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MAX2121 Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX2121

General Description

The MAX2121 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the test-
ing and evaluation of the IC direct-conversion tuner. The 
evaluation kit is fully assembled and tested at the factory. 
Standard 50

I

 SMA and BNC connectors are included 

on the EV kit for the inputs and outputs to allow quick 
and easy evaluation on the test bench. This document  
provides a list of equipment required to evaluate 

 

the device, a straightforward test procedure to verify 
functionality, a description of the EV kit circuit, the circuit 
schematic, a component list for the kit, and artwork for 
each layer of the PCB.

Features 

Easy Evaluation of the MAX2121

50

I

 RF Input SMA Connector

50

I

 Baseband Output BNC Connector

Single 3.3V ±5% Supply

I

2

C 2-Wire Serial Interface

All Critical Peripheral Components Included

Proven PCB Layout

Fully Assembled and Tested

PC Control Software  
(Available at 

www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoftware

)

DESIGNATION

QTY

DESCRIPTION

ADDR

0

Not installed, 3-pin (1 x 3) inline 
header, 0.01in centers
Sullins PEC36SAAN

CP_OUT, J13, 

REF_O/P, VGC

4

PC mini red test points
Keystone 5000

C1–C6, C9

7

1000pF 

Q

10% ceramic 

capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H102K

C7, C13, C20, 

C21, C25, C26, 

C27, C75

8

0.1

F

Q

10% ceramic capacitors 

(0603)
Murata GRM188R71C104K

C8, C12, C30

0

Not installed, capacitors

C10, C11

2

0.047

F

Q

10% ceramic 

capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C473K

C14

1

100pF 

Q

5% ceramic capacitor 

(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H101J

C15

1

0.033

F

Q

10% ceramic capacitor 

(0603)
Murata GRM188R71E333K 

C16

1

2200pF 

Q

5% ceramic capacitor 

(0603)
Murata GRM188R71H222J

DESIGNATION

QTY

DESCRIPTION

C18

1

10

F

Q

10% tantalum capacitor  

(C Case)
AVX TAJC016K016

C23, C24, C71, 

C72, C73

5

330pF 

Q

5% ceramic capacitors 

(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H331J

C28, C31

2

5pF 

Q

0.25pF ceramic capacitors 

(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H5R0C

C32

1

33pF 

Q

5% capacitor (0603)

Murata GRM1885C1H330J

IN, IP, QN, QP

4

SMA PC top-mount connectors
Emerson 142-0701-201

J6

1

DB25 right-angle male connector
AMP 5747238-4

J17

1

PC mini black test point
Keystone 5001

JP1, JP2, 
VCC_BB, 

VCC_DIG, 

VCC_LO, 

VCC_RF1, 
VCC_RF2, 

VCC_SYN, 

VCC_VCO

0

Not installed, 2-pin (1 x 2) inline 
headers, 0.01in centers
Sullins PEC36SAAN

Component List

19-6059; Rev 1; 5/15

Ordering Information

 appears at end of data sheet.

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim Integrated’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.

Summary of Contents for MAX2121EVKIT

Page 1: ...mini red test points Keystone 5000 C1 C6 C9 7 1000pF Q10 ceramic capacitors 0603 Murata GRM188R71H102K C7 C13 C20 C21 C25 C26 C27 C75 8 0 1FF Q10 ceramic capacitors 0603 Murata GRM188R71C104K C8 C12 C30 0 Not installed capacitors C10 C11 2 0 047FF Q10 ceramic capacitors 0603 Murata GRM188R71C473K C14 1 100pF Q5 ceramic capacitor 0603 Murata GRM1885C1H101J C15 1 0 033FF Q10 ceramic capacitor 0603 M...

Page 2: ...2 position Sullins SSC02SYAN 1 PCB MAX2121 EVALUATION KIT SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE AMP Tyco Electronics 800 522 6752 www tycoelectronics com AVX Corporation 843 946 0238 www avx com Citizen America Corp 310 781 1460 www citizencrystal com Digi Key Corp 800 344 4539 www digikey com Emerson Network Power 507 833 8822 www emersonnetworkpower com Keystone Electronics Corp 209 796 2032 www keyelco com Mu...

Page 3: ...d the supply current from the 3V VGC should read approximately 50FA Be sure to adjust the power supply to account for any voltage drop across the ammeter 8 Install and run the IC control software Software is available for download at www maximintegrated com evkitsoftware 9 Load the default register settings from the control software by clicking Edit Load Defaults 10 Connect the output to a spectru...

Page 4: ...MAX2121 Evaluation Kit Evaluates MAX2121 4 Maxim Integrated Figure 1 MAX2121 EV Kit Schematic ...

Page 5: ...X2121 Evaluation Kit Evaluates MAX2121 5 Maxim Integrated Figure 2 MAX2121 EV Kit Component Placement Guide Component Side Figure 3 MAX2121 EV Kit PCB Layout Top Figure 4 MAX2121 EV Kit PCB Layout Bottom ...

Page 6: ...MAX2121 Evaluation Kit Evaluates MAX2121 6 Maxim Integrated Figure 5 MAX2121 EV Kit PCB Layout Top Soldermask Figure 6 MAX2121 EV Kit PCB Layout Bottom Soldermask ...

Page 7: ...MAX2121 Evaluation Kit Evaluates MAX2121 7 Maxim Integrated PART TYPE MAX2121EVKIT EV Kit Ordering Information Denotes RoHS compliant ...

Page 8: ...lues min and max limits shown in the Electrical Characteristics table are guaranteed Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance Maxim Integrated 160 Rio Robles San Jose CA 95134 USA 1 408 601 1000 8 2015 Maxim Integrated Products Inc Maxim Integrated and the Maxim Integrated logo are trademarks of Maxim Integrated Products Inc REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE DESCRIPT...

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