Diversity Tuner Outfits Automotive TV Apps

The MAX2135 diversity tuner for ISDB-T and DVB-T automotive designs integrates two signal paths that operate from a single fractional-N synthesizer. The device features a 3.8-dB UHF noise figure and consumes 330 mW when both signal paths are active and 200 mW when just one path is active. It receives signals in three bands: VHF-low, VHF-III, and UHF. Additionally, low-pass filters accommodate 4-, 6-, 7-, and 8-MHz bandwidths. Available in 56-pin, 7 mm x 7 mm TQFNs, pricing starts at $8 each/1,000. MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, Sunnyvale, CA. (800) 998-8800.