MAX2550ETN+ Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
The MAX2550ETN+ is a highly integrated WCDMA femtocell transceiver supporting Band I, V, and VIII with simultaneous GSM monitoring capability. It combines transmit and receive paths for indoor cellular coverage base station designs. Available in a compact QFN package targeting femtocell access points and small cell base station applications.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 57
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- MAX2550ETN+ Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of MAX2550ETN+?
- Integrated WCDMA transceiver covering Band I (2100 MHz), Band V (850 MHz), and Band VIII (900 MHz)
- Simultaneous GSM band monitoring for neighbor cell measurement
- Highly integrated Tx/Rx front-end reduces external component count for femtocell designs
- Low power consumption suitable for indoor small-cell base stations
- Compact QFN package enabling dense RF module layouts
What is MAX2550ETN+ used for?
The MAX2550ETN+ is designed for WCDMA femtocell base stations and enterprise small cell access points that need to extend indoor 3G coverage across Band I, V, and VIII. It enables telecom equipment manufacturers to build compact, low-power indoor base stations with integrated GSM monitoring for handover and neighbor-cell scanning functionality.
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
Where can I find the MAX2550ETN+ datasheet?
MAX2550ETN+ Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Analog Devices
What are equivalent replacements for MAX2550ETN+?
No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which WCDMA bands does the MAX2550ETN+ support and can it monitor GSM simultaneously?
The MAX2550ETN+ supports WCDMA Band I (2100 MHz), Band V (850 MHz), and Band VIII (900 MHz) and includes simultaneous GSM band monitoring, enabling femtocell base stations to scan neighbor GSM cells while maintaining active WCDMA links.
What type of application is the MAX2550ETN+ optimized for, and how does integration level affect design complexity?
The MAX2550ETN+ is optimized for indoor WCDMA femtocell access points and enterprise small-cell base stations. Its high integration of Tx/Rx paths for 3 bands plus GSM monitoring reduces external RF component count and PCB area compared to discrete front-end solutions, simplifying the RF design for a typical 20 MHz to 2100 MHz multi-band femtocell platform.
What package does the MAX2550ETN+ use and how does that influence RF PCB layout?
The MAX2550ETN+ comes in a QFN package, which provides a compact, thermally efficient footprint with exposed paddle for heat dissipation. QFN packages minimize lead inductance compared to SOIC or TSSOP, which is important for maintaining RF signal integrity at WCDMA frequencies up to 2100 MHz.
For procurement planning, what are the key considerations when sourcing MAX2550ETN+ for a femtocell design program?
The MAX2550ETN+ is a specialized RF transceiver with no commodity second-source, so procurement teams should verify Analog Devices production status, factory lead times, and available stock for multi-band WCDMA femtocell programs. Given its 3-band coverage (Band I, V, and VIII), it eliminates the need for 3 separate RF chips, which can offset higher unit cost at system BOM level.
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