General Description
The MAX2430 is a versatile, silicon RF power amplifier that operates directly from a 3V to 5.5V supply, making it suitable for 3-cell NiCd or 1-cell lithium-ion battery applications. It is designed for use in the 800MHz to 1000MHz frequency range and, at 915MHz, can produce +21dBm (125mW) of output power with greater than 32dB of gain at VCC = 3.6V.

Features
♦ Operates Over the 800MHz to 1000MHz Frequency Range
♦ Delivers 125mW at 915MHz from +3.6V Supply (100mW typical from +3.0V supply)
♦ Operates Directly from 3-Cell NiCd or 1-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery
♦ Over 32dB Power Gain
♦ RF Power Envelope Ramping is Programmable with One External Capacitor
♦ Input Matched to 50Ω (VSWR < 2:1)
♦ 15dB Output Power Control Range
♦ 1µA Typical Shutdown Current

Applications
    Digital Cordless Phones
    915MHz ISM-Band Applications
    Two-Way Pagers
    Wireless LANs
    Cellular Phones
    AM and FM Analog Transmitters