Suited for worldwide hybrid TVs, as well as terrestrial and cable set-top boxes, the MAX3543 broadband, multistandard silicon tuner is claimed to offer best-in-class tuner performance using a standard IF architecture that ensures less than –70-dBc spurs. The devices eliminates the need for expensive external components such as SAW filters, enabling a 75% reduction in space and 25% reduction in cost over competing solutions, including can tuners.

The device is based on high-performance BiCMOS process technology and features a a 4-dB noise figure and superb blocker performance. The MAX3543 is packaged in a lead-free 6 x 6-mm 40-pin TQFN package, and is fully specified over the 0° to 70°C temperature range. (From $6.95 ea/1,000 — available now.)

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