MAX2121 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2121
2
Maxim Integrated
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
R1, R12,
R13, R17
4
49.9
I
Q
1% resistors (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R2
0
Not installed, resistor
R3, R7,
R15, R16
4
0
I
Q
5% resistors—short (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R4
1
1k
I
Q
5% resistor (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R5
1
820
I
Q
5% resistor (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R6
1
390
I
Q
5% resistor (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R8
1
86.6
I
Q
1% resistor (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R9, R10, R11,
R41, R42
5
100
I
Q
1% resistors (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R14, R43
2
5.1k
I
Q
5% resistors (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R18
1
43.2
I
Q
1% resistor (0603);
use lead-free parts only
R46, R47
2
2.7k
I
Q
5% resistors (0603);
use lead-free parts only
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
REF_INPUT
0
Not installed, SMA edge-mount
connector, round contact
Emerson 142-0701-801
RF_INPUT
1
SMA edge-mount connector,
round contact
Emerson 142-0701-801
U1
1
DVBS tuner (28 TQFN-EP)
Maxim MAX
U3
1
74LV07A hex buffer/driver OC
TI SN74LV07ADR
Y1
1
27MHz crystal
Citizen America
HCM49-27.000MABJ-UT
Digi-Key 300-8571-1-ND
—
0
Not installed, shunts (JP1, JP2,
VCC_BB, VCC_DIG, VCC_LO,
VCC_RF1, VCC_RF2, VCC_SYN,
VCC_VCO)
Shorting jumpers, 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
Murata Electronics North America, Inc.
770-436-1300
www.murata-northamerica.com
Sullins Electronics Corp.
760-744-0125
www.sullinselectronics.com
Component List (continued)
Component Suppliers
Note:
Indicate that you are using the MAX2121 when contacting these component suppliers.
Quick Start
Test Equipment Required
•
MAX2121 EV kit
•
Dual-output power supply capable of supplying up
to 3.3V at > 160mA for V
CC
and 3V at > 50
F
A for
V
GC
gain-control voltage
•
RF signal generator capable of delivering at least
0dBm of output power at frequencies up to 2.175GHz
•
RF spectrum analyzer capable of covering the
operating frequency range of the device
•
PC, laptop, or tablet with Windows
XP
M
,
Windows
M
7 or 8 operating system, and a USB port
•
USB A male to USB B male cable
•
US keyboard
•
Multichannel digital oscilloscope (optional)
•
Network analyzer to measure return loss (optional)
•
Ammeter to measure supply current (optional)
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