The MAX7060 frequency and power-programmable ASK/FSK transmitter operates at 280MHz to 450MHz frequencies. This device incorporates a fully integrated fractional-N synthesizer, which allows the user to set the RF operating frequency to a large fraction of the 280MHz to 450MHz frequency range with a single crystal. For example, the MAX7060 can be tuned from 285MHz to 420MHz with a 15MHz crystal. The RF output power is user-controlled between +14dBm and -14dBm, with a 5V supply or with battery voltages as low as 3.2V. At the minimum specified battery voltage of 2.1V, the RF output power-control range is between +10dBm and -14dBm. To maintain a good output power match across a broad range of frequencies, the MAX7060 also contains a programmable matching capacitor connected in parallel with the power amplifier (PA) output. ASK modulation is accomplished by switching the PA on and off, so excellent modulation (on/off) ratios are achieved. ASK amplitude shaping is available to reduce the width of the transmission spectrum. FSK modulation is accomplished by changing the coefficients of the high-resolution fractional-N synthesizer, so FSK deviation is extremely accurate. Data rates up to 50kbps Manchester coded for ASK and 70kbps Manchester coded for FSK can be maintained while still satisfying regulatory emission-bandwidth standards. The full set of configuration functions are handled by an on-chip serial peripheral interface (SPIK). There is also a manual mode where a limited number of settings can be made directly through selected pins.