MAX2370_1 Datasheet, PDF (1/11 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – Evaluation Kit

19-0375; Rev 0; 5/05
MAX2370 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX2370 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the test-
ing and evaluation of the MAX2370 quadrature trans-
mitter. The EV kit provides 50Ω SMA connectors for all
RF inputs and outputs. A varactor-based tank circuit is
provided for the on-chip IF voltage-controlled oscillator
(VCO) and phase locked with an on-chip PLL. I/Q base-
band inputs come with standard BNC connectors.
The EV kit allows evaluation of the MAX2370 I/Q modu-
lator, IF VGA, RF upconverter, IF VCO, dual synthesiz-
er, 3-wire programming interface, and power-manage-
ment features.
Features
o 50Ω SMA Connectors on All RF Ports
o BNC Connectors for Baseband Inputs
o Fully Assembled and Tested
o Low-Power Shutdown Mode
o SPI^TM/QSPI^TM/MICROWIRE^TM Compatible
o PC Control Software
(Available at www.maxim-ic.com)
SPI/QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
Component List
Ordering Information
DESIGNATION
C1, C2, C16,
C20, C39, C65,
C66, C80
C3, C11, C13,
C14, C26, C27,
C33, C38, C40,
C41, C43, C48,
C52, C56, C58,
C59, C60, C64,
C67, C68,
C82–C85
C4, C5, C42,
C75, C79, C88,
C91, C93, C95,
C96, C97
C6
C7, C10, C18,
C19, C21, C30,
C31, C35, C63,
C76, C78, C81
C8, C9, C15,
C17, C34, C55,
C57
C12
C22, C23
QTY
8
0
11
1
12
7
1
2
DESCRIPTION
100pF ±5% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H101J
Open
0.1µF ±10% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM155R61C104K
4.7pF ±0.1pF ceramic capacitor
(0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H4R7B
1000pF ±10% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM155R71H102K
0.01µF ±10% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM155R71C103K
1.2pF ±0.1pF ceramic capacitor
(0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H1R2B
33pF ±5% ceramic capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H330J
PART
MAX2370EVKIT
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
*EP = Exposed paddle.
IC PACKAGE
48 Thin QFN-EP*
Quick Start
The MAX2370 EV kit is fully assembled and factory test-
ed. Follow the instructions in the Connections and
Setup section.
Test Equipment Required
This section lists the recommended test equipment to
verify the operation of the MAX2370. It is intended as a
guide only, and substitutions may be possible.
• One low-noise signal generator capable of generat-
ing a 19.2MHz signal at 600mV_P-P for the PLL refer-
ence frequency
• One RF signal generator capable of generating sig-
nals in the 530MHz to 695MHz frequency range
with a minimum output power of -15dBm for the RF
local oscillator
• An RF spectrum analyzer with optional digital mod-
ulation personality (Rohde and Schwarz FSEA30 or
equivalent)
• A power supply that can provide 250mA at +3.0V
• A power supply that can provide 50mA at +5V
• An additional voltage source adjustable from 0 to
2.5V for control of the VGA functions
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