
General Description
The MAX2370 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the test-
ing and evaluation of the MAX2370 quadrature trans-
mitter. The EV kit provides 50
SMA connectors for all
RF inputs and outputs. A varactor-based tank circuit is
provided for the on-chip IF voltage-controlled oscillator
(VCO) and phase locked with an on-chip PLL. I/Q base-
band inputs come with standard BNC connectors.
The EV kit allows evaluation of the MAX2370 I/Q modu-
lator, IF VGA, RF upconverter, IF VCO, dual synthesiz-
er, 3-wire programming interface, and power-manage-
ment features.
Features
o
50
SMA Connectors on All RF Ports
o
BNC Connectors for Baseband Inputs
o
Fully Assembled and Tested
o
Low-Power Shutdown Mode
o
SPI
TM
/QSPI
TM
/MICROWIRE
TM
Compatible
o
PC Control Software
(Available at www.maxim-ic.com)
E
MAX2370 Evaluation Kit
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Maxim Integrated Products
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
1
19-0375; Rev 0; 5/05
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
IC PACKAGE
48 Thin QFN-EP*
MAX2370EVKIT
Component List
Quick Start
The MAX2370 EV kit is fully assembled and factory test-
ed. Follow the instructions in the
Connections and
Setup
section.
Test Equipment Required
This section lists the recommended test equipment to
verify the operation of the MAX2370. It is intended as a
guide only, and substitutions may be possible.
One low-noise signal generator capable of generat-
ing a 19.2MHz signal at 600mV
P-P
for the PLL refer-
ence frequency
One RF signal generator capable of generating sig-
nals in the 530MHz to 695MHz frequency range
with a minimum output power of -15dBm for the RF
local oscillator
An RF spectrum analyzer with optional digital mod-
ulation personality (Rohde and Schwarz FSEA30 or
equivalent)
A power supply that can provide 250mA at +3.0V
A power supply that can provide 50mA at +5V
An additional voltage source adjustable from 0 to
2.5V for control of the VGA functions
DESIGNATION
C1, C2, C16,
C20, C39, C65,
C66, C80
C3, C11, C13,
C14, C26, C27,
C33, C38, C40,
C41, C43, C48,
C52, C56, C58,
C59, C60, C64,
C67, C68,
C82
–
C85
C4, C5, C42,
C75, C79, C88,
C91, C93, C95,
C96, C97
QTY
DESCRIPTION
8
100pF ±5% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H101J
0
Open
11
0.1μF ±10% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM155R61C104K
C6
1
4.7pF ±0.1pF ceramic capacitor
(0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H4R7B
C7, C10, C18,
C19, C21, C30,
C31, C35, C63,
C76, C78, C81
C8, C9, C15,
C17, C34, C55,
C57
12
1000pF ±10% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM155R71H102K
7
0.01μF ±10% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
Murata GRM155R71C103K
1.2pF ±0.1pF ceramic capacitor
(0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H1R2B
33pF ±5% ceramic capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H330J
C12
1
C22, C23
2
*
EP = Exposed paddle.
SPI/QSPI are trademarks of Motorola, Inc.
MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.