19-1528; Rev 1; 5/00
MAX2622/MAX2623/MAX2624 Evaluation Kits
General Description
Features
ꢀ Easy Evaluation of MAX2622/MAX2623/MAX2624
ꢀ +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
ꢀ RF Output Matched to 50
The MAX2622/MAX2623/MAX2624 evaluation kits
(EV kits) simplify evaluation of the MAX2622/MAX2623/
MAX2624 VCOs. These kits enable testing of the
devices’ RF performance and require no additional
support circuitry. The signal output uses an SMA con-
nector to facilitate the connection to RF test equipment.
ꢀ All Critical Peripheral Components Included
Component List
Ordering Information
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
IC-PACKAGE
8 µMAX
MAX2622EVKIT
MAX2623EVKIT
MAX2624EVKIT
220pF 5ꢀ ceramic capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM39COH0G221J50
C2, C3, C4, C8
4
1
1
2
8 µMAX
C6
C7
0
resistor (0603)
8 µMAX
0.1µF 5ꢀ ceramic capacitor (0603)
Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ104KA
Test Equipment Required
R1, R2
1k
5ꢀ resistors (0603)
This section lists the recommended test equipment to
verify operation of the MAX2622/MAX2623/MAX2624. It
is intended as a guide only, and some substitutions are
possible.
SMA connector (PC edge mount)
EFJohnson 142-0701-801 or
Digi-Key J502-ND
OUT
1
JU1
U1
4
1
3-pin headers
•
•
•
A two-channel power supply at +2.7V to +5.5V
An ammeter (optional)
MAX2622EUA, MAX2623EUA, or
MAX2624EUA
An RF spectrum analyzer (HP 8561E, for example)
that covers the operating frequency range of the
MAX2622/MAX2623/MAX2624, as well as a few har-
monics
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
FAX
•
A 50 SMA cable
Murata Electronics
Taiyo Yuden
800-831-9172
408-573-4150
814-238-0490
408-573-4159
Connections and Setup
This section provides a step-by-step guide to the func-
tions and operation of these EV kits.
NOTE: Please indicate that you are using the MAX2622,
MAX2623, or MAX2624 when contacting these component
suppliers.
1) Connect a DC supply set to +3V (through an amme-
ter, if desired) to the V
EV kit.
and GND terminals on the
CC
Quick Start
2) Apply +3V to the SHDN control input.
The MAX2622/MAX2623/MAX2624 EV kits are fully
assembled and factory tested. Follow the instructions in
the Connections and Setup section for proper device
evaluation.
3) Turn on the DC supply. The supply current should
read about 8mA.
4) Connect the VCO output to a spectrum analyzer
with a 50 coaxial cable.
5) Apply a variable DC voltage to the TUNE input
(+0.4V to +2.4V).
6) Check f
and f
on the spectrum analyzer by
MAX
MIN
varying the tuning voltage.
7) Check the output power level (-3dBm typ).
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