General Description
The MAX2108 is a low-cost direct-conversion tuner IC designed for use in digital direct-broadcast satellite (DBS) television set-top box units and microwave links. Its direct-conversion architecture reduces system cost compared to devices with IF-based architectures.

Features
♦ Low-Cost Architecture
♦ Operates from Single +5V Supply
♦ On-Chip Quadrature Generator, Dual-Modulus Prescaler (/32, /33)
♦ Input Levels: -20dBm to -70dBm per Carrier
♦ Over 50dB RF Gain-Control Range
♦ 10dB Noise Figure at Maximum Gain
♦ +8dBm IIP3 at Minimum Gain

Applications
    DirecTV, PrimeStar, EchoStar DBS Tuners
    DVB-Compliant DBS Tuners
    Cellular Base Stations
    Wireless Local Loop
    Broadband Systems
    LMDS
    Microwave Links