MAX2015

V_CC (Pins, 1, 4) to GND.......................................-0.3V to +5.25V
SET, PWDN to GND....................................-0.3V to (V_CC + 0.3V)
Input Power Differential INHI, INLO...............................+23dBm
Input Power Single Ended (INHI or INLO grounded).....+19dBm
Continuous Power Dissipation (T_A = +70°C)
8-Pin MAX (derate 4.5mW/°C above +70°C) .............362mW
Operating Temperature Range ........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature.....................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range ..........................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................+300°C
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.

The MAX2015 complete multistage logarithmic amplifier is designed to accurately convert radio-frequency (RF) signal power in the 0.1GHz to 2.5GHz frequency range to an equivalent DC voltage. The outstanding dynamic range and precision over temperature of this log amplifier make it particularly useful for a variety of base station and other wireless applications, including automatic gain control (AGC), transmitter power measurements, and received signal strength indication (RSSI) for terminal devices.

The MAX2015 can also be operated in a controller mode where it measures, compares, and controls the output power of a variable-gain amplifier as part of a fully integrated AGC loop.

This logarithmic amplifier provides much wider measurement range and superior accuracy compared to controllers based on diode detectors, while achieving excellent temperature stability over the full -40°C to +85°C operating range.