MAX2686EWS+T

Product Overview

MAX2686EWS+T is a Maxim low-noise amplifier / RF front-end amplifier from Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated. In an RF design it is normally used as a low-noise receiver front-end gain stage, so the useful sourcing checks are not only the ordering code but also the operating band, gain behavior, output level, package footprint and bias conditions.

For this model, the key application data to verify are: application-specific RF band such as GPS/GNSS, cellular or ISM; exact band follows the MAX26xx base; noise figure, gain and linearity are specified by the exact Maxim base part; and low-voltage RF IC bias, package suffix +T normally indicates tape-and-reel. Because RF amplifier parts are layout- and matching-sensitive, MAX2686EWS+T should be treated as an exact-BOM item unless the replacement has been validated with the same matching network, thermal design and control conditions.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated
• Part Number: MAX2686EWS+T
• Device Type: Maxim low-noise amplifier / RF front-end amplifier
• Signal-Chain Role: low-noise receiver front-end gain stage
• Frequency / Band: application-specific RF band such as GPS/GNSS, cellular or ISM; exact band follows the MAX26xx base
• Gain / NF / Linearity: noise figure, gain and linearity are specified by the exact Maxim base part
• Output Power / Compression: low-power LNA output level, not a high-power PA
• Supply / Bias: low-voltage RF IC bias, package suffix +T normally indicates tape-and-reel
• RF Interface: RF input/output plus enable/bias pins; many parts include matching elements
• Package / Mounting: surface-mount RF IC, MMIC, transistor or connectorized module depending on base number
• Design Note: verify S-parameters, matching network, thermal pad/flange and control pins before substituting this RF amplifier

Applications

• GNSS receiver front ends
• cellular/ISM RF modules
• portable wireless equipment
• legacy receiver board repair

Quality & Sourcing

Antrex Electronics can support sourcing for MAX2686EWS+T and related RF amplifier BOM lines, including exact part-number matching, lot-label review, packaging inspection and third-party testing support when the project requires additional verification.