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MAX2900MAX2904 Evaluation Kits

General Description
The MAX2900MAX2904 evaluation kits (EV kits) simplify testing of the MAX2900MAX2904. The EV kits allow evaluation of the MAX2900MAX2904s BPSK, OOK, ASK, and FM modulations; and fully integrated VCO, modulation filter, integrated frequency synthesizer, and power-management features. The EV kits provide 50 SMA connectors for IF inputs and RF outputs. All critical peripheral components are included, and all EV kits are fully assembled and tested. o Single-Supply Operation o 50 SMA Connectors on all IF and RF Ports o Baluns Included for Single-Ended RF Output o Easy Evaluation of BPSK, OOK, ASK, and FM Modulations o Digital Control Synthesizer Programming (MAX2900) o Four Modes of Operation Shutdown Synthesizer Transmit Reference Only

Features

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Ordering Information
PART MAX2900EVKIT MAX2901EVKIT* MAX2902EVKIT MAX2903EVKIT TEMP RANGE -40C to +85C -40C to +85C -40C to +85C -40C to +85C IC PACKAGE 3 4 UCSP 3 4 UCSP 3 4 UCSP 3 4 UCSP 3 4 UCSP

MAX2904EVKIT -40C to +85C *Please order the MAX2900EVKIT.

UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

Component Suppliers
SUPPLIERS AVX Coilcraft Murata Taiyo Yuden Toko PHONE 843-448-9411 800-322-2645 770-436-1300 800-368-2496 847-297-0070 FAX 843-448-7139 847-639-1469 770-436-3030 408-573-4159 847-699-7864 WEBSITE www.avxcorp.com www.coilcraft.com www.murata.com www.t-yuden.com www.tokoam.com

Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX2900 when contacting these component suppliers.

Component List MAX2900 EV Kit

DESIGNATION QTY C1 C2 1 1 Open 3pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G030B050AD 270pF 10%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM188R71H271KD01 0.01F 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R103K050AD Murata GRM188R71E103KA01 Taiyo Yuden UMK107B103KZ-B C5, C25, C26, C28 4 DESCRIPTION DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION 1000pF 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R102K050AD Murata GRM188R71H102KA01 Taiyo Yuden UMK107B102KZ-B 100pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G101J050AD Murata GRM1885C1H101JA01 100pF 5% ceramic capacitor (0402) Murata GRM36C0G101J050AQ Murata GRP1555C1H101J

C3

C6, C7, C9, C10, C27

C4, C8

C11

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Component List MAX2900 EV Kit (continued)
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION 0.01F 10% ceramic capacitor (0402) Murata GRM36X7R103K016A Murata GRP155CR71C103K 10F 20%, 10V tantalum capacitors, case A AVX TAJA106K010R 3.3pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G3R3B050AD Open 15pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G150J50 Murata GRM1885C1H150JZ01 22pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G220J050AD Murata GRM1885C1H220JZ01 10pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G100B050AD 0.1F 10%, 16V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39X7R104K016AD Murata GRM188R71C104KA01D Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ104KA 10F 20%, 10V tantalum capacitor, case B AVX TAJB106M010R 1.6pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G1R6B050AD Murata GRM1885C1H1R6B Open 22F 10%, 10V tantalum capacitor, case B AVX TAJB226K010R 1.8pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G1R8B050AD Murata GRM1885C1H1R8B DESIGNATION QTY DIVOUT, GND, LD, TUNE, VASK, VCC JU1, JU2, JU4, JU6, JU7, JU9 JU3, JU8 L1, L2 L3, L4 L5 L6, L7 L8, L9 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6, R7, R12, R13, R14 R8 R9 R10, R11 R15 REF, RF, VCO T1 U1* Y1 None None None None 6 6 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 1 8 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION Test points Mouser 151-203 Jumpers, SIP3, 3-pin headers Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent Jumpers, SIP2, 2-pin headers Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent 11nH 5% inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-11NXJBC 12nH 5% inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-12NTJBC 8.2nH 5% chip inductor (0603) Murata LQG11A8N2J00 15nH 2% chip inductors (0603) Murata LQP11A15NG00 Murata LQP18MN15NG00 Open 0 resistor (0603) 51k 5% resistor (0603) 1.6k 5% resistor (0603) 10k 5% resistor (0603) 68k 5% resistor (0603) Open 22k 5% resistor (0603) 0 resistor (0603) 0 resistors (0402) 10 resistor (0402) SMA connectors, PC edge mount EFJohnson 142-0701-801 Digi-Key J502-ND Balun Toko B4F (617DB-1018) MAX2900EGI Open Shunts, JU1JU4, JU6JU9 Digi-Key S9000-ND or equivalent MAX2900 PC board MAX2900 data sheet MAX2900 EV kit data sheet

C12

C13, C14

C15, C16 C19, C20, C37

2 3

C21, C31, C32

C23

C24

C29

C30

C33, C34 C35 C36

2 1 1

C38, C39

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Component List MAX2902 EV Kit
DESIGNATION QTY C1, C35 2 Open 82pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G820J050AD Murata GRM1885C1H820J 1nF 5%, 25V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39X7R102J025AD GRM188R71H102J 0.01F 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R103K050AD Murata GRM188R71E103KA01 Taiyo Yuden UMK107B103KZ 1000pF 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R102K050AD Murata GRM188R71E102KA01 Taiyo Yuden UMK107B102KZ-B 100pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G101J050AD 100pF 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0402) Murata GRM36C0G101K50AD Murata GRP1555C1H101K 0.01F 10% ceramic capacitor (0402) Murata GRM36X7R103K016A Murata GRP155CR71C103K 10F 20%, 16V tantalum capacitors, case A TAJA106M016R 3.3pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G3R3B050AD 1.2pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors GRM36C0G1R2B050AD GRP1555C1H1R2B 15pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G150J50 Murata GRM1885C1H150JZ01 22pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G220J050AD Murata GRM1885C1H220JZ01 10pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G100B050AD C29 1 DESCRIPTION DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION 0.1F 10%, 16V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39X7R104K016AD Murata GRM188R71C104KA01D Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ104KA 10F 20%, 10V tantalum capacitor, case B AVX TAJB106M010R 1.5pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G1R5B050AD Murata GRM1885C1H1R5B 22F 10%, 10V tantalum capacitor, case B AVX TAJB226K010R 1.8pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G1R8B050 Murata GRM1885C1H1R8B Test points Mouser 151-203 Jumpers, SIP3, 3-pin headers Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent Shunts Digi-Key S9000-ND or equivalent Jumpers, SIP2, 2-pin headers Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent 11nH 5% inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-11NXJBC 12nH 5% inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-12NXJBC 8.2nH 5% inductor (0603) Murata LQG11A8N2J00 15nH 5% inductors (0603) Murata LQG11A15NJ00 Murata LQG18MN15NJ00 9.1nH 0.1nH inductors (0402) Murata LQP10A9N1B00 Murata LQP15MN9N1B00 0 5% resistors (0603) 51k 5% resistor (0603) 1.6k 5% resistor (0603) 2.7k 5% resistor (0603) 68k 5% resistor (0603) Open

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C2

C3

C30

C33, C34

C4, C8

C36

C5, C25, C26, C28

C38, C39 DIVOUT, GND, LD, TUNE, VASK, VCC JU1, JU2, JU4, JU6, JU7, JU9 JU1JU4, JU6JU9 JU3, JU8 L1, L2 L3, L4 L5 L6, L7

C6, C7, C9, C10, C27

6 6 8 2 2 2 1 2

C11, C19

C12

C13, C14

C15, C16

C20, C37

L8, L9 R1, R9 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6, R7, R10R14

2 2 1 1 1 1 7

C21, C31, C32

C23

C24

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Component List MAX2902 EV Kit (continued)
DESIGNATION QTY R8 R15 REF, RF, VCO T1 U1* Y1 None None None 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION 22k 5% resistor (0603) 10 resistor (0402) SMA connectors, PC edge mount EFJohnson 142-0701-801 Digi-Key J502-ND Balun Toko B4F (617DB-1018) MAX2902EGI Open MAX2902 PC board MAX2902 data sheet MAX2902 EV kit data sheet

Component List MAX2903 EV Kit (continued)

DESIGNATION C15, C16 QTY 2 DESCRIPTION 1.2pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G1N2J050AD 1.2pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0402) GRM36C0G1R2B050AD GRP1555C1H1R2B 6.8pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G6R8J050 Murata GRM1885C1H6R8J 22pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G220J050AD Murata GRM1885C1H220JZ01 10pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G100B050AD 0.1F 10%, 16V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39X7R104K016AD Murata GRM188R71C104KA01D Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ104KA 10F 20%, 10V tantalum capacitor, case B AVX TAJB106M010R 1.8pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G040B050AD 0.5pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G0R5C050AD 22F 10%, 10V tantalum capacitor, case B AVX TAJB226K010R 1.2pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G1R2B050 Murata GRM1885C1H1R2B Test points Mouser 151-203 Shunts Digi-Key S9000-ND or equivalent Jumpers, SIP3, 3-pin headers Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent

C20, C37

C21

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Component List MAX2903 EV Kit

DESIGNATION C1, C35 QTY 2 Open 82pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G820J050AD Murata GRM1885C1H820J 1nF 5%, 25V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G102J025AD 0.01F 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R103K050AD Murata GRM188R71E103KA01 Taiyo Yuden UMK107B103KZ 1000pF 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R102K050AD Murata GRM188R71E102KA01 Taiyo Yuden UMK107B102KZ-B 100pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G101J050AD 100pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0402) Murata GRM36C0G101J50AD Murata GRP1555C1H101J 0.01F 10% ceramic capacitor (0402) Murata GRM36X7R103K016A Murata GRP155CR71C103K 10F 20%, 16V tantalum capacitors, case A TAJA106M016R DESCRIPTION

C23

C24

C2

C29

C3

C30

C4, C8

C31, C32

C33, C34

C5, C25, C26, C28

C36

C6, C7, C9, C10, C27

C38, C39 DIVOUT, GND, LD, TUNE, VASK, VCC JU1JU4, JU6JU9 JU1, JU2, JU4, JU6, JU7, JU9

C11, C19

6 8 6

C12

C13, C14

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Component List MAX2903 EV Kit (continued)
DESIGNATION JU3, JU8 L1, L2 L3, L4 L5, L6, L7 L8, L9 R1, R9 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6, R7, R10, R11, R12 R8 R13 R14 R15 REF, RF, VCO T1 U1* Y1 None None None QTY 2 2 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION Jumpers, SIP2, 2-pin headers Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent 12nH 5% inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-12NXJBC 27nH 5% inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-24NXJBC 33nH 5% chip inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-33NXJB 10nH 2% inductors (0402) Murata LQP10A10NG00 0 5% resistors (0603) 51k 5% resistor (0603) 1.6k 5% resistor (0603) 2.7k 5% resistor (0603) 68k 5% resistor (0603) Open 30k 5% resistor (0603) 0 5% resistor (0402) 5.1k resistor (0402) 10 1% resistor (0402) SMA connectors, PC edge mount EFJohnson 142-0701-801 Digi-Key J502-ND Balun Toko B4F (617DB-1018) MAX2903EGI Open MAX2903 PC board MAX2903 data sheet MAX2903 EV kit data sheet C12 1

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DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION 0.01F 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R103K050AD Murata GRM188R71E103KA01 Taiyo Yuden UMK107B103KZ 1000pF 10%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R102K050AD Murata GRM188R71E102KA01 Taiyo Yuden UMK107B102KZ-B 100pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G101J050AD 100pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors (0402) Murata GRM36C0G101J50AD Murata GRP1555C1H101J 0.01F 10% ceramic capacitor (0402) Murata GRM36X7R103K016A Murata GRP155CR71C103K 10F 20%, 16V tantalum capacitors, case A TAJA106M016R 1.2pF 0.25pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G1N2J050AD 1.2pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0402) Murata GRM36C0G1R2B050AD Murata GRP1555C1H1R2B 6.8pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G6R8J050 Murata GRM1885C1H6R8J 22pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G220J050AD Murata GRM1885C1H220JZ01 10pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G100B050AD

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C4, C8

C5, C25, C26, C28

C6, C7, C9, C10, C27

C11, C19

C13, C14

C15, C16

C20, C37

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C21

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DESIGNATION QTY C1, C35 2 Open 82pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G820J050AD Murata GRM1885C1H820J 1nF 5%, 25V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39C0G102J025AD DESCRIPTION

C23

C24

C2

C3

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Component List MAX2904 EV Kit (continued)
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION 0.1F 10%, 16V ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM39X7R104K016AD Murata GRM188R71C104KA01D Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ104KA 10F 20%, 10V tantalum capacitor, case B AVX TAJB106M010R 1.8pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G040B050AD 0.5pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G0R5C050AD 22F 10%, 10V tantalum capacitor, case B AVX TAJB226K010R 1.2pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39C0G1R2B050 Murata GRM1885C1H1R2B Test points Mouser 151-203 Jumpers, SIP3, 3-pin headers Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent Shunts Digi-Key S9000-ND or equivalent Jumpers, SIP2, 2-pin headers, Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent 12nH 5% inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-12NXJBC DESIGNATION QTY L3, L4 L5, L6, L7 L8, L9 R1, R9 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6, R7, R10R14 R8 R15 REF, RF, VCO T1 U1* Y1 None None None 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 DESCRIPTION 27nH 5% inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-24NXJBC 33nH 5% chip inductors (0603) Coilcraft 0603CS-33NXJB 10nH 2% inductors (0402) Murata LQP10A10NG00 0 5% resistors (0603) 51k 5% resistor (0603) 1.6k 5% resistor (0603) 2.7k 5% resistor (0603) 68k 5% resistor (0603) Open 30k 5% resistor (0603) 10 1% resistor (0402) SMA connectors, PC edge mount EFJohnson 142-0701-801 Digi-Key J502-ND Balun Toko B4F (617DB-1018) MAX2904EGI Open MAX2904 PC board MAX2904 data sheet MAX2904 EV kit data sheet

C29

C30

C31, C32

C33, C34

C36

C38, C39 DIVOUT, GND, LD, TUNE, VASK, VCC JU1, JU2, JU4, JU6, JU7, JU9 JU1JU4, JU6JU9 JU3, JU8 L1, L2

6 6 8 2 2

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Quick Start
The MAX2900MAX2904 EV kits are fully assembled and factory tested. Follow the instructions in the Connections and Setup section.

An RF power meter capable of measuring 30dBm output power (HP 437B or equivalent) with an RF high-power sensor. A vector signal analyzer (AG 89441 or equivalent) An RF network analyzer (HP 8753E or equivalent) A power supply that can provide 250mA at +5.0V (AG E3631A or equivalent) Optionally, an additional voltage source for VCO tuning voltage A 20dB RF attenuator An arbitrary waveform generator (HP E4433B or equivalent)

Test Equipment Required

This section lists the recommended test equipment to verify the operation of the MAX2900MAX2904. It is intended as a guide only, and substitutions may be possible. One RF signal generator capable of delivering -7dBm of output power in the 10MHz to 50MHz frequency range (HP 8648A or equivalent) for the PLL reference frequency. An RF spectrum analyzer capable of measuring a 7GHz RF signal (Rohde and Schwarz FSEA20 or equivalent).
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Table 1. Jumper Description
JUMPER MAX2900 1 2 3 4 6/7 8 9 MAX2901/ MAX2903 1 2 3 4 6/7 8 9 MAX2902/ MAX2904 1 2 3 4 6/7 8 9 NAME EN REFEN MODIN OOKIN D0/D1 VCO+/ VCOREFOUT D2 DIV63 N.C. DESCRIPTION Chip Enable Reference Enable BPSK Modulation Input OOK Modulation Input Digital Synthesizer Programming Input VCO Output REF Output Digital Synthesizer Programming Input Digital Synthesizer Programming Input Not Connected

Connections and Setup

This section provides step-by-step instructions for getting the EV kits up and running in all operation modes. 1) Verify that shunts JU1, JU2, JU4, JU6, JU7, and JU9 are in place. 2) Set the power supply to +4V and turn it off. 3) Set the adjustable power supply to +2.1V and turn it off. 4) Connect the ground terminal to GND. 5) Connect the positive +4.0V terminal to VCC. 6) Connect the positive terminal of the adjustable power supply to VASK. 7) Set the IF generator to 14.56MHz and set the output level to 200mV. Keep the IF generator output off. 8) Use an SMA cable to connect the output of the IF generator to the REFIN on the MAX2900MAX2904 EV kits. 9) Use an SMA cable to connect the RFOUT to the input of the spectrum analyzer. 10) Set the spectrum analyzer to view the output. 11) Turn on all power supplies and enable the signal generator. 12) Measure the supply current. 13) Observe the RF output frequency displayed on the spectrum analyzer. 14) Measure the RF output power. 15) The RF output power should be approximately 23dBm after accounting for cable and connector loss.

Adjustments and Control

Operation Modes The EV kits support four modes of operation: SHUTDOWN mode EN = REFEN = low. (Shunt pins 2 and 3 of JU1, JU2). SYNTH modeEN = REFEN = high, OOKIN = low. (Shunt pins 1 and 2 of JU1, JU2; shunt pins 2 and 3 of JU4). TRANSMIT modeEN = REFEN = OOKIN = high. (Shunt pins 1 and 2 of JU1, JU2, JU4). REFERENCE only modeREFEN = high, EN = low. (Shunt pins 2 and 3 of JU1. Shunt pins 1 and 2 of JU2). See Table 1 for jumper selection. Modulations The IC supports various modulation modes: BPSK is obtained through the MODIN pin (JU3). OOK is obtained digitally with the OOKIN pin (JU4). ASK is obtained through the VASK pin. FM is imposed on the VCO or the reference. Synthesizer Programming (MAX2900/MAX2901/MAX2903) The three pins D0, D1, D2 (JU6, JU7, and JU9) are used as digital entries to program the synthesizer division ratios (MAX2900). For MAX2901/MAX2903, pin DIV63 (JU9) is used to select the division ratio of 62 or 63. Refer to the MAX2900MAX2904 data sheet for corresponding division ratios. Modulation Filter and Power Management The RLPF input controls the modulation filter center frequency. Pins PWRSET and VASK are analog inputs
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used to control the power of the transmitter. Changing the values of the resistors RRLPF and RPWRSET vary the modulation filter characteristics and output power level, respectively. Refer to the MAX2900 MAX2904 data sheet for details. tain the same LC filter corner frequency, change L3, L4, C33, and C34 accordingly. To achieve optimum performance, all component values must be tuned in the lab. Use the EV kit schematics as a guideline.

Output Power Adjustment

The MAX2900MAX2904 EV kits are tuned for specific output powers. For example, the MAX2900 EV kit is tuned for 23dBm at a 4.5V supply voltage. If other output power levels are desired, the user must modify some EV kit components. This section, intended as a guide only, provides instructions for tuning the EV kits at different power levels. To achieve a different output power, modify RPWRSET (R8) first. This resistor sets the bias current, which also controls efficiency and output power. To decrease output power, increase the value of R8. For more information, refer to the MAX2900MAX2904 data sheet. The output-matching network also must be changed to appropriate output power levels. For lower power levels, increase C15 and C16 capacitor values. To main-

Layout Issues
A good PC board is an essential part of an RF circuit design. The EV kit PC board can serve as a guide for laying out a board using the MAX2900MAX2904. Keep traces carrying RF signals as short as possible to minimize radiation and insertion loss. Use impedance control on all RF signal traces. The VCC node on the PC board should have decoupling capacitors to the closest ground. Refer to the Layout section of the MAX2900MAX2904 data sheet for more information.

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1 3 VCC_ DIG C27 100pF C26 1000pF C23 Y1 22pF C24 10pF VCC R11 0 1 C19 OPEN 2 T1 L8 OPEN 6 JU8 JUMPER C37 OPEN 3 2 JU7 VCC_ DIG C28 1000pF 2

JU9 1

C25 1000pF

R12 OPEN

REF SMA

VCC

Figure 1. MAX2900 EV Kit Schematic

R3 1.6k 28 CPOUT 1 VTUNE 20 R10 0 C20 OPEN R13 OPEN DIVOUT VCC 1 C15 3.3pF C31 15pF 17 5 RPLF L1 11nH EN RF- 16 L2 11nH TP1 1 VCC 1 JU1 6 C6 100pF 2 VCC 3 1 JU2 2 OOKIN 9 VASK 11 C9 10 100pF VCC_ MOD R8 22k LD 12 PWRSET 13 7 REFEN C7 MODIN 100pF 8 JU3 VCC2 TEST1 15 VCC3 14 3 R5 68k RF+ R15 10 C11 100pF VCC_PA C12 0.01F C36 C32 22F 15pF C16 3.3pF R9 0 L3 12nH L5 8.2nH C33 1.6pF C34 1.6pF C38 1.8pF L7 15nH L4 12nH C39 1.8pF RF SMA 3 JU6 2 L6 15nH C21 15pF VCC5 N.C./D2 REFOUT VCC4 REFIN OSC 21 DO/VCO+ 27 26 25 24 23 22 R1 0 C35 OPEN 2 VGND D1/VCOL9 OPEN 3 BALUN C2 3pF 4 VCO SMA VREG 3 VREG C4 0.01F DIVOUT 19

C3 270pF

R4 10k

TUNE

R2 51k

C1 OPEN

U1 MAX2900
N.C./GND 18 R14 OPEN

VCC_ VCO C13 10F C5 1000pF

4 VCC1

VCC

C14 10F VCC_DIG VCC 1 JU4 3 VCC_VCO VREG LD VASK VCC_DRV VCC_PA VCC_MOD 2 R6 OPEN VCC_CP R7 OPEN C8 0.01F

JU10 CUT HERE

JU11 CUT HERE

VCC

JU12 CUT HERE

VCC_ DRV C10 100pF

C30 10F GND

C29 0.1F

JU13 CUT HERE

JU14 CUT HERE

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JU15 CUT HERE

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Figure 2. MAX2902 EV Kit Schematic

1 3 VCC_ DIG C27 100pF JU8 C26 1000pF C23 Y1 22pF C24 10pF VCC R11 OPEN 1 C19 100pF 2 T1 L8 9.1nH 6 C37 1.2pF 3 2 JU7 VCC_ DIG C28 1000pF 2 JU9 1 C25 1000pF R12 OPEN REF SMA VCC R3 1.6k 28 CPOUT 1 VTUNE 20 R10 OPEN C20 1.2pF R13 OPEN DIVOUT 1 C15 3.3pF C31 15pF 3 VCC JU6 2 L6 15nH C21 15pF VCC5 N.C./D2 REFOUT VCC4 REFIN OSC 21 DO/VCO+ 27 26 25 24 23 22 R1 0 C35 OPEN 2 VGND D1/VCOL9 9.1nH 3 BALUN C2 82pF 4 SMA VCO VREG C4 0.01F VREG 3 DIVOUT 19

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VCC1 4 C13 10F 5 RPLF L1 11nH 6 EN RF- 16 TP1 1 C7 100pF OOKIN 9 LD 12 PWRSET 13 7 REFEN MODIN 8 JU3 VCC2 VASK 11 C9 10 100pF VCC_ MOD R8 22k TEST1 15 VCC3 14 L2 11nH C6 100pF VCC 1 JU1 2 VCC 3 1 JU2 2 3 R15 10 C36 C32 22F 15pF C16 3.3pF R9 0 R5 68k RF+ 17 C5 1000pF

C3 1nF

R4 2.7k

TUNE

R2 51k

C1 OPEN

VCC_ VCO

MAX2902

N.C./GND

18

R14 OPEN

C11 100pF

L3 12nH VCC_PA L5 C12 8.2nH 0.01F L4 12nH

C33 1.5pF

C34 1.5pF

C38 1.8pF L7 15nH

RF SMA

VCC

C39 1.8pF

C14 10F VCC_DIG VCC 1 JU4 2 3 VCC_VCO VREG LD VASK VCC_DRV VCC_PA VCC_MOD R6 OPEN VCC_CP R7 OPEN C8 0.01F

JU10 CUT HERE

JU11 CUT HERE

VCC

JU12 CUT HERE

VCC_ DRV C10 100pF

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C30 10F GND

C29 0.1F

JU13 CUT HERE

JU14 CUT HERE

JU15 CUT HERE

1 3 VCC_ DIG C27 100pF JU8 C26 1000pF C23 Y1 22pF C24 10pF VCC R11 OPEN 1 C19 100pF 2 T1 L8 10nH 6 C37 1.2pF 3 2 JU7 VCC_ DIG C28 1000pF 2

JU9 1

C25 1000pF

R12 OPEN

REF SMA

VCC

C3 1nF

R4 2.7k

Figure 3. MAX2903 EV Kit Schematic

R3 1.6k 28 CPOUT 1 VTUNE 20 R10 OPEN C20 1.2pF 3 BALUN R13 0 DIVOUT 1 3 L3 27nH VCC JU6 2 L6 33nH C21 6.8pF VCC5 N.C./DIV3 REFOUT VCC4 REFIN OSC 21 DO/VCO+ 27 26 25 24 23 22 R1 0 C35 OPEN 2 VGND D1/VCOL9 10nH C2 82pF 4 SMA VCO VREG C4 0.01F VREG 3 DIVOUT 19

TUNE

R2 51k

C1 OPEN

U1
VCC1

VCC_ VCO C13 10F C31 1.8pF RPLF L1 12nH 6 EN RFTP1 C7 100pF OOKIN 9 14 R9 0 LD 12 PWRSET 13 7 REFEN MODIN 8 JU3 VCC2 VASK 11 C9 10 100pF VCC_ MOD R8 30k TEST1 15 VCC3 1 16 L2 12nH C6 100pF RF+ 17 5 VCC 1 JU1 2 VCC 3 1 JU2 2 3 R15 10 R5 68k C5 1000pF

MAX2903

N.C./GND C15 1.2pF

18

R14 5.1k

C11 100pF

VCC_PA L5 C12 33nH 0.01F L4 27nH C36 C32 22F 1.8pF C16 1.2pF

C33 0.5pF

C34 0.5pF

C38 1.2pF L7 33nH

RF SMA

VCC

C39 1.2pF

C14 10F VCC_DIG VCC 1 JU4 2 3 VCC_VCO VREG LD VASK VCC_DRV VCC_PA VCC_MOD R6 OPEN VCC_CP R7 OPEN C8 0.01F

JU10 CUT HERE

JU11 CUT HERE

VCC

JU12 CUT HERE

VCC_ DRV C10 100pF

C30 10F GND

C29 0.1F

JU13 CUT HERE

JU14 CUT HERE

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JU15 CUT HERE

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Figure 4. MAX2904 EV Kit Schematic

1 3 VCC_ DIG C27 100pF JU8 C26 1000pF C23 Y1 22pF C24 10pF VCC R11 OPEN 1 C19 100pF 2 T1 L8 10nH 6 C37 1.2pF 3 2 JU7 VCC_ CP C28 1000pF 2 JU9 1 C25 1000pF R12 OPEN REF SMA VCC R3 1.6k 28 CPOUT 1 VTUNE 20 R10 OPEN C20 1.2pF 3 BALUN R13 OPEN DIVOUT 1 3 VCC JU6 2 L6 33nH C21 6.8pF VCC5 N.C./D2 REFOUT VCC4 REFIN OSC 21 DO/VCO+ 27 26 25 24 23 22 R1 0 C35 OPEN 2 VGND D1/VCOL9 10nH C2 82pF 4 SMA VCO VREG C4 0.01F VREG 3 DIVOUT 19

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VCC1 4 C13 10F C31 1.8pF RPLF L1 12nH 6 EN RFTP1 JU2 2 C7 100pF OOKIN 9 VASK 11 C9 10 100pF VCC_ MOD R8 30k VCC2 LD 12 PWRSET 13 7 REFEN MODIN 8 JU3 TEST1 15 VCC3 14 1 16 L2 12nH C6 100pF R15 10 C36 C32 22F 1.8pF C16 1.2pF R9 0 R7 OPEN R6 OPEN VREG LD VASK VCC_DRV VCC_PA RF+ 17 C33 0.5pF C11 100pF 5 VCC 1 JU1 2 VCC 3 1 3 R5 68k C5 1000pF

C3 1nF

R4 2.7k

TUNE

R2 51k

C1 OPEN

VCC_ VCO

MAX2904

N.C./GND

18 C15 1.2pF

R14 OPEN

L3 27nH VCC_PA L5 C12 33nH 0.01F L4 27nH

C34 0.5pF

C38 1.2pF L7 33nH

RF SMA

VCC

C39 1.2pF

C14 10F VCC_DIG VCC 1 JU4 2 3 VCC_VCO VCC_MOD VCC_CP C8 0.01F

JU10 CUT HERE

JU11 CUT HERE

VCC

JU12 CUT HERE

VCC_ DRV C10 100pF

C30 10F GND

C29 0.1F

JU13 CUT HERE

JU14 CUT HERE

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JU15 CUT HERE

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Figure 5. MAX2900MAX2904 EV KitsTop Silkscreen

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Figure 6. MAX2900MAX2904 EV KitsBottom Silkscreen

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Figure 7. MAX2900MAX2904 EV Kits PC Board Layout Component Side

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Figure 8. MAX2900MAX2904 EV Kits PC Board Layout Solder Side

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