-case variation to less than
±1dB at full power and ±2.5dB at the lowest power.
The MAX2206 features 40dB dynamic range, making
it ideally suited to GSM/EDGE applications. The
MAX2207 offers reduced current consumption for TDMA
applications. The MAX2205/MAX2208 each have an inte-
grated filter to allow for average power detection of
CDMA signals over a 25dB dynamic range. The
MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208 offer internal 50termina-
tion for interfacing with a directional coupler. The
MAX2205 has a high-impedance input to provide a low-
loss resistive tap in CDMA applications. All devices allow
the user to control the averaging time constant externally.
The MAX2205–MAX2208 come in a space-saving 2 2,
0.5mm-pitch UCSP™ and require only three external
components. Applications
Dual-Band GSM/EDGE Handsets
Dual-Band CDMA/TDMA Handsets
WCDMA Handsets
PA Modules
Features
Space-Saving 2 2 UCSP Occupies Only 1mm2
Internal Temperature Compensation Gives ±0.3dB
Detection Accuracy
No External Filter or Op Amp Required
Power-Detection Range
40dB (MAX2206)
25dB (MAX2205/MAX2207/2208)
MAX2205–MAX2208
RF Power Detectors in UCSP
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TOP VIEW
GND
(B1) OUT
(B2)
TEMPERATURE-
COMPENSATED
PEAK
DETECTOR
SHUTDOWN
LOGIC
UCSP
TO ADC
10k (MAX2205)
240(MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208)
27pF
680(MAX2205)
10(MAX2206)
0(MAX2207/MAX2208)
47pF
FROM COUPLER/TAP
(MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208)
MAX2205
MAX2206
MAX2207
MAX2208
SHDN LOGIC INPUT
RFIN/SHDN
(A1)
VCC
(A2)
VCC
CFILTER
(OPTIONAL)
FROM PA OUTPUT
(MAX2205)
Pin Configuration/Functional Diagram/Typical Operating Circuit
19-2015; Rev 1; 4/02
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*Requires solder temperature profile described in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings section.
PART
TEMP RANGE
BUMP-PACKAGE
MAX2205EBS
-40°C to +85°C
2 × 2 UCSP*
MAX2206EBS
-40°C to +85°C
2 × 2 UCSP*
MAX2207EBS
-40°C to +85°C
2 × 2 UCSP*
MAX2208EBS
-40°C to +85°C
2 × 2 UCSP*
2 2 UCSP
1.01 mm 1.01 mm
MAX2205–MAX2208
RF Power Detectors in UCSP
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (MAX2205–MAX2208)
(VCC = +2.7V to +5.0V, SHDN = +2.0V, no RF signal applied, TA= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = +2.85V and
TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
VCC to GND...........................................................-0.3V to +6.5V
RFIN/SHDN to GND....................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
RF Input Power (800MHz)
(MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208) .................................+20dBm
RF Input Power (2GHz)
(MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208) .................................+17dBm
RF Input Voltage (800MHz) (MAX2205)..............................1.5VP
RF Input Voltage (2GHz) (MAX2205)..................................0.8VP
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
2 2 UCSP (derate 3.8mW/°C above +70°C) ............303mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range.............................-65°C to +160°C
Bump Temperature (soldering) (Note 1)
Infrared (15s) ..............................................................+220°C
Vapor Phase (60s) ......................................................+215°C
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
UNITS
Supply Voltage VCC 2.7 5.0 V
MAX2206 3.5 5.5
Idle Supply Current IIDLE MAX2205/MAX2207/MAX2208 2 3.5
mA
Shutdown Supply Current
I SHDN
SHDN = 0V 0.5 10 µA
OUT Voltage During Shutdown VOUT SHDN = 0V
0.01
V
Logic-High Threshold VH2.0 V
Logic-Low Threshold VL0.6 V
IIH SHDN = +2.0V -1
+10
SHDN Input Current IIL SHDN = +0.6V -1 +1 µA
Output Current Source Capability
MAX2206/MAX2207, VOUT = +2.5V 400 µA
Output Current Sink Capability MAX2206/MAX2207, VOUT = 0V 300 µA
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (MAX2205)
(MAX2205 EV kit, VCC = +2.7V to +5.0V, SHDN = +2.0V, fRF = 800MHz to 2GHz, 50system, TA= -40°C to +85°C. Typical values
are at VCC = +2.85V and TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN TYP MAX
UNITS
RF Input Frequency fRF
800 2000
MHz
Turn-On Time tON s
Response Time tR(Note 3) 15 µs
High input power
(Note 4)
±0.3
±1
Variation Due to Temperature VCC = +2.85V,
TA = -40°C to +85°C
Low input power
(Note 5)
±1.3 ±2.5
dB
MAX2205–MAX2208
RF Power Detectors in UCSP
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Note 1: This device is constructed using a unique set of packaging techniques that imposes a limit on the thermal profile the device
can be exposed to during board-level solder attach and rework. This limit permits only the use of the solder profiles recom-
mended in the industry-standard specification, JEDEC 020A, paragraph 7.6, Table 3 for IR/VPR and convection reflow.
Preheating is required. Hand or wave soldering is not allowed.
Note 2: Specifications over TA= -40°C to +85°C are guaranteed by design. Production tests are performed at TA= +25°C.
Note 3: Response time is taken from the time the RF signal is applied to 90% of the final value of VOUT.
Note 4: At 800MHz, output voltage is held at a value that nominally results from the final value of +31dBm input power. Deviation from
+31dBm is specified. At 2GHz, output voltage is held at a value that nominally results from +28dBm input power. Deviation
from +28dBm is specified.
Note 5: At 2GHz, output voltage is held 22dB lower than specified in Note 4. At 800MHz, output voltage is held 25dB lower than spec-
ified in Note 4.
Note 6: At 800MHz, output voltage is held at a value that nominally results from +15dBm input power. Deviation from +15dBm is
specified. At 2GHz, output voltage is held at a value that nominally results from +13dBm input power. Deviation from +13dBm
is specified.
Note 7: For MAX2206, output voltage is held 40dB lower than specified in Note 7; for MAX2207/MAX2208, output voltage is held 25dB
lower than specified in Note 7.
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208)
(MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208 EV kit, VCC = +2.7V to +5.0V, SHDN = 2.0V, fRF = 800MHz to 2GHz, 50system, TA= -40°C to
+85°C. Typical values are at VCC = +2.85V and TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
RF Input Frequency fRF
800 2000 MHz
RF Input VSWR
VSWR
2:1
Turn-On Time tON s
MAX2206/MAX2207
300
Response Time (Note 3) tRMAX2208 15 µs
H i g h i np ut p ow er ( N ote 6) ±0.3
±1
Variation Due to Temperature VCC = +2.85V,
TA = -40°C to +85°CLow i np ut p ow er ( N ote 7) ±1.3 ±2.5
dB
Typical Operating Characteristics
(MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208 EV kit, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0
0.4
0.2
0.8
0.6
1.2
1.0
1.4
1.8
1.6
2.0
-25 -15 -10-20 -5 0 5 10 15
MAX2206
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. INPUT POWER
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc01
POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VCC = +2.7V to +3.5V
fRF = 800MHz
TA = -40°C TO +85°C
VCC = +3.5V
TA = +85°C
VCC = +2.7V
TA = -40°C
0
0.4
0.2
0.8
0.6
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
-25 -15 -10-20 -5 0 5 10 15
MAX2206
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. INPUT POWER
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc02
POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VCC = +2.7V to +3.5V
fRF = 2GHz
TA = -40°C TO +85°C
VCC = +3.5V
TA = +85°C
VCC = +2.7V
TA = -40°C
265
270
275
280
285
290
295
300
305
310
315
320
-40 -15 10 35 60 85
MAX2206
RESPONSE TIME vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc03
TEMPERATURE (°C)
RESPONSE TIME (ns)
VCC = +2.7V
VCC = +3.5V VCC = +3.0V
fRF = 900MHz
PIN = +15dBm
MAX2205–MAX2208
RF Power Detectors in UCSP
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0
0.5
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.5
-10 0-5 5 10 15
MAX2207/MAX2208
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. INPUT POWER
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc04
POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VCC = +2.7V to +3.5V
fRF = 800MHz
TA = -40°C TO +85°C
VCC = +3.5V
TA = +85°C
VCC = +2.7V
TA = -40°C
0
0.4
0.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.8
-10 0-5 5 10 15
MAX2207/MAX2208
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. INPUT POWER
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc05
POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VCC = +2.7V to +3.5V
fRF = 2GHz
TA = -40°C TO +85°C
VCC = +3.5V
TA = +85°C
VCC = +2.7V
TA = -40°C
275
285
280
295
290
305
300
310
-40 10-15 35 60 85
MAX2207
RESPONSE TIME vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc06
TEMPERATURE (°C)
RESPONSE TIME (ns)
fRF = 900MHz
PIN = +15dBm
VCC = +3.5V
VCC = +3.0V
VCC = +2.7V
10
12
11
15
14
13
18
17
16
19
-40 10-15 356085
MAX2205/MAX2208
RESPONSE TIME vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc07
TEMPERATURE (°C)
RESPONSE TIME (µs)
fRF = 900MHz
PIN = +15dBm (MAX2208)
PIN = +31dBm (MAX2205)
VCC = +2.7V
VCC = +3.0V
VCC = +3.5V
0
0.5
1.5
1.0
2.0
2.5
61611 21 26 31
MAX2205
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. INPUT POWER
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc08
INPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VCC = +2.7V to +3.5V
fRF = 836MHz
TA = -40°C to +85°C
MAX2205 EV KIT
VCC = +3.5V
TA = +85°C
VCC = +2.7V
TA = -40°C
0
0.4
0.2
0.8
0.6
1.0
1.2
6141810 22 26
MAX2205
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. INPUT POWER
MAX2205/06/07/08 toc09
INPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VCC = +2.7V to +3.5V
fRF = 1880MHz
TA = -40°C to +85°C
MAX2205 EV KIT
VCC = +3.5V
TA = +85°C
VCC = +2.7V
TA = -40°C
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208 EV kit, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION
A1
RFIN/SHDN
RF Input and Shutdown Logic Input. AC-couple the RF input to this pin and apply the shutdown logic
input through a resistor. Drive low to turn the part off, drive high, or connect to VCC to turn the part on.
A2 VCC Power-Supply Pin. Bypass to GND with a capacitor as close to the bump as possible.
B1 GND Ground Connection. Multiple ground vias placed as close to the IC as possible should be used to
connect the ground pin to the ground plane. Connect to PC board ground plane with as low
inductance as possible.
B2 OUT Detector Output
Applications Information
The MAX2205MAX2208 have internal termination
resistors for use with directional couplers. The applica-
tion circuit is shown in Figure 1. The output of the
detector goes to an op amp in an analog GSM power-
control scheme, or to an ADC in other systems such as
TDMA or discrete-time GSM power control.
The MAX2205 has high-input impedance for use with
high-value resistive tapping from a CDMA power ampli-
fier. This coupling method is the lowest cost and lowest
loss when used with an isolator. The application circuit
is shown in Figure 2. Connect CFILTER from the
MAX2205 output to GND to reduce residual amplitude
ripple. For IS98A reverse channel signal with peak-to-
avg ratio of 3.9dB, a 1.5nF capacitor gives 43mVP-P rip-
ple at 28dBm PA output and 390µs response time. For
CDMA2000 (pilot + DCCH) with peak-to-avg ratio of
5.4dB, the ripple is about 65mVP-P at 26dBm PA output.
The MAX2205 input impedance is listed in Table 1.
Layout
As with any RF circuit, the layout of the MAX2205
MAX2208 circuits affects performance. Use a short
50line at the input with multiple ground vias along the
length of the line. The input capacitor and resistor
should be placed as close to the IC as possible. The
VCC input should be bypassed as close as possible to
the IC with multiple vias connecting the capacitor to
ground. Refer to the MAX2205MAX2208 EV kit data
sheet for a sample layout and details.
UCSP Reliability
The UCSP is a unique package that greatly reduces
board space compared to other packages. UCSP relia-
bility is integrally linked to the users assembly methods,
circuit board material, and usage environment. The user
should closely review these areas when considering
using a UCSP. This form factor might not perform equally
to a packaged product through traditional mechanical
reliability tests. Performance through operating life test
and moisture resistance remains uncompromised, as it
is determined primarily by the wafer-fabrication process.
Mechanical stress performance is a greater considera-
tion for a UCSP. UCSP solder-joint contact integrity must
be considered because the package is attached through
direct solder contact to the users PC board. Testing
done to characterize the UCSP reliability performance
shows that it is capable of performing reliably through
environmental stresses. Results of environmental stress
tests and additional usage data and recommendations
are detailed in the UCSP application note, which can be
found on Maxims website, www.maxim-ic.com.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 344
MAX2205–MAX2208
RF Power Detectors in UCSP
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TO ANT
PA
CFILTER
TO ADC
ISOLATOR/
CIRCULATOR
PEAK
DETECTOR
47pF
680
MAX2205
TO ANT
PA
TO ADC
OR OP AMP
50
PEAK
DETECTOR
COUPLER
MAX2206
MAX2207
MAX2208
Figure 2. MAX2205 Typical Application Circuit
Figure 1. MAX2206/MAX2207/MAX2208 Typical Application
Circuit
MAX2205–MAX2208
RF Power Detectors in UCSP
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DEVICE CODE
MAX2205EBS AFR
MAX2206EBS AFO
MAX2207EBS AFP
MAX2208EBS AFQ
Table 2. MAX2205MAX2208 Device
Marking Codes
PIN = -30dBm PIN = +5dBm
FREQUENCY (GHz)
REAL IMAG REAL IMAG
0.8 189.9 -51.7 199.4 -54.0
0.9 177.3 -47.4 185.5 -49.4
1.0 165.8 -43.6 175.2 -45.7
1.1 155.2 -40.3 167.0 -42.5
1.2 146.4 -37.6 158.8 -39.8
1.3 138.8 -35.0 150.9 -37.3
1.4 131.5 -32.9 144.0 -35.1
1.5 123.3 -30.7 139.4 -33.3
1.6 115.0 -29.1 131.6 -31.8
1.7 107.2 -27.5 132.0 -30.9
1.8 110.7 -26.7 126.6 -29.3
1.9 105.3 -25.2 120.3 -27.9
2.0 94.7 -23.6 111.4 -26.7
Table 1. MAX2205 Input Impedance (R || jX, PC Board De-Embedded)
MAX2205–MAX2208
RF Power Detectors in UCSP
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