Versus two leading competitors the MAX2870 performance advantages include wider frequency coverage, higher PFD frequency, better phase noise and lower power. The MAX2870 is a pin compatible, drop in replacement for “Competitor A” with only minor changes needed in the device register settings. Existing designs using “Competitor A”, or new designs considering “Competitor A”, can upgrade to the MAX2870 and realize an improvement in system performance with a second source alternative.