19-3095; Rev 0; 12/03
MAX3272A Evaluation Kit
_______________ General Description
____________________________Features
The MAX3272A evaluation kit (EV Kit) is fully assembled
and tested to provide easy evaluation of the MAX3272A
+3.3V, 2.5Gbps low power limiting amplifier. The EV Kit
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Single +3.3V Power Supply
Fully Assembled and Tested
also includes
measurements.
a
calibration strip for accurate
Includes Calibration Strip for Accurate
Measurements
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EV Kit Designed for 50Ω Interfaces
Easy LOS Threshold Programming
Easy Output Polarity Control
____________________ Component List
______________ Ordering Information
PART
MAX3272AEVKIT
TEMP RANGE IC PACKAGE
-40°C to +85°C 20 QFN
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
33µF 10% tantalum capacitor
2.2µF 10% tantalum capacitor
C1
C2
1
1
0.1µF 10% ceramic capacitors
C3, C16
C4 - C7
2
4
9
______________Component Suppliers
(0402)
1000pF 10% ceramic
capacitors (0402)
SUPPLIER
AVX
Coilcraft
Murata
Venkel
PHONE
FAX
843-448-9411
847-639-6400
814-237-1431
800-950-8365
843-448-1943
847-639-1469
814-238-0490
512-794-0087
0.01µF 10% ceramic
C8 - C15, C17
capacitors (0402)
R1, R2
R3
R4
2
1
1
4.75kΩ resistors 1% (0402)
20kΩ potentiometer
2kΩ potentiometer
Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX3272A
when ordering from these suppliers.
56nH inductor
L1
U1
1
1
8
Coilcraft 0805CS-560XKBC
________________________ Quick Start
MAX3272AEGP 20-QFN*
SMA connectors edge mount
(round contact)
1) Connect a shunt across pins 1 (VCC) and 2 of
J1 - J8
jumper J9 for no inversion in the output polarity.
2) Ensure that J13 is open.
J9, J10, J11
J12, J13
J14, J15, TP1,
TP2
3
2
1X3 pin headers (0.1” centers)
1X2 pin headers (0.1” centers)
3) Connect OUT+ and OUT- to a 50Ω terminated
oscilloscope.
4) Apply a differential input (15mVP-P to 1200mVP-P
)
4
1
1
Test points
between IN+ and IN-.
MAX3272A evaluation circuit
board, rev A
5) Connect a +3.3V power supply to J14 (VCC), then
connect the power supply ground to J15 (GND).
6) Adjust the LOS threshold with R3 and R4.
None
None
MAX3272 / MAX3272A data
sheet
7) The output amplitude is approximately 750mVP-P
.
*Note: U1 has an exposed pad which requires it to be
solder attached to the circuit board to insure proper
functionality of the part.
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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.