19-1448; Rev 4; 11/08 Low-Cost, Low-Voltage, PA Power ControlAmplifier for GSM ApplicationsMAX4473General DescriptionFeatures The MAX4473 PA power control IC is intended for ♦ Optimized for GSM Timing Requirements closed-loop bias control of GSM power amplifiers. The device facilitates accurate control of the current deliv- ♦ 2.7V to 6.5V Single-Supply Operation ered to the power amplifier (PA) through a control volt- ♦ 1.2mA Supply Current age. The error amplifier senses the voltage drop across an external current-sense resistor placed between the ♦ ≤ 1µA Supply Current in Shutdown Mode supply and the PA. The output of the error amplifier adjusts the PA gain until the current is proportional to ♦ Guaranteed 1.5µs Enable/Disable Times the power control voltage applied to the MAX4473. This ♦ Active Output Pull-Down in Shutdown Mode unique topology is useful in time-division-multiple- access (TDMA) systems, such as GSM, where accurate ♦ Rail-to-Rail Error Amplifier Output transmit burst shaping and power control is required. ♦ Rail-to-Rail Power Control Input User-selectable current sensing and gain setting resis- tors maximize flexibility. ♦ Output Drive Capability—500Ω and 300pF Loads The MAX4473 operates from a single 2.7V to 6.5V sup- ♦ 1V to VCC Current Sense Input Common-Mode ply and typically draws 1.2mA of supply current. The Voltage Range error amplifier has a common-mode range that extends ♦ from 1V to V No Phase-Reversal for Common-Mode Voltage CC. The power control input and error amplifier outputs swing rail-to-rail. A low-power shut- from 0 to VCC down mode reduces supply current to less than 1µA ♦ External Current Sensing and Gain Setting and activates an on-board active pull-down at the error Resistors Maximize Flexibility amplifier output. Fast enable/disable times of 0.9µs reduce average power consumption without compro- ♦ Available in a Space-Saving 8-Pin µMAX mising dynamic performance. The MAX4473 is avail- able in a space-saving 8-pin µMAX® package. Ordering InformationApplicationsPARTTEMP RANGEPIN-PACKAGE GSM Cellular Phones MAX4473EUA -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX Cordless Phones MAX4473ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO Precision Current Control Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet. High-Frequency Servo Loops µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Typical Operating Circuit VCC 0.1μF RSENSE RG1 RG2 8 1 2 4 PC VCC SR1 SR2 OUT 7 I A1 A3 CCPA BUFFER 3R GC V-TO-I ERROR CONVERTER IN VCC AMPLIFIER PA A2 Q1 R 3 SHDN MAX4473 GND SR3 RFIN 5 6 VPC · RG1 ICCPA = RG3 4 · RG3 · RSENSE ________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products1For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.