MAX2614EVKIT# Analog Devices

Evaluates: MAX2612MAX2616 MAX2612MAX2616 Evaluation Kit General Description Quick Start The MAX2612MAX2616 evaluation kits (EV kits) The MAX2612MAX2616 EV kits are fully assembled and simplify the evaluation of the MAX2612MAX2616 high- factory tested. Follow the instructions in the Connections performance broadband gain blocks. They enable testing and Setup section to test the devices. of the devices RF performance and require no additional Required Equipment supporting circuitry. The EV kits provide 50 SMA This section lists the recommended test equipment to connectors for inputs and outputs. verify the operation of the MAX2612MAX2616. The equipments listed are intended as suggestions and Features substitutions are possible: Easy Evaluation of MAX2612MAX2616 IC MAX2612-MAX2616 EV kit 3.0V to 5.25V Single-Supply Operation One DC power supply capable of delivering +5.0V and 100mA of current RF Input and Output Matched to 50 One RF signal generator capable of delivering RF Fully Assembled and Tested power as high as 0dBm at 1000MHz (E4433B or equivalent) One RF spectrum analyzer that covers the MAX2612-MAX2616 EV Kit Files MAX2612-MAX2616 operating frequency range FILE DECRIPTION (FSEB20 or equivalent) MAX2612-MAX2616 sch.pdf Schematic One power meter capable of measuring up to 0dBm at 1000MHz (Agilent E4419B or equivalent) PR 2612 revA.pdf PCB All layers Two 50 SMA cables PR 2613 revA.pdf PCB All layers One ammeter (optional) PR 2614 revA.pdf PCB All layers One noise figure meter (optional) One network analyzer (optional) PR 2615 revA.pdf PCB All layers PR 2616 revA.pdf PCB All layers Connections and Setup This section is a step-by-step guide to operating the EV MAX2612 BOM A.xls BOM kits and their function. Caution: Do not turn on the DC MAX2613 BOM A.xls BOM power or RF signal generators until all connections MAX2614 BOM A.xls BOM are completed. MAX2615 BOM A.xls BOM Checking Power Gain MAX2616 BOM A.xls BOM 1) With the DC supply output disabled, connect a +5.0V power supply to the VCC header and the power supply ground the GND header of the EV kit. (Route the positive terminal of the power supply through an Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. ammeter, if desired) 2) Remove the jumper between on JU1 for normal operation. 3) With the RF signal generator output disabled, connect the generator output to the RFIN SMA connector on the EV kit through an SMA cable. Set the output of the RF signal generator frequency to 1000MHz and power level to -20dBm. 19-8652 Rev 1 10/17Evaluates: MAX2612MAX2616 MAX2612MAX2616 Evaluation Kit 4) Connect a spectrum analyzer to the RFOUT SMA Layout Issues connector on the EV kit through an SMA cable. Set A good printed-circuit board (PCB) is an essential part of the spectrum analyzer center frequency to 1000MHz, RF circuit design. The EV kit PCB can serve as a guide reference level to 0dBm, and span to 1MHz. for laying out a board using the MAX2612MAX2616. Use 5) Enable the DC supply output. The supply current controlled impedance lines on all high-frequency inputs should read approximately the current specified in the and outputs. Bypass V with decoupling capacitors CC datasheet. located close to the device. For long V lines, it may CC 6) Enable the RF signal generator output. The spectrum be necessary to add decoupling capacitors. Locate these analyzer should displays a tone at 1000MHz with additional capacitors farther away from the device package. power level at approximately -1.5dBm. This minimizes supply coupling. Proper grounding of the GND pins is essential. Connect the GND pins to the ground plane either directly, or through vias, or both. U1 C1 C2 MAX2612 10nF 10nF 1 8 MAX2613 10% 10% GND1 GND3 RFIN RFOUT 2 MAX2614 7 RFIN RFOUT MAX2615 C3 C7 C8 3 6 GNDDC GND2 MAX2616 0.2pF L0 0.2pF 0.2pF 4 5 220nH ENA VCC 5% 3 PIN 9 PADDLEGND HEADER 2 1 3 VCC C4 C5 C6 10F 470pF 10nF J1 R1 10% 5% 5% GND 21.5K 1% Figure 1: MAX2612MAX2616 EV Kit Schematic Maxim Integrated 2 www.maximintegrated.com