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SNAU114D – March 2006 – Revised June 2016
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Using the LMX2485E & LMX2487E Evaluation Board
Table 1. Evaluation Device and Package Configurations
Device
RF PLL Frequency Range
Evaluation Vehicle
LMX2485E
50 to 3000 MHz
LMX2485E EVAL
LMX2485
500 to 3000 MHz
LMX2486
1000 to 4500 MHz
LMX2487E EVAL
LMX2487
1000 to 6000 MHz
LMX2487E
3000 to 7500 MHz
The EVM contains one Frequency Synthesizer (See
Table 2. Evaluation Device and Package Configurations
Board Version
Designator
IC
Package
VCO Model
VCO Frequency
Range
LMX2485E-EVM
U1
LMX2485E
QFN24
Crystek CVCO55CL
60-80 MHz
Crystem CVCO55BE-
1800-2200
1800-2200 MHz
LMX2487E-EVM
U1
LMX2487E
QFN24
Crystek CVCO44BH
4100-4300 MHz
Although the devices are very broadband, the VCO is ultimately what limits the frequency range of the
evaluation board. These VCOs were chosen primarily availability, standard footprint, and for lower risk of
being obsoleted.
WARNING! Due to availability issues, the LMX2485E-EVM has two different suppliers for VCO. Be
sure to check the VCO model number to know what VCO model you have!
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Setup
Input/Output Connector Description.
Figure 1. Evaluation Board Setup