________________General Description

The MAX2411A evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies testing

of the MAX2411A. This EV kit allows evaluation of the

MAX2411A’s low-noise amplifier (LNA), receive down-

converter mixer, transmit upconverter mixer, variable-

gain power-amplifier (PA) driver, and power-management

features.

____________________________Features

o +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation

o 50

Ω SMA Inputs and Outputs on RF and IF Ports

o Allows Testing of Shutdown Mode

o Fully Assembled and Tested

MAX2411A Evaluation Kit

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Maxim Integrated Products

1

QTY

DESCRIPTION

C1, C2

2

C3

1

C4, C5,

C6, C8

4

0.1µF ceramic capacitors, 0805 size

C7, C10, C11,

C16, C17,

C19, C20

7

C9, C12–C15,

C18

6

1000pF ceramic capacitors, 0805 size

C21

1

C22

0

L1

1

L2

1

5.6nH inductor, 0805 size

Taiyo Yuden HK16085N6S

L3, L4, L11,

L12

4

27nH inductors, 0805 size

Coilcraft 0805CS-270XMBC

L5

1

4:1 balun

Toko 617DB-1010 Type B4F

L8, L13

2

3.9nH inductors, 0805 size

Taiyo Yuden HK16083N9S

220pF ceramic capacitors, 0805 size

10µF tantalum capacitor

AVX TAJC106K016

47pF ceramic capacitors, 0603 size

SUPPLIER

PHONE

INTERNET

______________ Component Suppliers

DESIGNATION

1pF ceramic capacitor, 0603 size

Not installed

18nH inductor, 0805 size

Coilcraft 0805CS-180XMBC

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_Component List

_______________Ordering Information

AVX

(803) 946-0690/

(803) 626-3123 FAX

http://www.avxcorp.com

Taiyo Yuden

USA

(408) 573-4150/

(408) 573-4159 FAX

http://www.t-yuden.com

PART

MAX2411AEVKIT

-40°C to +85°C

TEMP. RANGE

PIN-PACKAGE

28 QSOP

For free samples & the latest literature: http://www.maxim-ic.com, or phone 1-800-998-8800.

For small orders, phone 408-737-7600 ext. 3468.

R1, R2, R3

3

1k

Ω resistors, 0805 size

LNAIN,

LNAOUT, IF,

LO, PADRIN,

PADROUT,

TXMXOUT

7

SMA connectors (edge mount)

RXEN, TXEN,

VGC

3

3-pin headers

VCC, GND

2

2-pin headers

U1

1

MAX2411AEEI, 28-pin QSOP

_________________________Quick Start

The MAX2411A EV kit is fully assembled and factory

tested. Follow these instructions for initial evaluation of

the MAX2411A.

Test Equipment Required

This section lists the recommended test equipment to

verify the operation of the MAX2411A. It is intended as

a guide only, and some substitutions may be possible.

• Two RF signal generators capable of delivering

0dBm of output power at frequencies up to 2GHz

(HP8648C, or equivalent).

• An RF spectrum analyzer that covers the operating

frequency range of the MAX2411A as well as a few

harmonics (HP8561E, for example).

• A power supply that can provide up to 100mA at

+2.7V to +5.5V.

• A voltage source (0 to 5V) for adjusting the gain-con-

trol (GC) voltage on the PA driver.

• An optional ammeter for measuring the supply

current.

• Several 50Ω SMA cables.

Coilcraft

(847) 639-6400/

(847) 639-1469 FAX

http://www.coilcraft.com

R4, R6

0

Not installed

R5, R7

2

0

Ω resistors

RXMXIN

1

SMA connector (PC mount)

19-1324; Rev 1; 2/98