MAX2242

2.4GHz to 2.5GHz Linear Power Amplifier

2.4GHz PA Delivers +23 dBm Linear Output Power

Data Sheet (Rev. 3)

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2.4GHz to 2.5GHz Operating Range
+22.5dBm Linear Output Power (ACPR of <-33dBc 1st-Side Lobe and <-55dbc 2nd-Side Lobe)
28.5dB Power Gain
On-Chip Power Detector
External Bias Control for Current Throttleback
+2.7V to +3.6V Single-Supply Operation
0.5µA Shutdown Mode
Tiny Chip-Scale Package (1.5mm x 2.0mm)

Documentation

Data Sheet 1

MAX2242: 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz Linear Power Amplifier Data Sheet (Rev.3) 11/19/2003

Reliability Data 1

MAX2242 Reliability Data 01/12/2023

Application Note 2

Bluetooth Power Amplifier: System Performance Review 09/30/2002

+23dBm PA and PA Predriver with 37% Efficiency for 2.4GHz FHSS WLAN Applications 11/20/2001

Technical Articles 4

PCBs Layout Guidelines for RF & Mixed-Signal 09/14/2011

RF ICs for 2.4GHz ISM-Band FHSS Solutions: Bluetooth, HomeRF, DECT Applications 09/10/2002

The MAX2242 Power Amplifier: Crucial Application Issues 05/01/2002

Optimize the MAX2242 PA for 2.4GHz DECT Cordless Phone Applications 05/01/2002

This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.

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Hardware Ecosystem

Parts	Product Life Cycle	Description
LNAs & Power Amplifiers 2
MAX2644	PRODUCTION	2.4GHz SiGe, High IP3 Low-Noise Amplifier
MAX2247		2.4GHz SiGe Linear Power Amplifier
Oscillators 3
MAX2750	PRODUCTION	2.4GHz Monolithic Voltage-Controlled Oscillators
MAX2751	PRODUCTION	2.4GHz Monolithic Voltage-Controlled Oscillators

MAX2752	PRODUCTION	2.4GHz Monolithic Voltage-Controlled Oscillators
RF Transceivers 3
MAX2820		2.4GHz 802.11b Zero-IF Transceivers
MAX2830	PRODUCTION	2.4GHz to 2.5GHz 802.11g/b RF Transceiver with PA and Rx/Tx/Diversity Switch
MAX2831	PRODUCTION	2.4GHz to 2.5GHz, 802.11g RF Transceivers with Integrated PA

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