General Description
The MAX12005 satellite IF switch IC is designed for multi-user applications supporting two quad universal low-noise blocks (LNBs) to be matrix switched to four satellite receivers. The system can be easily expanded to accept 16 satellite IF inputs using the cascade option and one additional satellite IF switch IC. A configuration of eight satellite IF inputs to eight satellite receivers is also possible by using two ICs and adding eight input splitters. The insertion loss of these splitters can be compensated by a +6dB or +12dB input gain select.

Features
♦ 8-Input-to-4-Output Matrix Switch
♦ Expandable to 16 Inputs with Cascade Master/
   Slave Option
♦ 950MHz to 2150MHz Operation
♦ Greater than 30dB Switch Isolation
♦ 0/+6/+12dB Input Stage Gain Selection to
   Compensate for Splitter Insertion Loss
   Gain Step for All Input Stages Is Commonly
   Controlled Through an Analog Select Pin
♦ Four Integrated DiSEqC 2.0 Decoders with
   Integrated Oscillator
♦ Alternate Tone/Voltage Detection
♦ ESD Protected to 2kV HBM

Applications
   Direct Broadcast Satellite Receivers
   Satellite IF Distribution
   L-Band Distribution